9 of The Most Photo-Worthy Spots in Columbus

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on July 17, 2024
Photo courtesy of Scioto Audubon Metro Park on Facebook

We’re not trying to be vain, but we also don’t necessarily want to discourage anyone from snapping some pictures. You’re cute, what can we say. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best locations to snap a pic around Columbus.

We’re gonna find you that golden hour light and a good background, ok?

“Relax, I just wanna take some pictures…”

Franklin Park Conservatory

1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203 / more info

Oh yes, this one is good. The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has multiple stunning backdrops for your next photo. We love a nature queen!

Photo by Franklin Park Conservatory via Facebook

Wexner Center for the Arts

1871 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210 / more info

Simple, but in the best way. With lots of plain white walls and picturesque sculptures, you’re set for a fire photo dump.

Photo by Wexner Center for the Arts via Facebook

Scioto Mile

233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215 / more info

Didn’t we tell you we’d find you that golden hour light? This is one place we had in mind. With the skyline as your backdrop and the river for that extra glow, you’ve got the perfect selfie location.

Photo by Karen Gorski via Facebook

Viral Selfie Museum

1555 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201 / more info

We obviously had to include this one. It’s literally been designed to help you get the perfect selfie, with multiple different backdrops!

Photo by Viral Selfie Museum via Facebook

RH Rooftop Columbus

4120 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219 / more info

Just going out for a nice dinner – oh, oops! It’s the perfect spot for a little cheers video and selfie? We had no idea! The RH Rooftop everyone, trust us. The stairwell leading up to it has a wall of golden mirrors… Mirror pics anyone?

Photo by Holly Jones via Facebook

American Gothic Mural Outside of Jeni’s

8 E Lincoln St, Columbus OH 43215

For a photo of you and this rendition of the iconic painting, American Gothic – head to the Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on N. High St in the Short North! We get the feeling it’ll bring out your eyes. Art by Steve Galgas.

Photo by Step Out Staff

Mona Lisa Mural

742 N Pearl St, Columbus, OH 43215

This one seems self explanatory, but we’ll get into it anyway. This interpretation of the Mona Lisa – THE MONA LISA, is in Columbus. It is there for people to marvel at, to evoke thought, and also to take photos in front of. Obvi. Art by Brian Clemons.

Photo by Gregg Rottamann via Facebook

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215

If there were ever a park that embodied the meaning of a Metro Park, it’s gotta be Scioto Audubon Metro Park. With beautiful views of nature and human development, this park is perfect for everything from wedding photos to spicing up your Instagram feed.

Photo courtesy of Scioto Audubon Metro Park on Facebook

Inniswood Metro Gardens

940 S Hempstead Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

Want something that will bring out the sparkle in your eyes or the colors of your sweet outfit? The Inniswood Metro Gardens is the one stop shop for you. With countless species of flowering plants and beautiful landscaping, your pics are gonna pop.

Photo courtesy of the Inniswood Metro Gardens on Facebook

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