Where to Buy Weed in Columbus

Last verified: March 2026

The Landing — Ohio's Drive-Through Dispensary

The Landing in Franklinton is one of the most distinctive dispensary experiences in the Midwest. Order online, pull into the drive-through lane, and pick up your cannabis without leaving your car. For a state that just legalized recreational sales, the drive-through model signals how quickly Ohio's market is evolving. The Landing also has a full walk-in retail floor for customers who prefer the traditional browsing experience.

Notable Columbus Dispensaries

• Nar Reserve (Downtown) — A boutique dispensary in the heart of Columbus. Curated product selection in a more upscale setting than the typical converted medical shop.
• Locals Cannabis — Community-focused Ohio brand with Columbus and Cincinnati locations. Emphasizes Ohio-grown products and neighborhood roots.
• Bloom South Columbus — Part of Bloom's 7-location Ohio footprint, serving the south side and suburban customers.
• CERTIFIED — A vertically integrated operator with cultivation and retail, offering house-grown flower alongside other brands.
• Amplify — Originally a Cleveland-area brand that expanded to Columbus. Known for competitive pricing and a broad product selection.
• Verdant Creations — A medical program veteran with a loyal Columbus customer base that carried over to dual-use.
• The Botanist — Acreage Holdings' Columbus location, part of their four-store Ohio footprint.

The OSU Area

Ohio State University's campus puts roughly 60,000 students in one of the largest college populations in the country. The neighborhoods surrounding campus — University District, Clintonville, and the Short North — are prime dispensary territory. While consumption on campus remains prohibited (federal funding rules), the 21+ student population has driven significant foot traffic to nearby dispensaries since recreational sales launched.

Short North Arts District

Columbus's trendiest corridor — the Short North Arts District on High Street — connects the OSU campus area to downtown. The neighborhood's gallery hops, craft cocktail bars, and independent restaurants create a walkable district where dispensary visits fit naturally into an evening out. Several dispensaries are within walking distance of Short North's main strip.

Getting Around Columbus

Columbus is a car-dependent city. Most dispensaries have free parking lots. The Short North and downtown areas are walkable, but reaching Franklinton (The Landing) or South Columbus (Bloom) typically requires driving. Rideshare services operate throughout the metro area.