Short North Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Short North
Popular places to visit
North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music 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 lively festivals.
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.
Activities
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Our pick of the best Short North Hotel Deals
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room was amazingly clean and staff was super friendly and professional. Will definitely book here when in Columbus.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Great visit. Staff was excellent. Room very nice and spotless. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Clean room. Nice staff. No complaints
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Awesome as always….
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
The house was beautiful, well decorated, perfectly clean. The location was perfect, just off of the main street (or one of the main streets). It was such a nice place I was so shocked at the price, it was a big blessing to me and my husband over staying in an ugly hotel. The one sketchy thing is ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Everything
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Short North
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.
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.
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.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
