Uptown District Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
Ohio Statehouse
After visiting Ohio Statehouse, 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.
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.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
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.
Capitol Square
You can learn about the history of Columbus with a visit to Capitol Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Central Ohio Fire Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Central Ohio Fire Museum during your travels in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Top hotels in Uptown District
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"The wifi in this hotel was subpar at best. Perhaps the hotel was not ready for an entire convention's worth of people in attendance, but we had three guests in our room with a total of five phones and three laptops, and at best we could get one or two items connected to the wifi. This is ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
"Temperature control in the shower sucked. Otherwise... All good."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
"The front desk was amazing. They were so accommodating despite being so beyond busy. If I ever come back to Columbus they will have my business again. Great hotel!!!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
"This was an adequate place to stay in a terrific location near the convention center and many downtown restaurants. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, and furniture was all in good condition. Drapes were too small for the window, allowing a lot of light around all edges from streetlights directly ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
"The pool was fabulous and the hot tub was fantastic"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
"Everything was top notch!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Uptown District
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.
Polaris
Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.
Northeast Columbus
If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
Worthington
Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.
University District
University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio Stadium and Wexner Center for the Arts while you're in town.
