Area Attractions
Located near fine dining, shopping destinations, and the Ohio State
University campus, The Meridian Luxury Apartments is near everything you need to
simplify your life. You will find I-71, I670, I-70, I 270 and State Route 315
just minutes from The Meridian.
Shopping
The Shops on Lane Avenue is in the beautiful city of Upper Arlington, with
easy access from Riverside Drive, State Route 315, and Ohio State University.
Lane Avenue is an open-air lifestyle center that features an eclectic blend of
over 30 national and local tenants, including Whole Foods Market, Bed Bath &
Beyond, Chico's, Ann Taylor Loft and Rusty Bucket Tavern. Take a stroll, find a
special treasure, enjoy a great dinner with friends - whatever your heart
desires, Lane Avenue is the destination for all your shopping needs! The Shops
on Lane Avenue, neighborhood feel, downtown appeal.
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing is anchored by Macy's, Sears and JCPenney, and
welcomes shoppers with more than 130 specialty stores, including H&M, Ann
Taylor, Godiva, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret
and Pink, Gymboree, Wet Seal, Pottery Barn and more. Whether shopping for
yourself or for your family, you'll find everything you want at the Mall at
Tuttle Crossing.
Polaris Fashion Place is Central Ohio's Premier Shopping Destination
- Located just minutes north of downtown Columbus.
- Features over 150 specialty stores, many are brand new to Columbus.
- Six anchors stores including: Saks Fifth Avenue, Von Maur, Macy's, Sears,
JCPenney, and The Great Indoors.
- The Columbus Zoo soft play area is the largest children's play area in the
region.
- 8 tasty food hall eateries, plus 4 full service restaurants: Brio Tuscan
Grille, Molly Woo's, California Pizza Kitchen and The Cheesecake Factory.
Easton has an ever expanding list of the nation's premier retailers.
That's why over 21-million people visit every year! From Nordstrom and
Macy's to Coach, Apple, Victoria's Secret, Crate and Barrel, and more,
Easton offers a diverse retail mix in an open-air pedestrian friendly
setting. So drop by and shop till you well, you get the idea.
And Italian and Japanese, too. Easton has a mouth-watering mix of
diverse restaurants. Crowd pleasers like The Cheesecake Factory and
California Pizza Kitchen. Casual cafés like Cosà and Panera Bread.
Easton originals Bon Vie and Brio. And fine fare at the likes of Smith &
Wollensky and Mitchell's Ocean Club. From Mexican to Mediterranean and
every cuisine in between, whatever you're hungry for, Easton has it.
Shopping is just the beginning! Catch a flick on one of Easton's 30
screens. Schedule a mani and pedi with the girls. See national stand-up
acts, live music and sketch comedy. Practice your triple lutz at the
Chiller. Or break a sweat at the largest health and fitness center in
Columbus. Of course, we haven't forgotten the little ones. There are
outdoor concerts, parades, holiday events, art festivals and seasonal
fun for the whole family.
Dining
Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations and progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan setting.
Featuring one of the largest selection of wine in the city, The Burgundy Room is Columbus' original wine and tapas restaurant. The menu is ideal for both small and large groups, and guests enjoy unique dining experience through prepared tapas made with fresh, local ingredients meant to be paired with our selection of wines.
The Serious Sports Fans' destination, King Avenue Five is the best Sports
Lounge in the Grandview & Arlington area. Come enjoy your favorite sports events
on one of 20 TVs or 8 High Definition big screens. Our extensive menu features a
great array of American fare made to order using only the freshest ingredients.
The friendly staff will make your dining experience fast, fun & unforgettable. A
great wine list, an offering of over 50 beers and all your favorite call drinks
add up to something for everyone's taste.
Brazenhead Fifth Avenue
Inspired by the oldest pub in Ireland, Brazenhead welcomes our friends,
neighbors, and any good-natured passers-by willing to share a stout and perhaps
a story or two.
At Mitchell's Fish Market our fresh seafood obsession is a commitment and
passion for absolute freshness as a way of life. Fish any fresher would still be
in the ocean.
The ever-changing menu printed twice daily at Mitchell's Fish Market puts the
finest and freshest from every coastline on the planet within your culinary
reach. Chilean Coast, Bering Strait, Chesapeake Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Great
Lakes, Cape Cod, Atlantic, Pacific. Regardless of what sea it comes from, each
of the over 80 menu items is a shining example of what great seafood can be.
Lemongrass is one of the first and most successful Pan-Asian restaurants in the Columbus area, blending Thai fusion cuisine with a Eurocentric twist.
The Frog Bear & Wild Boar is Columbus Ohio's premier entertainment
center in the heart of the Arena District, offering live entertainment and dance
club, billiards and games, party rooms, full lunch and happy hour menu and pizza
menu until late!
Patrons can choose from 25 varieties of grilled-to-order burgers made from
fresh ground chuck or bison, and grilled "brick" chicken, along with fresh-cut
fries, onion rings, soups, salads and daily "blue plate" specials, such as "beer
can" chicken and pot roast. Ted's Montana Grill also features homemade
ice-cream, old-fashioned milk shakes and fresh-baked cookies. The restaurant
offers 25 brands of beer, a full bar, premium spirits, a wine selection and a
special children's menu.
Asian Pacific style of cooking highlighted by the freshest ingredients,
paired with great wines and impeccable service. Combined with a casually elegant
dining room that buzzes with the excitement of an open exhibition kitchen, for
over 10 years Haiku has been a truly memorable dining experience.
Theaters
Designed in the spirit of France's Palais de Versailles, the 2,827-seat Palace Theatre is located at the base of the LeVeque Tower on Broad Street. Adorned with a chandelier, grand staircase, a mural, a hall of autographed pictures, and a fountain, the Palace is a delightful destination for an evening of the arts. Originally a vaudeville house, special attention was paid to the theatre's acoustics when it was built-consequently, there's not a bad seat in the house!
You can readily find everything "Wex Up Next" on this web site. Choose the shows you can't miss from an array of dance, theater, and music performances. You'll also find a mix of contemporary and classic films that simply can't be seen elsewhere in Columbus, often enhanced with appearances by visiting filmmakers and other distinguished guests. Three outstanding exhibitions are currently on view, each featuring a remarkable international talent: artist Robin Rhode, architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, and choreographer William Forsythe. Join us to experience for yourself the most accomplished and compelling art of our time.
Venues
Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue
Jackets, the Arena Football League's Columbus Destroyers, the United States
Hockey League's Ohio Junior Blue Jackets and a wide variety of world-class
entertainment events. Located on the corner of Nationwide Boulevard and Front
Street in downtown Columbus, the $150 million facility opened its doors in
September 2000, raising the bar of excellence for sports and entertainment
facilities.
Since the opening of the Center, the three Ohio State sports played in this
facility, Men's and Women's Basketball and Men's Ice Hockey, have excelled with
numerous Big 10 Championship Titles, trips to the NCAA and NIT tournaments.
The 770,000 square foot multipurpose venue seats 17,500 for ice hockey, 19,500
for basketball and up to 20,000+ for concerts. It is the largest arena in the
Big Ten. Averaging over 1 million guests per year, the building's event line-up
has included Neil Diamond, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Justin
Timberlake, Matchbox Twenty, The American Idol Tours, Tina Turner, Cher, Billy
Joel, Ray Charles, Elton John, Usher, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Cosby,
Jimmy Buffett, the OHSAA wrestling and basketball Championships, The Frozen
Four, Paul McCartney, The Three Tenors and recently Barbra Streisand. The Jerome
Schottenstein Center, a nationally renowned sports and entertainment center,
continues its tradition of making memories.
Conceived as a research laboratory for all the arts, it has emphasized
commissions for new work and artist residencies since its inception. Its
multidisciplinary programs encompass performing arts, exhibitions, and media
arts (film/video) and have focused on cutting-edge culture from around the
globe.
Ranked among Esquire Magazine's Best Bars in America, the Treehouse is a landmark of the Columbus music scene.
The bar was built decades ago around a live silver-maple tree. In 1999, "Andyman's Treehouse" was opened by legendary DJ Andy "Andyman" Davis of CD101 and Quinn Fallon of the X-Rated Cowboys.
Catch the 2008 MLS Cup Champions the Columbus Crew at their spectacular
stadium - the first soccer-specific stadium ever built by an MLS franchise.
As the premier entertainment district in downtown Columbus, Ohio, the Arena
District offers an experience unlike any other. With its exceptional dining,
accessible parking, live entertainment and affordable hotels, families, couples
and singles alike can enjoy the district and all that it has to offer.
Short North Arts District
The Art and Soul of Columbus, the Short North Arts District is heralded as
the SoHo of the Midwest and a must-visit destination. Join thousands of visitors
at the monthly Gallery Hop on the first Saturday of every month.
Schools
Cranbrook Elementary, Ridgeview Middle School, Centennial High School
Companies
Ohio State University, OSU Medical Center, State of Ohio Government Offices,
JP Morgan Chase & Co., Nationwide, Ohio Health, Cardinal Health Inc., Grant
Medical Center, James Cancer Research Center, Port Columbus International
Airport, Limited Brands, Honda of America, American Electric Power, Huntington
Bancshares Inc., Children's Hospital Inc., Battelle, Ross Products, Dispatch
Printing Co.,