Whether you prefer snuggling up with a good book or dancing the night away, you deserve to wind down after a demanding week. The Charles at Bexley offers the best of both introverted and extroverted worlds with our beautiful at-home amenities and convenient location near Columbus’s chill hangouts and entertainment hot spots.

For the Extrovert

Are you a people person? Like to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city at night? Columbus has it all, and The Charles at Bexley has the access, with close proximity to a number of spots that will keep your toes tapping all night.

Concert Venues

The Columbus music scene is always in full tempo, with local bands, indie favorites, and world-renowned acts (think Justin Timberlake and The Temptations) taking several stages throughout the city. Even if one of your favorite bands isn’t playing, you can go out and have a good time at venues like Skully’s, Woodland, and Rumba Cafe, where special parties and events rule. 

• Nationwide Arena – home of the Columbus Blue Jackets and some of the area’s biggest concerts
• The Schottenstein Center – OSU’s home arena
• Rumba Cafe – relaxed atmosphere and a packed calendar of live music
• Woodland Tavern – pub atmosphere with great food and pool table
• Express Live – large, indoor-outdoor concert space
• Newport Music Hall – ballroom turned live music venue
• Skully’s Music Diner – DJ’s, dancing, and theme nights
• The Basement – music, literally, underground

Happy Hour Destinations

The outgoing go out in Columbus, where happy hour is king. Bring a date or some friends—or meet a ton of new people—at these hot spots for drinks, eats, and fun.

• Market District Kitchen and Bar – fabulous ingredients, craft beers
• Martini Modern Italian – high-end eatery in the Arena District
• Bakersfield Short North – your margarita destination!

Girls Night Out

Create special memories as you bond with your girls, whether for a birthday, bachelorette party, or any night you want to celebrate.

• The Candle Lab – DIY candles with your own custom fragrance
• Wine on High – sophisticated night of wine and craft beer
• Shadowbox Live – sketch comedy and rock musicals

For the Introvert

The amenities at The Charles at Bexley make staying home easy. With spacious floor plans and luxurious special touches, your apartment or townhome is your destination of choice for the quiet evenings you crave.

Eat In

When it comes to gourmet cooking, your own kitchen at The Charles is hard to beat. Turn on your own music and whip up your favorite dishes in a modern kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a touchscreen Samsung electric range.

Channel Your Energies

Our brand new, 24-hour fitness center includes state-of-the-art cardio machines, weight racks, and fitness classes. Need some alone time to blow off some steam? This is your place.

Chill Out on the Town

Even introverts like to go out and enjoy a quiet meal with a friend or two. Columbus offers a number of laid-back places to relax in a peaceful atmosphere.

• Hey Hey Bar and Grill – German Village destination on the quieter side, perfect for a night of catching up with a friend
• The Top Steak House–great food and drinks accompanied by ambient music from the piano bar, right in the heart of Bexley
• Graeter's Ice Cream–an Ohio favorite, perfect for grabbing a treat on Bexley’s Main Street on the way home to an evening of books or movies

Whatever your weekend temperament, when you live at The Charles at Bexley, you’ll find endless ways to enjoy life to the fullest. For more information about our community, visit The Charles at Bexley.