Arena District Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
Nationwide Arena
Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Huntington Park
Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
McFerson Commons
McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus
Top hotels in Arena District
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room was very clean. Bed was comfy
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Great location, nice rooms, and if you drive an EV, they will charge your car overnight for you. Also walking distance to the North Market.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
The breakfast is what you expected. Beautiful room, clean updated. The only drawback was they are having issues with the tv. I just wanted to relax and watch tv and I was told something about new WiFi as the reason the cable was not working.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Looking online the rooms looked modern and clean. This hotel doesn’t use the actual pictures of the hotel online. They use pictures from other hotels that are newer and post them.When I arrived the room was not modern and very dirty. Once I walked into the room there was a nasty smell. The bed comforter ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Very nice and clean room. Appreciated the comfort and the wine glasses in the room. Enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Very nice place to stay. I would recommend the lofts.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arena District
Downtown Columbus
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
German Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.
Milo-Grogan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
