University District, OH

Columbus

Wexner Center for the Arts which includes signage and theater scenes
Wexner Center for the Arts which includes theater scenes, interior views and cycling
Wexner Center for the Arts featuring interior views and theater scenes as well as an individual male
Wexner Center for the Arts featuring theater scenes and signage
University District

Popular places to visit

On the north side of Ohio Stadium, also known as the Horse Shoe, there's a huge archway with a beautiful mosaic and pictures of iconic players. Though I've been to the 'Shoe many times, it was only recently that I discovered the flowers at the top of the arch. #UrbanJungle

Ohio Stadium

4.5/5(438 reviews)

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
Wexner Center for the Arts featuring theater scenes and signage

Wexner Center for the Arts

5/5(6 reviews)

Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.

Wexner Center for the Arts
Cherry Blossoms! I must be in Washington D.C. Nope, just walking through the west campus of The Ohio State University.

Ohio State University

4.5/5(1,159 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
Behold, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in all its wiener-wonderment! There are currently eight Wienermobiles gallivanting across county commandeered by Hotdoggers passing out Wienerwhistles to wiener fanatics. The Wienermobile made a stop at the NHL All Star Fan Festival in Columbus. What's the connection between hockey and wieners? Well, Oscar Mayer is owned by Kraft and Kraft has a promotion called Hockeyville in which communities compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey. The winning community gets a cash prize dedicated to upgrading their local home arena, as well as host an NHL preseason game.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

4.5/5(614 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention center in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
The Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ and Nationwide Arena went all out as hosts of the 2014 NHL All-star Game. In addition to hosting the skills competition and the game itself, the NHL fan festival was held at the nearby convention center and the Arena District was turned into All Star Winter Park with a giant snow slide and an outdoor NHL regulation sized ice rink.

Nationwide Arena

4.5/5(595 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.

Nationwide Arena
The Crazy Kiwi Duncan Dog! An absolutely enormous foot long hot dog slathered with grilled onions, cole slaw, bacon, cheese sauce and hot sauce! Go Crew!

Historic Crew Stadium

4/5(285 reviews)

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium

Things to do

Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

￥5,127
per adult
Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub
Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub

￥5,713
per adult
Explore Columbus on The Trolley Pub
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

￥6,139
per adult
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
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University District Hotel Deals

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 ￥18,134 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥18,134
￥21,398 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,230 reviews)
"Nice staff, great food, convenient to where we needed to be."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH
The price is ￥8,114 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
￥8,114
￥9,574 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.8/10 (1,651 reviews)
"I have stayed here several times. This time was just a bit different. Stayed on the 1st floor. Seems a good bit older & isn't as clean. Ok for the price but not as clean."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Wyndham Columbus
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
The price is ￥27,662 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥27,662
￥32,642 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,371 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel situated in the downtown areas surrounding by restaurants"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is ￥20,195 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥20,195
￥27,338 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,463 reviews)
"Our room was quiet. No outside noise that bothered us. There was construction on the hotel site but inconvenience was minimal. Cheeseburger from restaurant was too sloppy to hold. Had to eat it with a fork and knife. Who does that? Breakfast omelet was lacking. My servers during both meals were excellent ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, OH
The price is ￥17,535 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥17,535
￥20,691 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,105 reviews)
1st time in Columbus
"Clean room, rooms were big. They let us check in a little early too. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
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 ￥12,334 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥12,334
￥14,555 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Good place to step for lost lands festival"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around University District

Portal park. Very hard to find a way into this area of the abandoned park

Old North Columbus

Though Old North Columbus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wexner Center for the Arts and Historic Crew Stadium.

Old North Columbus
Take a stroll around Victorian Village to admire the beautiful #architecture. #patterns #columbus

Victorian Village

The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Victorian Village. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are a few top sights nearby.

Victorian Village
The self proclaimed "DAMN GOOD BURGER" - Dry aged beef, house baked buttery roll, cheddar, sautéed onion, lettuce, tomato, English pub sauce & fries.

Italian Village

Restaurants and architecture are just a few things travelers like about Italian Village. A stop by Jazz Arts Group is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Italian Village
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Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

Short North
Cherry Blossoms! I must be in Washington D.C. Nope, just walking through the west campus of The Ohio State University.

Oletangy West

While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.

Oletangy West
Santa Maria featuring a river or creek, a bay or harbor and a bridge

Arena District

Arena District is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nationwide Arena or KEMBA Live!.

Arena District

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