South Side Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Nationwide Arena
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.
Things to do
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
German Village Walking Food Tour in Columbus
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Top hotels in South Side
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
This was the second stay, very convinient to walk to convention center and market place and restaurant are really good. Nice food and drinks at the lobby restaurant and walkable to other food places.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wyndham Columbus
Difficulty getting to the right outside door to find my room, staff not knowledgeable sending me to doors that would not let in to rooms assigned. Caused a lot of discomfort having to go to the wrong doors!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Love the Blackwell. Wonderful location
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
I only stayed 1 night but it was fantastic. The staff was great and helpful when needed. I will be returning
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Nice place and convenient for our volleyball games.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Columbus Airport Marriott
Everything was great at the hotel,they had a restaurant,it was not open at the time we were there,but they had one.Staff was nice and knowledgeable,quick checkin.Only complaint was it was chilly in the room and when trying to turn the heat on all we got was cold air.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Side
German Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schwartz Castle or Muse Gallery.
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.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.
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.
