University District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Wexner Center for the Arts
Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
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The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Our pick of the best University District Hotel Deals
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
"The rooms are HUGE and so clean. The area is quiet and close to everything. You do have to pay to park for $20 or valet for $35. My only wish would be coffee in the lobby."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Great restaurant and great overall stay"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Wyndham Columbus
"Awesome services, clean room, quiet"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Westin Great Southern Columbus
"The staff at the Westin were awesome! The room doors are old; therefore you had to pull the door up and then use the room key to enter. This was the case with several of the rooms in our group. Considering the nightly rate you would think they would update the doors."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus I-70E/Reynoldsburg
"It was an ok property for the money. Room smelled like smoke. Breakfast was minimal. Ice machine was out of order. They did have sift drinks and water and snacks available at the front desk for cash purchase."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
"The morning walks around the property was nice!"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in University District
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.
Polaris
Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.
Northeast Columbus
If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.
