Northern Woods Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
COSI
There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.
Things to do
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Top hotels in Northern Woods
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
Desk worker was very nice. Room was clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
It’s great!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Clean, great location and staff!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Spotless. Love it
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG
Clean room very friendly
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
Room was great! Not far from our destination of where we needed to be for a graduation ceremony.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Woods
Easton
Travellers come to Easton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.
Worthington
Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by McConnell Arts Center or The Candle Lab while you're exploring the area.
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.
Clintonville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Clintonville and surrounding area, you can visit Schottenstein Center and Historic Crew Stadium.
Gahanna
Unique features of Gahanna include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Gahanna Municipal Golf Course or Airport Golf Course Columbus while you're exploring the area.
