Short North Travel Guide

Columbus

The Short North Arches taken near the Cap.
The Short North Arches taken near the Cap.
Columbus Pride is always top notch. Check out a drag show at Axis! #Festival #Pride
A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.
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Popular places to visit

The Cheese Shop is just one of about 30 food counters in the North Market. After picking out a few cheeses, stop by the bakery to pair them with some fresh bread.

North Market

5/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

North Market
The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.

Ohio State University

5/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.

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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
Historic Crew Stadium

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
Nationwide Arena

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.

Nationwide Arena

Things to do

Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

฿1,318
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

฿1,318
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100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
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Top hotels in Short North

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿4,972 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,972
฿5,867 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,461 reviews)
Clean room and staff was courteous

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

5 out of 5
620 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿4,811 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿4,811
฿5,725 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
Ryan at check in was an excellent. Cool, niche hotel in a great area of Columbus.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

4 out of 5
750 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿4,331 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿4,331
฿5,111 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St Columbus OH
The price is ฿4,859 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,859
฿5,734 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The staff was great! Helpful when we had questions about sightseeing options, etc; valet parking was great and always quick to bring our car up. The bathroom was great! Very spacious, and well supplied.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
27-33 Lundy St Columbus OH
The price is ฿1,082 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿1,082
฿3,708 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and COSI ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Great place to stay very clean and nice area

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

3.5 out of 5
5100 Upper Metro Pl Dublin OH
The price is ฿3,725 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿3,725
฿4,396 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
great front desk, nice bar, nice room, omelet bar at breakfast was delicious, would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
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Other neighbourhoods around Short North

Columbus Pride is always top notch. Check out a drag show at Axis! #Festival #Pride

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
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
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
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
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
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

University District

4/5(1 area review)

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.

University District

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