Indexed Locations
Browsable index of all features currently displayed on the map.
Arts
Cardinal Theatre
The Thomas Worthington High School Theatre Repertory was founded in 1988 by Bronwynn Hopton. Shows are performed throughout the year by Thomas Worthington students.
- Arts
High Road Art Gallery
Worthington's artist collective - learn about different artist processes, see works in progress, and tour the entire 200-year-old home filled with paintings, sculptures, and all kinds of works of art.
- Arts
McConnell Arts Center
The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center is a contemporary, multidisciplinary facility presenting and promoting the performing, visual and digital arts.
- Arts
Shift Studios
Local art studio featuring hand-crafted jewelery, custom leather pieces and more
- Arts
Stan Snouffer Mural
A tile mosaic memorializing Stanley Snouffer, a popular art teacher at Wilson Hill who passed away at age 42 in 1989.
- Arts
- Historical
Drink
Bubbles Tea & Juice Company
A tea and juice cafe offering cold pressed juices, fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, and of course, delicious bubble teas.
- Drink
House Wine
A warm, welcoming wine shop with an incredible selection. House Wine has several tastings throughout the year and offers a good selection of beer as well.
- Drink
Kittie’s
Friendly, locally-owned coffee shop serving locally-roasted One Line Coffee and incredible pastries made from scratch daily. Also visit to check out art on display presented by local artists.
- Drink
- Arts
- Food
Porch Growler
A great place to check out some new beers! Porch Growler offers over 60 rotating taps along with a great patio, pinball machines and food service from Pizza Primo
- Drink
Pub out Back
Awesome little bar hidden behind the main drag. Great place to enjoy a beer on the patio during nice weather.
- Drink
Sharon Square Wine Shop
Excellent selection of wine and locally-brewed craft beers
- Drink
Events
Aldo López-Gavilán Concert
Aldo López –Gavilán will be kicking off the MAC’s 2023-2024 Cultural Connections series. López –Gavilán will be traveling to Worthington from his home in Havana, Cuba. Aldo is demand all over the world as a pianist and composer and has performed in venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center.
- Events
- Arts
Olde Worthington Market Day
Enjoy over 150 exhibitors with handmade arts and crafts, numerous charitable and civic organizations and family friendly fun. Activities include touch a truck, Ninja Course presented by Movement Lab Columbus, live entertainment by Stylie Music Studio students and Matt Steidle, along with food trucks.
- Arts
- Drink
- Events
- Food
- Kids
Worthington Farmer’s Market
The Worthington Farmer’s market is one of the largest in Ohio (over 80 vendors during peak season) and boasts fresh, Ohio-grown produce, meat, flowers and baked-goods year-round.
- Events
- Food
Food
Everest Cuisine
Authentic Nepali, Tibetan and Indian restaurant offering a variety of delicious dishes
- Food
- Drink
Graeters Ice Cream
Old-fashioned style ice cream made using a french-pot process, 2 gallons at a time.
- Food
- Drink
Jet’s Pizza
In the former location of the Home Market and Scottie MacBean Coffee Shop, Jet's Pizza offers a classic array of deep-dish pizzas.
- Food
Joya’s
This unique daytime cafe serves delicious Bengali-American cuisine alongside a selection of coffee and teas. It is the brainchild of renowned chef Avishar Barua and new to the Worthington scene in 2022.
- Food
- Drink
Mrs. Goodman’s Bakery
Beautiful cakes along with delectable cookies, brownies, scones, cinnamon rolls and pies.
- Food
Old Bag of Nails Pub
Great little Irish pub located in part of the old Worthington Hardware store. Patio available during nice weather
- Food
- Drink
Over the Counter
Formerly Nicklaus Pharmacy and Wendt-Bristol into the 1990s, Over the Counter is a modern American restaurant with classic fare.
- Food
- Drink
Villa Nova
Family-owned Italian Restaurant serving the community of Worthington since 1977.
- Food
- Drink
Historical
Buttles House
The Buttles House is the oldest residential structure still standing in Worthington, built in 1811. source: 1999, McCormick. Around Worthington
- Historical
Former Pioneer Movie Theater
This theater opened September 22, 1928 and contained 500 seats, a stage for plays, and a $4,000 organ. source: 1999, McCormick. Around Worthington
- Historical
Former Principal’s House, Worthington Female Seminary
The Principal’s Cottage of the Worthington Female Seminary, moved from behind the present-day Methodist Church (across High St.) and restored. source: 1999, McCormick. Around Worthington
- Historical
Gary Smith Memorial
Gary Smith was a popular English teacher and track/cross-country coach at Thomas Worthington. This signpost along the Worthington XC course reminds runners to “Run as hard as you can... then let your heart take you the rest of the way.”
- Historical
Griswold Inn Site
Former location of Griswold Tavern and Inn. This large inn hosted many community activities such as dances, banquets and general entertainment. source: 1999, McCormick. Around Worthington
- Historical
James Kilbourne Commercial Building
The 1808 Kilbourne Commercial Building is located at 679-681 High Street, Worthington, Ohio. Constructed ca. 1808 south of James Kilbourne's 1804 brick home, it is believed to be the oldest commercial building in Ohio in continuous commercial use. source: Worthington Memories
- Historical
Kenyon Brook Ravine
Edwin Albaugh’s retreat, eventually turned into a village for Columbus residents seeking a summer home or retirement retreat. source: 1999, McCormick. Around Worthington
- Historical
- Walking
Ohio Railway Museum
Founded in 1948, The Ohio Railway Museum is one of the oldest railroad museums in America. Check out the website for upcoming events and demonstrations
- Historical
- Kids
Old Rectory
The historic building known as the Old Rectory was moved from 799 Hartford Street to its present location at 50 West New England Avenue during the first week of July, 1978. Source: Worthington Memories
- Historical
Pre-Revolution Oak Tree
Truly a magnificent tree - this tree is older than the city of Worthington.
- Historical
- Outdoor Activity
Sharon Memorial Hall
The Sharon Memorial Hall, located at 137 E. Dublin-Granville Road, was built in 1861 for Horace W. Wright and his wife, Henrietta Tuller Wright
- Historical
Worthington Inn
One of the centerpireces of downtown Worthington. The Worthington Inn is a former hotel and restaurant with a long and varied history, built in 1831. It now is comprised primarily of condos and office space.
- Historical
Worthington Masonic Lodge No 4.
Oldest community organization in Worthington, chartered on October 19, 1803.
- Historical
Kids
Colonial Hills Outdoor Learning Space
Fantastic outdoor education space located along a small stream. Numerous sitting areas, a nature trail and bridge
- Kids
- Outdoor Activity
Indianola Park Playground
Nice playground for smaller children with benches, slides and swings
- Kids
- Outdoor Activity
Outdoor Reading Area
Recent addition to the Worthington Public Library - includes a fun collection of small sculptures.
- Kids
- Outdoor Activity
South St. Game Exchange
A wonderful, ever-changing collection of board and card games.
- Kids
Wilson Bridge Sledding Hill
When the conditions are right, you can sled almost to the Olentangy!
- Kids
- Outdoor Activity
Just Cool
Bricks on the Green NE
Bricks purchased by residents and businesses in the early 1990s as part of the Village Green rennovation.
- Just Cool
Rush Creek Village Homes
A truly unique walk -- all homes designed and built in the 1950s in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright.
- Just Cool
Worthington Presbyterian Carillon Bells
Chimes can be heard across town at 9:00, 12:00 and 5:30 every day
- Just Cool
Outdoor Activity
Antrim Lake Observation Deck
A great place to fish or simply relax and enjoy Antrim Lake.
- Outdoor Activity
Olentangy Boat Launch
Canoe or Kayak launch; Olentangy navigable without portage upstream to just south of Wilson Bridge Rd and downstream to low head dam near South St.
- Sports Facility
- Outdoor Activity
Walnut Grove Picnic Area
Peaceful picnic area within the Walnut Grove Cemetery.
- Outdoor Activity
Pet Friendly
Service
Griswold Senior Center
A multi-purpose facility dedicated to providing quality programs and services to people 55 years of age or older.
- Service
Olentangy Trail Little Library
Located at the sharp bend of the bike trail between Stevenson and Larimer St. access points
- Service
- Kids
Selby Park Little Library
Located at the east end of the playground by the parking lot.
- Service
- Kids
Selby Park Shelter House
A location available for rent as well as for numerous community activities throughout the year.
- Service
W Dublin-Granville Little Library
Located at the end of the service road, just before the path narrows and connects to Farrington
- Service
- Kids
Spiritual
Sports Facility
Walking
Antrim Bottoms Trail
Fairly technical, packed dirt trail. Great for trail running, mountain biking or stop off for some fishing on the Olentangy. Floods during heavy rain.
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Antrim Lake Walking Trail
A pretty 1-mile loop, crushed gravel path encircling Antrim Lake. Bikes are prohibited on this section of the trail. Numerous locations along the trail suitable for fishing Antrim Lake.
- Walking
- Outdoor Activity
- Pet Friendly
Broad Meadows Trail
More technical and rugged sibling of Rush Run Trail with lots of turns and ups and downs. This heavily-wooded trail is accessible to the west using the bike path by the Broad Meadows Bridge or from Walnut Grove Cemetery via a hole in the fence!
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Cottonwood Trail
The scenic alternative for walking between Dublin Granville Rd and Antrim Lake
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Hartford-Morning St. Connector Path
Short, recently-paved connector path between Hartford and Morning Streets
- Walking
Moses Wright Walking Trail (West)
Peaceful, crushed gravel trail, meandering through the woods with several benches and sitting areas.
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Old Cow Pasture Trail
Richard B. claims there used to be an old cow pasture near this trail.
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Olentangy Foot Path
Great for walking, running and cross-country skiing.
- Outdoor Activity
- Pet Friendly
- Sports Facility
- Walking
Park Boulevard Park Walking Trail
Take a stroll along Rush Creek, complete with a few benches and scenic view of the creek at the bridge - a great walk for pets.
- Walking
- Outdoor Activity
- Pet Friendly
Riverlea Trail
Great little walking path with several hard turns, ups and downs and great variety of trees and wildlife. This trail is easily accessible via Walnut Grove Cemetery or from Olentangy Boulevard.
- Walking
- Outdoor Activity
- Pet Friendly
Rush Creek-Colonial Hills Connector
Scenic, but steep little ravine walk connecting South St. Fields to Colonial Hills Elementary
- Walking
Rush Run Trail
A great creekside trail for running, walking or moutain biking.
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Selby-Walnut Grove Trail
Short connecting trail between West Selby and Walnut Grove Cemetery. Contains a neat, very large and unusually shaped sycamore tree.
- Walking
- Pet Friendly
Utilities
Antrim Lake Water Fountain & Pet Fountain
Human and Pet Bowl Fountain
- Utilities
- Pet Friendly
Veterans Memorial Drinking Fountain
Honoring those from Worthington who served in the Armed Forces and were killed in action.
- Utilities