Columbus’s best local businesses

The 122 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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122 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants51 places · newest: Bodega 1205 Columbus GA, Aug 2
• 02Beauty9 places · newest: Brows & Beauty, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Old Town Optique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment10 places · newest: Green Island Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife4 places · newest: FLORA, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Petite Sweets N Treats, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Gallerie 143, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture6 places · newest: Schwob Music Prep, Aug 2
• 09Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Everything Musical, Aug 2
• 10Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Summerland Outdoors, Aug 2

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• Bluebelle Local Mercantile

  Home & Garden

  More than 140 small businesses come together to sell an array of locally made furniture, gifts, clothing, and decor.

  2301 Airport Thruway a · bluebellecolumbusga.com ↗

• Hinson Galleries

  Home & Garden

  Hinson Galleries has been a family-owned Columbus staple since 1951, with a beautifully styled showroom and complimentary design services…

  1208 13th Ave · hinsongalleries.com ↗

• Columbus Botanical Garden

  Parks & Outdoors

  22-acre botanical garden featuring herbs, vegetables, roses & other flowers, plus a walking trail.

  3603 Weems Rd · columbusbotanicalgarden.org ↗

• Riverfront Splash Pad

  Parks & Outdoors

  Riverfront Splash Pad is the easy win this week at RushSouth Whitewater Park, home to the world’s longest urban whitewater course on the…

  1000 Bay Ave · rushsouth.com ↗

• Columbus Park Crossing

  Other

  Sprawling outdoor mall featuring big-name retailers, a play area and dining.

  5555 Whittlesey Blvd · columbusparkcrossing.com ↗

• Highside Market

  Other

  Local shops and restaurants, plus a pilates studio.

  211 13th St · highsidemarket.com ↗

• Peachtree Mall

  Other

  Shopping mall since 1975 offering department stores & a food court, plus a cinema & kids' play area.

  3131 Manchester Expy · peachtreemall.com ↗

• The Landings Shopping Center

  Other

  Clean shopping center featuring clothing stores, gift shops, casual eateries, ice cream and buffets.

  2900 Warm Springs Rd · shopthelandings.com ↗

• Fur-Baby Pet Services LLC

  Pets

  When the zoomies collide with your schedule, Fur-Baby Pet Services LLC covers it all with patient grooming, play-packed daycare, secure…

  4257 Milgen Rd · fur-babypetservices.com ↗

• Hydralive Therapy Columbus

  Health & Wellness

  When the week hits like a linebacker, Hydralive Therapy Columbus hooks you up with IV drips for fast hydration and recovery, NAD+ therapy…

  3501 Massee Ln Ste D · hydralivetherapy.com ↗

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