University District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Wexner Center for the Arts
Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Things to do
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Top hotels in University District
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Would’ve gave it a 5 stars had my room been available on time
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
great hotel
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Junto
The best hotel in Columbus!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Room was clean but old. Bathroom door wouldn’t lock. Good enough for a single night stay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
The check in process was very easy, the room was very nice, the breakfast was wonderful.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Clean room and great location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University District
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.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Milo-Grogan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
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.
