Far & Wide named Columbus the No. 3 most livable city in the US, and we dove in to explore what exactly earned Columbus this ranking.

The travel publication took safety, affordability, traffic, pollution, and access to healthcare into account when determining livability.

When discussing Columbus specifically, it stated, "residents enjoy its cultural diversity, which translates to an interesting restaurant scene. As far as cities go, Columbus is also fairly affordable." Here are some specific highlights it also included:

🍽️ The Short North Arts District

As one of the highlights in the city, be sure to check out murals, local shopping, and a variety of dining in this district. And don't let parking stress you out — use our Short North parking guide.

Start 2025 with a trip to The Book Loft of German Village. | Photo by @cassidys.bookmark

📚 German Village

Home to classics like The Book Loft and Stauf's Coffee Roasters, we can't recommend this neighborhood enough for a relaxing weekend.

🌳 The Scioto Mile

Find parks, bikeways, and pedestrian paths on 175+ acres along the scenic Scioto River waterfront.

North Market Downtown has outdoor patio seating. | Photo via @northmarket

💐 The North Market

With locations in Dublin's Bridge Park and downtown, use our guide to find top merchants for local food, drinks, flowers, and gifts.

🚲 Trails surrounding the Olentangy River

CBUS is home to many metro parks and trails, including the Olentangy Trail which extends for 17+ miles.

At the end of the day, no one knows Columbus better than the people that call it home. What other classic spots do you think Far & Wide should have included? Let us know.