Uptown District Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
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.
LeVeque Tower
Learn about the local history of Columbus when you take a trip to LeVeque Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Capitol Square
You can learn about the history of Columbus with a visit to Capitol Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Central Ohio Fire Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Central Ohio Fire Museum during your travels in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Top hotels in Uptown District
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Great location. Clean room. Affordable for the area. Comfortable bed and pillows
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
Great service and rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
Room is very clean but some of the lights did not work. Staff is very polite and helpful they let me park hours before my check in
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Excellent large room that made it very convenient to walk to a concert, safely and back.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
The hotel is an elegant location, on point with design and guest amenities, including music of the golden era. We were enthralled with the room, celestial sky over our bed, restaurant, bar with speakeasy gas lights, warm welcome from staff and ease of everything.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown District
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.
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.
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.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
