Short North Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium 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
Top hotels in Short North
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Awesome staff, very nice, clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Clean but smelly room. It had a vaguely musty or cigarette smoke scent. But the location of the place is excellent. There is no breakfast offered and no room service. There is a lovely coffee shop across the street with great offerings, though. The Shake Shack in the building makes the whole entrance ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Outstanding
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Moxy Columbus Short North
Very nice hotel. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Room was very comfortable and clean. Staff were amazing!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Wyndham Columbus
The hotel was very nice and the hot tub was amazing!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Short North
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.
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.
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.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
University District
University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.
