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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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.
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 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 lively festivals and great live music.
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.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Our pick of the best Short North Hotel Deals
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Friendly staff & nice, clean facilities
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
great room, friendly cleaning staff and bar/desk/restaurant
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Nice hotel and lovely inside. Excellent room service. Horrible valet with only one spot for parking and only one person running valet ($50 a night). Room could use a good vacuuming. We watched a woman struggle with her luggage -no bell hop -noone to open doors- no luggage cart. And three employees ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
The desk staff was attentive and welcoming Clifford was enthusiastic and kind, and was helpful in giving us walking directions to CVS that took us though a beautiful park- much better route than shown on maps app. The entire facility was clean and our room was well- appointed. Bathrooms were spacious ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
I had a disappointing experience with this property, primarily due to poor communication and inconsistent customer service. Check-in instructions were not provided in a timely manner, and I initially had difficulty reaching anyone by phone and assessing the property. Although I later received a message ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Great location. Clean room. Affordable for the area. Comfortable bed and pillows
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
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.
Grandview Heights
Visitors to Grandview Heights enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Ohio Craft Museum is worth a stop.
