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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in 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 lively festivals and great live music.

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

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

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

German Village Walking Food Tour in Columbus

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

German Village Walking Food Tour in Columbus
Top hotels in Short North

Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room was nice, beds were comfortable, loved the light up magnifying mirror in bathroom!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Graduate by Hilton Columbus
great room, friendly cleaning staff and bar/desk/restaurant
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Nice hotel and lovely inside. Excellent room service. Horrible valet with only one spot for parking and only one person running valet ($50 a night). Room could use a good vacuuming. We watched a woman struggle with her luggage -no bell hop -noone to open doors- no luggage cart. And three employees ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Clean Room and everyone that worked there had a pleasant comment or smile for us. Outdoor sounds from High St. were a little loud at times, but being in the heart of the city, it’s to be expected.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
Clean , very nice owners, easy access to the downtown area
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
good stay
Reviewed on 6 May 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.

University District
University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

