Upper Arlington
Located northwest of Columbus, the 33,500+ inhabitants of Upper Arlington (U.A.) enjoy nearly ten square miles of their neighborhood. The proximity of U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 315 makes the Upper Arlington neighborhood prime real-estate. The Ohio State University and the University District afford Upper Arlington an excellent location for professionals looking for quiet neighborhoods with access to all that a university setting has to offer.
This neighborhood has an array of clubs for the avid golfer with the Scioto Country Club, The Ohio State University Golf Club, and the nearby Raymond Memorial Golf Club. Parks and Recreation include 28 parks to check out over 170 acres and the Division of Aquatics and Tennis which runs and maintains three pools and tennis courts.
Upper Arlington is more than just a great place to live and raise a family. There are many great restaurants to meet for dinner and drinks including Houlihan’s, the Wine Bistro, Nicola Restaurant and Bar, Rancho Alegre on Tremont, Figlio Pizza on Riverside Drive, Moretti’s, Rusty Bucket, La Chatelaine Bakery or Park Creek Kitchen in the Mallway.
Beyond just great restaurants for dinner and drinks, U.A. has a great Farmers Market, free music and movies in the parks, festivals such as the Taste of UA, Fourth of July in Northam Park, and the Labor Day Arts Festival. Whether it’s biking, running, or walking, the city’s Tree Commission has developed a great series of Tree Treks to learn about the 50-plus tree species found at Fancyburg, Northam, Miller, or Thompson parks. The U.A. Cultural Arts Division’s Concourse Gallery features an annual series of exhibits by local and regional artists.