Discovery District, OH

Columbus

Columbus Museum of Art featuring interior views and art as well as a small group of people
Columbus Museum of Art showing art and interior views
Columbus Museum of Art which includes art and interior views as well as an individual femail
Columbus Museum of Art featuring interior views
Columbus Museum of Art which includes interior views and signage as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Columbus Museum of Art showing outdoor art and art

Columbus Museum of Art

See some masterpieces or make one of your own at this interactive and educational museum, complete with modern masters, a sculpture garden and creative workshops.

Columbus Museum of Art
A topiary Taxus version of the Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Ile De La Grande Jatte."

Topiary Park

After visiting Topiary Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Topiary Park
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 great live music 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
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
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

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium

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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Discovery District Hotel Deals

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
$79 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$93 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet and comfortable. Room outlets did not work and were limited."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$159 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (985 reviews)
"Safe, quiet, immaculately clean, convenient, within walking distance to good restaurants and nationwide arena"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
412 E Main St, Columbus, OH
$110 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$130 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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 helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (579 reviews)
One night stay
"Starves amazing great location for our trip. Just little pricey for one night stay."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St, Columbus, OH
$148 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$175 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Easy walk to Nationwide Arena."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH
$70 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$83 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total includes taxes and 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 (1,470 reviews)
"Staff was very kind we had a great stay"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Wyndham Columbus
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 Sep 1 to Sep 2
$160 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (1,414 reviews)
"Very close proximity to places to eat"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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Other neighborhoods around Discovery District

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
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
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
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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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
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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Discovery District, OH

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