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.

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

The Lincoln Short North B&B

Italian Village, 1.2 km from McFerson Commons

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Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus, 0.7 km from McFerson Commons

John

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

Grandview Heights, 1.9 km from McFerson Commons

Steven

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Short North, 0.6 km from McFerson Commons

kevin

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Uptown District, 0.7 km from McFerson Commons

Maryclaire

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

The Junto

Downtown Columbus, 0.8 km from McFerson Commons

Laura

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 1.8 km from McFerson Commons

Dave

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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Downtown Columbus, 0.6 km from McFerson Commons

Sarah

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22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Short North, 1.3 km from McFerson Commons

Steve

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13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph

Short North, 1 km from McFerson Commons

Megan

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25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

2.6 km from McFerson Commons

Gerald

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Arena District, 0.7 km from McFerson Commons

Andrea

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Canopy By Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North

Uptown District, 0.7 km from McFerson Commons

jason

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Grandview Heights, 2.9 km from McFerson Commons

Kathleen

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25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026

Olentangy Motor Inn

Grandview Heights, 3 km from McFerson Commons

Travis

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Short North, 0.7 km from McFerson Commons

Michelle

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22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 0.7 km from McFerson Commons

JohnnyRay

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25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026

Aloft Columbus University District

Grandview Heights, 2.7 km from McFerson Commons

Jesse

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Uptown District, 0.6 km from McFerson Commons

Andrew

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Moxy Columbus Short North

Short North, 1.4 km from McFerson Commons

Samuel

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU

10/10 Excellent

"The location, in the Grandview Yard, was terrific. The Hyatt is in a walkable area with several good places to eat (Dim Sum Asian Bistro, Past Times Pub). The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was extensive-scrambled/hard boiled eggs, turkey sausage, pork sausage, potatoes, cold cereals, steel-cut oatmeal, fresh cut up and whole fruit, bagels, toast, tortillas, yogurt, oj, apple juice, coffee and tea. The staff (Saundra & James) were friendly and helpful as were the housekeeping people. It's a great place to stay; we will return."

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Nationwide Arena

4.3/5 (1,069 reviews)

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.

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A look upriver from the Main St bridge of the skyline and the newly created parkland along the river downtown.

The Scioto Greenways project consisted of three primary components:

1) removing the Main Street Dam,
2) restoring the Scioto River channel,
3) creating 33 acres of new green space.

Battelle Riverfront Park

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Adjacent to McFerson Commons, Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton Columbus Downtown and Hyatt Regency Columbus.

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What can I see and do near McFerson Commons?

COSI, Columbus Museum of Art and Ohio History Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Palace Theatre, LeVeque Tower and Ohio Theatre. You can check out the local talent at KEMBA Live!, Riffe Center Theatre Complex and Southern Theater.

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Hyatt Regency Columbus

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Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Aloft Columbus University District

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Moxy Columbus Short North

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

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