Northern Woods Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 great live music.
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium 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.
Things to do
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Top hotels in Northern Woods
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
I honestly have been disappointed the last few times I stayed at the Embassy Suites. The rooms are getting smaller or maybe my kids are just getting big. But the room smelled like stinky feet. The bed had lit all over. The door on the bathroom was broke my mom got locked in. The swimming pool was ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The location next to the convention center was ideal. The restaurant was great. We never got room service for three nights and the bed was too hard for my liking.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
The lock on my door was broken and the iron was broken. However, the room was spotless, the staff were kind and professional, and I didn’t have to leave the hotel for dinner. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Great property! Perfect for tournament goers. Always clean and consistent. Close to everything
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Wyndham Columbus
This location was run down and smelled horrendous. The staff told us they were under construction. This was not made available to us when we booked. Choose this for buffet breakfast and pool. Neither was available! Very disappointed.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Woods
Easton
Travellers come to Easton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.
Worthington
Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by McConnell Arts Center or The Shops at Worthington while you're exploring the area.
Polaris
Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.
Clintonville
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Clintonville and surrounding area, you can visit Columbus Park of Roses and Schottenstein Center.
Gahanna
Unique features of Gahanna include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Gahanna Municipal Golf Course or Airport Golf Course Columbus while you're exploring the area.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
