Arena District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Maria featuring a bridge, a bay or harbour and a river or creek
Santa Maria showing heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour
Arena District
Photo by Mark Rentz
Photo by Mark Rentz

Popular places to visit

Nationwide Arena

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.

Nationwide Arena
Huntington Park

Huntington Park

Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Huntington Park
North Market

North Market

During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

North Market
McFerson Commons

McFerson Commons

McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

McFerson Commons
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.

Ohio State University
Greater Columbus Convention Center

Greater Columbus Convention Center

5/5(1 review)

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.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Activities

Columbus Ghost Hunt: Frights Of Columbus

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Frights Of Columbus Ghost hunt

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Frights Of Columbus Ghost hunt
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

AU$64
per adult
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Come Enjoy 2 Casinos Roundtrip Available in Columbus Ohio

Come Enjoy 2 Casinos Roundtrip Available in Columbus Ohio

AU$122
per adult
Come Enjoy 2 Casinos Roundtrip Available in Columbus Ohio
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

AU$64
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Private Professional Photoshoot in Columbus

Private Professional Photoshoot in Columbus

AU$336
per adult
Private Professional Photoshoot in Columbus
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Our pick of the best Arena District Hotel Deals

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hilton Columbus Downtown
4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$319 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$319
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,266 reviews)
"The room and bed was amazing."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
501 N High St, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$256 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$256
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed here June 2025 for a weekend vacation. The location was nice. You have to pay $45 a night for valet, self parking is far. The staff was pleasant,, the room was clean. We asked for city view,, with so much construction in the area… that was pointless. They offered a nice variety of breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
4 out of 5
517 PARK ST, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$273 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$273
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
"Nice space. Great location. We were unaware the restaurant would not be open during our stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$249 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$249
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,384 reviews)
"We stayed in a loft room which was lovely and quiet. Excellent front desk and restaurant service."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$257 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$257
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,110 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay for Red White and Boom, however, it would have been great to have been told at check in that the bistro/restaurant would be completely closed for the holiday, and no room service would be available... instead, we were given a menu-like item with our wifi on it that had the bistro ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Wyndham Columbus
Wyndham Columbus
4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$127 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$127
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.8/10 (1,391 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Wyndham Columbus
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Other neighbourhoods around Arena District

Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

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.

Downtown Columbus
Columbus as well as children

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
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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.

Short North
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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.

Victorian Village
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Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
Schiller Park which includes autumn colours, a pond and a park

German Village

You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.

German Village

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