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🌰 Take your date to the 5th best bar in the country 🍸

🌰 Take your date to the 5th best bar in the country 🍸

And yes, it's in Columbus. Plus the oldest candy shop in America, a donut trail that comes with a free t-shirt, and the Columbus dishes worth knowing about.

Chuck Kluckhohn
June 01, 2026

Things to Do | Eat & Drink

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Columbus Culture

The Oldest Candy Shop in the U.S. is Right Here in Central Ohio (And It's Even Better Than You'd Imagine)

Imagine walking into a candy shop that’s been serving up sweet treats since BEFORE the Civil War. That’s the magic of Wittich’s Candy Shop.

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Eat & Drink

Ranked Top 5 in the Nation, This Columbus Bar is the Ultimate Late Night Date Spot

Cobra in Columbus might just be the city’s ultimate late-night date spot — smooth, chill, and effortlessly cool. With incredible drinks, elevated food, and zero pretension, this bar nails the perfect vibe.

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🍩 Eat donuts.

Get a t-shirt.

Repeat. 👕

_{An hour from Columbus, there’s a self-guided donut trail where you visit participating shops, collect stamps, and earn a free t-shirt when you complete it.}

_{It sounds simple. It is simple.}

_{And it's absolutely worth doing.}