Arena District, OH

Columbus

Santa Maria featuring a river or creek, a bay or harbor and a bridge
Santa Maria featuring a bay or harbor and heritage elements
Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements
Downtown Columbus showing theater scenes and signage
Photo by Mark Rentz
Photo by Mark Rentz

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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

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
Huntington Park, the 10,000 seat home of the Cleveland Indians' Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers opened in 2009. In 204, for the fourth time in the six years that it has been in operation, it has been named Ballpark of the Year by BaseballStadiumReviews.com #architecture

Huntington Park

Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Huntington Park
The Cheese Shop is just one of about 30 food counters in the North Market. After picking out a few cheeses, stop by the bakery to pair them with some fresh bread.

North Market

During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at North Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

North Market
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

McFerson Commons

McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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

Ohio State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices 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

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

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Things to do

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

$42
per adult
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

$42
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
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Arena District Hotel Deals

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
$169 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$200 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,297 reviews)
Perfect stay!
"I was there with a co worker since we worked the Ohio State fair. It was perfect!! Everything was amazing! We were so tired we didn’t leave the room and ordered room service! The food was amazing and arrived so fast!!! I will definitely stay here again!!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St, Columbus, OH
$140 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$165 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Simply the best 🤗
"The trip was awesome. The room was perfect. I really enjoyed the continental breakfast. The hotel staff were friendly as well the valet attendants. I will be staying here again."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
517 PARK ST, Columbus, OH
$140 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$165 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"Perfect location for walking to the concert at Nationwide."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
$136 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$160 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,403 reviews)
Nice place to stay
"Check in was very easy. Staff was very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul 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
$121 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$143 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,069 reviews)
Weekend Getaway
"My guy and I enjoyed a weekend getaway while attending a concert at the fairgrounds! Our stay was lovely!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH
$126 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$149 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,149 reviews)
"We did uber eats since valet parked the car for us. Registration staff said valet was the cheapest parking option but I don’t know what the other options were. Everyone was very nice and friendly. One drawback about the room was every time some someone flushed in a nearby room we heard it. The super ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
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Other neighborhoods around Arena District

Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(1,219 area reviews)

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

Downtown Columbus
Columbus as well as children

Uptown District

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

Uptown District
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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
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
Schiller Park showing a pond, a fountain and a park

German Village

4/5(1 area review)

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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Arena District, OH

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