Upper Arlington Travel Guide

Columbus

The Main Street Bridge spans the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio and is a major landmark in the downtown district of the USA city.
The neon pink filament like blooms of the Persian Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin).

The leaves of this tree are very similar to the leaves of the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica). Unlike the Sensitive Plant, the leaves of the Persian Silk Tree are not thigmotropic and do not close upon touch. 

The tree is very attractive in bloom and has a tropical look for being winter hardy in many places in the Northern U.S. However, in many places the tree is invasive and is negatively allelopathic to neighboring plant life.
A shot of the cascading water from the base of the 35ft tall, 500ft wide Griggs Dam creating a reservoir with a one billion two hundred million gallon capacity.
A view of the churning waters of the Scioto River just south of the 35ft tall, 500ft wide Griggs Dam.
A cairn, the fall colors and the clouds reflecting off the calm water looking downstream of the Scioto River.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Upper Arlington

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is ฿3,914 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,914
฿5,395 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,589 reviews)
We were down graded to one queen bed. Which had small black hairs under the pillows and a big hair ball in my folded towels! The staff tried to make things right. But in the morning the sunday manager was very unprofessional to tell us that the manager that did try to fix things was going to get ...

Reviewed on 22 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 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿2,006
฿2,368 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 (1,935 reviews)
The shower in the room didn't work. The hot tub is good but a little aggressive with the bubbles. Still enjoyed it. The pool was nice. We slept well but the walls are thin we could hear exactly what the people on the otherside of the wall where saying. We turned on sleep sounds and then slept well. ...

Reviewed on 22 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
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street Columbus OH
The price is ฿4,112 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿4,112
฿4,852 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was terrific, very helpful

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington

3 out of 5
7411 Vantage Dr Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,059 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
฿3,059
฿3,610 total
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Very clean, rooms are super nice, gym is beyond superb. Crowded area but this hotel is a fantastic value for what you get. Will stay again when I’m in Columbus.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington
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 ฿3,900 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿3,900
฿4,602 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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)
Everything was great. Friendly and helpful staff, breakfast was fantastic bonus!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Arlington

Aerial view of the Olentangy River winding past Ohio Stadium, reflecting the clear sky, alongside the bustling city skyline, Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Oletangy West

While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.

Oletangy West
Park of Roses, Columbus, Ohio

Clintonville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Clintonville and surrounding area, you can visit Columbus Park of Roses and Schottenstein Center.

Clintonville
Having a Chai Tea Latte while waiting for friends.

Grandview Heights

Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.

Grandview Heights
Mirror Lake at the Ohio State University

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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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
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


Upper Arlington Travel Guide