Downtown Columbus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
Columbus Museum of Art
See some masterpieces or make one of your own at this interactive and educational museum, complete with modern masters, a sculpture garden and creative workshops.
Palace Theatre
Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.
Activities
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Our pick of the best Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
We have always enjoyed staying here. The location is great and the restaurant and bar are awesome.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
We had a very nice room. Perfect for the night.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Clean rooms, comfortable bed. Beautiful overall clean hotel . Would definitely recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
The Kickback could have been a little better. Started at 5:30 and we got there about 5:45. No forks and one of the 3 hot food trays was empty. It was replenished about 10 minutes later. Everything was clean, and the location was great for walking to the Nationwide Arena. Appears to be much to do ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Room was clean, pool was too cold to swim in, breakfast was nice. Our room had several maintenance issues that were not addressed- our sliding bathroom door was completely off the track. We could not close it. And the sliding shower door did not shut.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Everything was great
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
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.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
