Planning a spring date night in Columbus, Ohio can be hit or miss. It seems every time you plan for an outdoor activity, Mother Nature decides to throw in a tornado warning.
And when you plan for something inside? It’s 72 degrees with not a cloud in the sky.
Of course.
But this spring date idea in Columbus offers you the best of both worlds, with opportunities to take in the nice weather if the sun is shining while still being perfectly fun if you have to shelter inside from the rain.
So buckle up, grab your partner in crime, and let’s enjoy this perfect date night on the town!
Once Upon a Time…
The Perfect Spring Date Night in Columbus, Ohio was Born
Stop 1: Penn & Beech Candle Co.
📍 737 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Penn & Beech has served me well on previous date nights with my partner. We love trying to “beat” each other’s candle making skills and see who’s candle actually smells the best. With over 100 unique scents to choose from, you are tasked with figuring out which candle combinations will smell the best.
Plus, once you have decided on your favorite scents, you can pour the candle yourself! It takes a few hours to set, which gives you just enough time for our next stop…
Stop 2: Lincoln Social Rooftop
📍 711 N High St 9th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
You know when people say some place is “just a stone’s throw away?” Well, Lincoln Social is about one quarter of a stone’s throw away from Penn & Beech Candle Co. in the Short North, so rain or shine, you can decide if it’d be worth it to explore the Arts District for a bit or simply just head straight to the rooftop.
Lincoln Social is like a jack of all trades. With excellent cocktails at the ready, a great kitchen featuring everything from half shell oysters to delicious pizzas, and unbeatable views of downtown Columbus, you can rest assured that Lincoln Social will go above and beyond to make your date night in Columbus special.
Plus, they have the ability to open up or close the roof depending on the weather, so you don’t have to worry about opening an umbrella to shield your oysters from the rain.
Stop 3: Dessert!
📍 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | 714 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
📍 Piazza Pelino | 772 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
📍 Johnson’s Real Ice Cream | 869 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
If there’s one thing that’s true about Columbus, it’s that we KNOW how to ice cream. And because we KNOW how to ice cream, we have so many fantastic options to choose from.
That’s why we’re giving you and your partner the choice to decide where you get your sweet tooth fixin’s to cap off your date night.
Truth be told, if you can get there before they close, Piazza Pelino has the best gelato I’ve ever had… period. They make it fresh in house every single day, and the creamy texture is simply unbeatable.
But, you absolutely can’t go wrong with Jeni’s or Johnson’s, both of which are Columbus ice cream joints that will simply be the perfect way to cap off the night!
And They Lived Happily Ever After…
We hope this date night idea in Columbus, Ohio brings you as much joy as it has brought us over the years.
And remember, if you get into an argument…
Ice cream cures all.
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