During a hot summer day, nothing beats a leisurely walk along a waterfront trail. (Be sure to check out this list of trails before you plan your summer adventures.) There’s one river walk in Ohio, however, that stands out among the rest. From the beautiful views to the unique water fountains, there’s so much to see along The Scioto Mile in Columbus. If you’ve yet to explore this river walk, you’ll definitely want to add it to your summer bucket list. Here’s why:
This beloved riverfront park features miles of recreational trails, a cultural arts center, several parks, water fountains, local food vendors, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.
Joy K/Trip Advisor You’ll find it in the heart of downtown Columbus.
Along the way, you’ll spot several unique works of art…
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…beautiful flora and landscaping…
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…and plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view, of course.
Joy K/Trip Advisor The Scioto Mile features more than 145 acres of parks and trails. You’ll likely find something new to explore each time you visit.
The fountains are what really set this river walk apart and make it magical, however.
Rumiana K/Trip Advisor You’ll find them in Bicentennial Park at 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43215.
You can even stop and dine along the river walk. Pictured below is patio seating from Milestone 229.
The Scioto Mile/Facebook You’ll find this one-of-a-kind restaurant at 229 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43215. It’s open Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
You may even catch some live entertainment during your walk at the Bicentennial Park Performing Arts Pavilion.
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Have you ever walked The Scioto Mile? If so, we want to know what your experience was like and what parts are your favorites!
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You’ll find it in the heart of downtown Columbus.
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To see a map of The Scioto Mile, click here.
For information about parking along The Scioto Mile, click here.
The Scioto Mile features more than 145 acres of parks and trails. You’ll likely find something new to explore each time you visit.
Rumiana K/Trip Advisor
You’ll find them in Bicentennial Park at 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43215.
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You’ll find this one-of-a-kind restaurant at 229 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43215. It’s open Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
To see a schedule of this summer’s entertainment, click here.
For more waterfront walks in Ohio, check out our previous article: These 10 Gorgeous Waterfront Trails In Ohio Are Perfect For A Summer Day.
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