The 7 Most Instagrammable Spots In Columbus

Whether you’re a local looking for some new snaps for the ‘gram or visiting Columbus for the first time, you’re sure to capture some great photos here.

Just like the rest of Ohio, there’s plenty of great things to see here – from urban skylines to pretty ice cream shops. The best way to explore the city?

Use these must-see Columbus Instagram locations as a unique guide…

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1. Main Street Bridge, Downtown Columbus

This 700 foot spanned bridge frames the city perfectly. It’s best viewed at night when the city provides an incredible sparkling backdrop.

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2. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Order a few of these pretty (and tasty!) scoops in a cone or in a fruit pie, birthday cake, crumble, crisp, or cookie for a food porn Insta shot that is full of colour.

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3. Walnut Woods Metro Park

Get your fill of nature in this beautiful park that has over 1,000 acres of forests and fields. A real highlight is the Tall Pines area, where you can see soaring pine trees that make for a great Columbus Instagram snap.

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4. Greta Garbo & John Gilbert Mural

Head to Downtown Columbus for a snap with this funky mural of a love scene between Greta Garbo & John Gilbert in the 1926 Hollywood film Flesh and the Devil.

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5. German Village

Originally built by German settlers in the mid-1800s, this beautifully restored village is ideal for an afternoon wander. Feast on homemade fudge, browse books at a 32-room (!) bookstore and pose in front of the brick buildings.

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6. North Bank Park

This 12-acre park along the Scotio river has incredible views of the downtown skyline. There’s also an impressive glass pavilion that’s popular for weddings and a fun interactive spray fountain for small children.

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7. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Want a super glam, Instagrammable Columbus location? The chic rooftop swimming pool at this luxury hotel is the perfect place to base yourself on a sunny day.