South Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 entertainment choices 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

5/5(1 review)

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 great live music 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 South Side Hotel Deals

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is NZ$280 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$280
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
Room was clean and roomy. Front desk was always attentive. Valet was friendly but not always fast.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is NZ$116 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$116
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (1,919 reviews)
Room was super clean. Staff was nice and helpful.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Wyndham Columbus
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
The price is NZ$383 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$383
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews)
Room was super clean, beds are comfy, lobby is warm and inviting, check-in process was seamless, staff was friendly!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Junto
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is NZ$336 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$336
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,464 reviews)
Great clean room.Great front desl ztaff would stay again

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH
The price is NZ$404 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$404
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,349 reviews)
Everything was amazing to the breakfast to the actual room and staff!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St Columbus OH
The price is NZ$171 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$171
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everyone here are extremely friendly! The rooms are always nice!

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around South Side

Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park

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.

German Village
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Near East Columbus

While visiting Near East Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and King Arts Complex.

Near East Columbus
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour

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.

Downtown Columbus
This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved. In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District. #architecture

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.

Arena District
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village

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