Alton Travel Guide
Columbus
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
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.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Top hotels in Alton
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Great location, good rooms"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Wyndham Columbus
"The room we had had problems. Not real serious but irritating. The knob to control the refrigerator was missing. The toilet paper roller was missing. There were some black spots in the bathtub. There was no stand to place suit case."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
"Room 1003 experienced a ceiling collapse over the shower area during my stay. I reported it at checkout and was told a manager would contact me. I followed up by email and never received a response. I also inquired about a pillow left behind and received no reply. Disappointing follow-through on ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
"The room and service was excellent. A very clean hotel."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
"👍"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Columbus Hilliard Hotel
"1st of all We believe this hotel is ready to close because its very run down and we never saw any other guests in the 2 nights we stayed besides our families. The ceiling was falling in chunks and for the whole entire day until the next day someone actually cleaned it!! The cafe never opened the ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alton
West Columbus
West Columbus is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Hollywood Casino or Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery.
Grandview Heights
Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.
Upper Arlington
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Upper Arlington. You might consider stopping by Shops On Lane Avenue while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Ohio Stadium and North Market are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
