Columbus, OH

Travel Guide

Columbus which includes a pond, a park and a city
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park
Columbus featuring a garden as well as a couple
Columbus which includes skyline, a river or creek and a city
Photo provided by Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau

Where to stay in Columbus

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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jungalow
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Reviews of Columbus

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3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great

3/5 - Okay

MaLa

The locals were not friendly. The nail shop on High street near Hyatt Regency Columbus was dope. The culture is healthy eating and exercise city. Bob Thornton and Donato’s was not my favorite. A health conscience city. I really enjoyed the diversity.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Columbus like many cities in Ohio seems to always be under construction and I usually get spun around on I 71 and I 70 and have to backtrack on detours due to heavy traffic. Very frustrating!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Tornado warning while we were there

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

columbus was fine, i wish our trip could have been pushed later since the state had not completely opened up yet

5/5 - Excellent

Humble

I love Columbus and I’m a frequent visitor

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