Location

Columbus Metropolitan Library

96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Meet in the Auditorium near S Grant Ave entrance

The Columbus Metropolitan Library, located in downtown Columbus, is a vibrant cultural institution. It is connected to Topiary Park and is within a 10-15 minute walk from dining, hotels, and the Columbus Museum of Art.

  • Quiet rooms
  • Outdoor space
  • Cafe
  • Gender neutral bathroom
  • Walkable location
  • Affordable parking garage on-site
  • ADA accessible

SECONDARY Location

Buckeye Bourbon House

36 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215

Right inside the Residence Inn lobby

The Buckeye Bourbon House is the restaurant/bar at the Residence Inn Downtown Columbus, which is in the historic Buckeye State House. One discussion activity will be hosted here.

PARKING: There is valet parking and limited street parking available. We will cover your valet parking if it is charged.

Hotel And Surrounding Area

Residence Inn Downtown Columbus

Residence Inn Downtown Columbus is located in the heart of downtown.

PARKING: There is valet parking and limited street parking available. We will cover your valet parking if it is charged.

Here’s a list of things to do nearby:

Coffee / Cafes

  • Brioso Coffee – locally roasted coffee
  • Three Bites Bakery and Little Cat Boba – asian-inspired pastries, coffee, and boba
  • Black Kahawa Coffee – coffee and cocktails

BARS

  • Capri – cocktails
  • Pins Mechanical – bowling and arcade bar (LOUD)
  • The Citizens Trust – cocktails in a historic bank
  • Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails – casual bar with food
  • Buckeye Bourbon House – (in the hotel lobby!) cocktails and bourbon in a historic building

CULTURE

  • No Place Gallery – run by a Columbus College of Art & Design alum
  • Columbus Museum of Art
  • Ohio Statehouse

Short drive away

  • Short North Arts District – shops, galleries
  • German Village
  • COSI (Center for Science and Industry) – science museum

FOOD

  • Deli-Licious – deli
  • Elia Athenian Grill – greek counter serve
  • Ringside Cafe – historic pub/bar
  • Poke Bunny – poke
  • Tasty Dawg – hot dogs
  • Condado Tacos – tacos and tex-mex
  • Barroluco Argentine Comfort Food – argentine
  • Tiger + Lily – pan-asian and ramen
  • Osaka Ton Katsu – japanese pork cutlets
  • 4th & State – vegan diner
  • House Taco – mexican
  • Hank’s – seafood
  • Haveli Bistro – Indian
  • Due Amici – Italian
  • The Keep – Modern American
  • Elevator Brewery and Draught House – American (historic)
  • Soul 2 Go Cafe – soul food
  • Aracri Pizzeria – pizza

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