Columbus’ historic Italian Village does not disappoint in terms of history, scenery, and unique finds. One of Columbus’ first suburbs, Italian Village has been home to Irish, Italian, and Black immigrant settlers throughout the 19th century, before experiencing major revitalization in the 1970s.

Today, Italian Village is an eclectic mix of old and new. Italianate row houses and the village’s narrow brick streets preserve the area’s history, while businesses like Tasi Cafe and STUMP make Italian Village distinctive from the rest of the Short North. Continue on for more things to do in Italian Village: