🇩🇪 Ohio's Little Gem: German Village in Columbus! 🍻

Nestled next to downtown Columbus, German Village is a charming slice of Deutschland in the Midwest—where brick streets, flower boxes, and 19th-century architecture transport you straight to Bavaria! Here’s why it’s a must-visit: 🏡 History & Vibe Founded by German immigrants (including those fleeing post-WWII Europe), this neighborhood retains its Old World charm with: Cobblestone alleys lined with ivy-covered cottages 🏠 Tiny gardens bursting with hydrangeas 🌸 Book Loft (a 32-room bookstore with *500,000+ titles*! 📚) 🍽️ Foodie Highlights 📍 Schmidt’s Sausage Haus (since 1886!) Must-try: Bratwurst platter with tangy sauerkraut (tastes like Chinese suancai hot pot! 🥢) Pretzel rolls + house-made berry jam 🍓 Cream puffs (skip the cheesecake if you’re not a dairy fan!) Sad news: No more pork knuckle (*but the 4th-gen owner, Schmidt IV, keeps traditions alive!*). 🚶♂️ Stroll-Worthy Spots Franklin Park Conservatory (glasshouse + seasonal blooms) 🌿 Schiller Park (picnic by the pond—swans included! 🦢) #GermanVillage #Columbus #HiddenHistory 🏛️