Central Ohio, OH

Travel Guide

National Veterans Memorial and Museum featuring a memorial, a garden and heritage elements
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and interior views as well as a couple
COSI which includes signage as well as a large group of people
Veterans Memorial showing a memorial and signage
COSI showing interior views and signage

Where to stay in Central Ohio

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
Bibibop Asian Grill is the Asian equivalent of the Chipotle style of dining. A bowl filled with wild purple rice, bean sprouts, sauteed potatoes, chicken, cucumber, lettuce, carrot, daikon, cheese, corn and egg topped with yum yum sauce.

Polaris

4.5/5(633 area reviews)

Polaris is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while in the area.

Polaris
Wexner Center for the Arts which includes signage and theater scenes

University District

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

Home to Ohio State University, the University District boasts a diverse range of restaurants, bars, boutiques, and the Gateway Film Center. Explore Ohio Stadium and Old North Columbus for a taste of local culture.

University 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
Santa Maria featuring a garden and signage

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

Worthington
Alternating layers of chewy brownie and rich peanut butter, covered with dark chocolate ganache! I usually stuff myself on savory pizza pies and have no room for dessert pies. On this trip, I boxed up some pizza for a cold pizza breakfast the next morning so I could further indulge in this delight!

Easton

4.5/5(453 area reviews)

Easton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Easton Town Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center while you're in town.

Easton
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH
The price is ₩108,056 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
₩108,056
₩127,506 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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 (1,670 reviews)
"good stay, for 1 night"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Wyndham Columbus
Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street, Columbus, OH
The price is ₩244,472 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
₩244,472
₩288,478 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,380 reviews)
"Hotel was great, great location"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hyatt Regency Columbus

Hyatt Regency Columbus

3.5 out of 5
350 N High St, Columbus, OH
The price is ₩249,636 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
₩249,636
₩294,570 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & 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! (1,008 reviews)
"I had no idea parking would be additional daily 44 valet and 34 to park on lot which was a hike."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Hyatt Regency Columbus
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The Jungle Oasis

The Jungle Oasis

5 out of 5
605 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, OH
Stay at this 5-star luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay on the Jungle Oasis. The space was clean, easy to access, nicely decorated, and comfortable. It was quick access to several venues, shops, and places to eat. It was great having Goodale Park right in the front yard. We will stay there again next time we're in Columbus. We had ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

The Jungle Oasis
Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever

5 out of 5
254-256 West Poplar Avenue, Columbus, OH
Stay at this 5-star luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Immaculate stay. I cant think of a single critique. Every single inquiry was met with friendly and immediate response. Short of having a free masseuse on staff I don't really know how it could have been improved. I am a grouch who is never satisfied because I always nitpick the fringe details, but ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Jungle Fever
Jungalow

Jungalow

5 out of 5
96-98 Brickel Street, Columbus, OH
Stay at this 5-star luxury vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
"The property was decorated so cute! The place was perfect for a weekend visiting our daughter at Ohio State. Great location in Short North and street parking was relatively easy."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Jungalow
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Popular places to visit

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 lively festivals 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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life, dangerous animals and land animals

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

4.5/5(688 reviews)

Have the African jungle, the Australian outback and the wildlife of the world at your fingertips at this acclaimed city zoo.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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
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
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

Cities near Central Ohio

Columbus which includes a pond, a park and a city

Columbus

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Pickerington

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Mount Gilead

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