Downtown Columbus Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
COSI
There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.
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.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
Columbus Museum of Art
See some masterpieces or make one of your own at this interactive and educational museum, complete with modern masters, a sculpture garden and creative workshops.
Palace Theatre
Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.
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
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Top hotels in Downtown Columbus
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
It was very nice and clean
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Nice food
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Very clean , great staff ,food, and loved the inside and outside pool!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Junto
Please don’t take your pets here. Its a very nice hotel with restaurants on the property. Definitely don’t want to see dogs in a place like this. Is it pet friendly? I’m honestly not sure. Thank you
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Everything was good for my stay. No complaints.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Our stay was okay. The only view that could be have been painted was the bedroom ceiling.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
Arena District
Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
