Downtown Columbus Travel Guide

Columbus

A river with buildings and trees along the banks.
A large white church with a tall steeple and two smaller towers, surrounded by trees and parked cars.
A historic building with a central fountain, arched windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A red brick church with a steeple and a bell tower, a white door, and a 'For Rent' sign.
A red brick church with a tall steeple and arched windows.

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A large, modern building with a dome roof, surrounded by a parking lot and trees.

Columbus Civic Center

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Catch an event at Columbus Civic Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the entertainment venues and theatre scene in this walkable area.
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Where to stay in Downtown Columbus

Find the best Downtown Columbus areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, white colonial-style building with columns and a central entrance.
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MidTown

While visiting MidTown, you might make a stop by sights like Columbus Museum and Smith-McCullers House.

A tall, white monument with steps leading up to it, surrounded by trees and a bench.
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Open Photo by Aaron D. Hunt

Downtown Historic District

If you're spending some time in Downtown Historic District, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river.

Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District

While Weracoba-St. Elmo Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

A river winding through a dense forest with a partly cloudy sky.

East Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Springer Opera House and RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

A church with a tall steeple and a clock tower, surrounded by trees and buildings during sunset.

Wynnton Village Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Wynnton Village Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Columbus Museum and Springer Opera House.

Downtown Columbus Travel Guide