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.
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.
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.
Activities
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Our pick of the best Downtown Columbus Hotel Deals
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Great location. Lots of construction around the exterior but not too much noise until after 9:00 a.m. Hit the restaurant after the CBJ game and the burger and fries really hit the spot. Not a run of the mill hotel food quality.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Anything we needed was promptly provided.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
The room and building was extremely clean. The staff was super friendly and professional. The breakfast was hot and tasty. If I had to point out anything negative it would’ve been the TVs are not smart TVs streaming otherwise it was an excellent place to stay.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The Junto
Very clean hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Very welcoming staff was greeted with a smile everything was explained at check in , was greeted with a smile and good morning and pointed in the direction of a delicious breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Nice staff
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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.
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.
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.
