Polaris Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Broad Street Bridge over the Scioto River in columbus, Ohio
The Broad Street Bridge over the Scioto River in columbus, Ohio
Bibibop Asian Grill is the Asian equivalent of the Chipotle style of dining. A bowl filled with wild purple rice, bean sprouts, sauteed potatoes, chicken, cucumber, lettuce, carrot, daikon, cheese, corn and egg topped with yum yum sauce.
Bacon cheeseburger from Five Guys Burgers and Fries. While it's true this is a fast food/fast-casual chain, it should by no means be lumped in with the Burger Kings and McDonald's of the world. A damn tasty burger with plenty of topping choices for customization.
The Smokehouse Burger from Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in the Polaris area topped with java BBQ sauce, apple-wood smoked bacon, cheddar and red onion with a side of tots. #delicious

Popular places to visit

Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower

Ohio State University

Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.

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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Easton Town Center

Easton Town Center

During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Easton Town Center
Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA

Ohio Stadium

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
Historic Crew Stadium

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
Nationwide Arena

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.

Nationwide Arena

Activities

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

NZ$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

NZ$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

NZ$73
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
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Our pick of the best Polaris Hotel Deals

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

3 out of 5
8805 Orion Place Columbus OH
The price is NZ$215 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$215
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,118 reviews)
Comfy rooms, clean and quiet

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

4 out of 5
8700 Lyra Dr Columbus OH
The price is NZ$259 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$259
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

3 out of 5
2006 POLARIS PARKWAY Columbus OH
The price is NZ$203 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$203
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (882 reviews)
The room was big and nice. Extremely loud and bed was uncomfortable.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

2.5 out of 5
8411 Pulsar Pl Columbus OH
The price is NZ$195 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$195
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The room was clean. The hot tub was hot. Staff friendly

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris

Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris

3.5 out of 5
9100 Lyra Dr Columbus OH
The price is NZ$201 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$201
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice stay

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris
Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG

3 out of 5
9090 Lyra Dr Columbus OH
The price is NZ$228 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$228
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay! Room clean, staff great, and the free breakfast was great!?

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Polaris

Old residential buildings along brick sidewalks maintain an old world charm in German Village, a uniquely preserved neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by McConnell Arts Center or The Candle Lab while you're exploring the area.

Worthington
Park of Roses, Columbus, Ohio

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.

Clintonville
The Broad Street Bridge over the Scioto River in columbus, Ohio

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.

Easton
This pink and white marbled petunia is actually an unintended mutation of what was intended to be a completely pink bloom. The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!

Oletangy West

While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.

Oletangy West
The neon pink filament like blooms of the Persian Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin). The leaves of this tree are very similar to the leaves of the Sensitive Plant

Upper Arlington

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Upper Arlington. You might consider stopping by Shops On Lane Avenue while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Upper Arlington
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

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.

University District

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