Short North Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
North Market
During your visit to Columbus, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Easton Town Center
During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Historic Crew Stadium
Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
German Village Walking Food Tour in Columbus
Top hotels in Short North
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Excellently
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Television kept losing connection. It happened last time I stayed there too.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Everything was clean and hold up to their stabdards
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
The room and staff was great. The shower hot water was not very hot.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
This place was just stellar! Loved every bit. It felt like a home away from home. The owners were attentive and readily available. The home is very clean and cozy……. If you plan on coming to Columbus this is the place to be.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Clean, convenient, and the bar/restaurant is nice.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Short North
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
Downtown Columbus
The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.
Arena District
Arena District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Nationwide Arena and KEMBA Live! while you're in town.
Milo-Grogan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Milo-Grogan and surrounding area, you can visit Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
