Downtown Discovery Pass

Explore one of Downtown Columbus' vibrant neighborhoods, discovering unique restaurants, shops and experiences one stop at a time.

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Original watercolor illustration by Fiona Miller

Discover the locally owned places that make Downtown Columbus unique with the free Downtown Discovery Pass, designed to reward exploration. For the inaugural year of the pass, visitors and locals are invited to enjoy Downtown’s Gay Street Neighborhood, a cultural crossroads where restaurants, cocktails, galleries, shops and experiences are all within an easy walk of one another. Check in at participating businesses, unlock exclusive prizes and experience Downtown one stop at a time.

Participating Businesses

Pass Prizes

The more you explore, the more you unlock. Discover participating businesses throughout Downtown’s Gay Street District and earn exclusive rewards along the way. 

  • Monthly Giveaway: Each month, one pass user who has checked in to at least one location will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift card to a participating Gay Street business.  
  • 8 Stops: Visit 8 participating businesses to unlock a $25 gift card to a Gay Street business + an exclusive 11×17 art print featuring a custom watercolor illustration of Downtown by local artist Fiona Miller.  
  • 12 Stops: Visit 12 participating businesses to unlock an exclusive tote bag featuring Fiona Miller’s custom Downtown watercolor illustration. 

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