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
Everything was great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
It was great
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Junto
Room was cleaned and shower was perfect with the right pressure
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
The room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
Great room. Could use a bit of updating but overall, good value!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Lovely place
Reviewed on 15 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.
