Polaris Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus
Our pick of the best Polaris Hotel Deals
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Nice breakfast and happy hour
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
When we visit Columbus, we always stay at the Hilton at Polaris. It is a beautiful, very well kept hotel for visitors to the northern end of Columbus. Beautiful lobby, fast and easy check-in, and outstanding room. We love the King suite. The hotel is close to wonderful shopping and dining. A must-try ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
It is an older hotel so its not perfect. That being said, the pool area was great, breakfast was good, it was quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris
When we arrived to check in at 7:30pm the room was not ready. We had to wait additional time even though we were 4.5 hours after we could first check in.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Was attending a gymnastics state competition, extremely clean and super quiet. Breakfast wasn't the greatest, but overall great hotel. Plan to stay there again.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Under major construction. Staff was good, room was clean but common areas, lobby were full of construction materials and debris and very little parking available for to construction vehicles. Not disclosed when booking I definitely would’ve stayed somewhere else for the price.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Polaris
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.
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.
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.
Oletangy West
While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.
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.
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.
