Scioto Mile Travel Guide

Columbus

Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and a bay or harbour
Veterans Memorial featuring a memorial and signage
Capitol Theatre showing street scenes, a city and theatre scenes
Scioto Mile showing a city, theater scenes and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

COSI showing interior views as well as an individual female

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.

COSI
Palace Theatre showing a hotel, signage and a city

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.

Palace Theatre
Wildflowers in Genoa Park along the bank of the Scioto River with the Columbus skyline as a backdrop.

Genoa Park and Amphitheater

After visiting Genoa Park and Amphitheater, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Genoa Park and Amphitheater
The LeVeque Tower is a steel frame building covered in glazed architectural terra-cotta tiles with an oak-bark texture. Originally, the building's exterior featured a large number of sculptures. However, much of it had to be removed because the terra-cotta began to crumble and fall to the street. Lost sculptures include four 18 feet eagles at the corners of the building at the 36th floor and four 20 feet statues of colossus and youth on the sides of the building at the setback of the 40th floor The spaces left by the departed sculpture serve as the bases for lights used to illuminate the tower. The Tower is often illuminated in white, but the colors change for certain holidays. Green for St,. Patrick's Day. Red, White and Blue for the 4th of July. Red and Green for the Christmas season. #architecture

LeVeque Tower

Learn about the local history of Columbus when you take a trip to LeVeque Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

LeVeque Tower
Full moon rising over Columbus Ohio

North Bank Park

North Bank Park 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.

North Bank Park
Random morning walk/run clicks. The fresh air and the nature makes you feel fresh and get a good head start for the day. #columbusohio #mycity #ohioan #afternoonwalk #summer #ohio #trovember

Bicentennial Park

After visiting Bicentennial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Bicentennial Park

Things to do

Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

฿1,301
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena

฿1,105
per adult
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

฿1,301
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
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Top hotels in Scioto Mile

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
50 West Broad Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿6,531 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿6,531
฿7,706 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (946 reviews)
Pretty standard for sub 4-Star. The hotel could use a refresh in the public spaces and hallways.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
35 West Spring Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿3,467 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,467
฿4,091 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Very clean. Very friendly. Would come back!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
The Capital Suites Hotel

The Capital Suites Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 S Front St Columbus OH
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
staff services are excellent especially Arena she is so welcome and treat customer very politely and so welcome. This hotel is really comfort and excellent in all areas they provide. i definitely come back without doubt. Thanks so much for the servicing of all staffs from this hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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The Capital Suites Hotel
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is ฿3,855 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿3,855
฿5,314 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,592 reviews)
Big room! Easy check in

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

2.5 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is ฿2,006 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,006
฿2,368 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (1,940 reviews)
Needs updated. Smells but beds are clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Wyndham Columbus
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿5,367 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
฿5,367
฿6,333 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,475 reviews)
Excellently

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Scioto Mile

Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved. In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District. #architecture

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.

Arena District
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Columbus
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park

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.

German Village
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

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.

Short North
#hometown pride in our beautiful #gardens #details

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.

Victorian Village

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