Downtown Columbus Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Ohio Statehouse
After visiting Ohio Statehouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Columbus
![Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18100/18088/b6671d78_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Hilton Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5280000/5270400/5270320/0c43b756_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Graduate Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36810000/36802100/36802075/3c7cc036_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Hyatt House Columbus / OSU Short North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65360000/65358500/65358418/120e6dc6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Sonesta Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26870/9a47fdf2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890300/890249/318aa945_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Columbus
![Santa Maria featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61307-Santa-Maria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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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.
![Schiller Park which includes autumn colours, a pond and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61250-Columbus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Grandview Heights
Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.
![Wexner Center for the Arts showing signage and theatre scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61412-Wexner-Center-For-The-Arts.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
University District
University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.
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Hotels Near Downtown Columbus, Columbus
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