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Last Modified: January 19, 2026

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Old North Columbus Neighborhood Overview

25of 27 Columbus Neighborhoods

Hounddog’s, Porches, Indie Noise

🧭Bordered by: Lane Avenue south, Glen Echo Ravine north, Olentangy River west, the rail line and I-71 corridor east, with High Street cutting straight through

📌Best known for: basement shows (indie bands play house shows constantly), Hounddog's, thrift gold, bikes, everyone rides, parking is impossible

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: cardiganed grad students and tattooed bartenders working at High Street bars

👍Move here for: cheap big porches and walkable High Street

👎Be prepared for: game day gridlock, midnight trains, parking gymnastics due to permit zones and no driveways

✨TLDR;: scruffy charm, students, slices, bikes, OSU overflow housing with dive bar energy

porch philosophers and midnight Hounddog's pilgrimages, the pizza place is open until 3am and it's a campus institution

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Some of the Old North Columbus hotspots include: Global Gallery Coffee Shop, Gateway Film Center (nearby), The Rambling House, Understory, and Ace of Cups.
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Heather Taylor — Ohio Local Expert

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Moving to Old North Columbus - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Columbus or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Columbus guide for the big-picture view — or compare Old North Columbus against other parts of the city in our Columbus neighborhood guide.