Polaris Travel Guide

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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.
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.
Bacon cheeseburger from Five Guys Burgers and Fries. While it's true this is a fast food/fast-casual chain, it should by no means be lumped in with the Burger Kings and McDonald's of the world. A damn tasty burger with plenty of topping choices for customization.
The Smokehouse Burger from Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in the Polaris area topped with java BBQ sauce, apple-wood smoked bacon, cheddar and red onion with a side of tots. #delicious
First snow of the year. #winterwonders

Popular places to visit

The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.

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.

Ohio State University
A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.

Greater Columbus Convention Center

5/5(1 review)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Greater Columbus Convention Center, a top convention centre in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium

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

Ohio Stadium
Historic Crew Stadium

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
Nationwide Arena

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.

Nationwide Arena
COSI featuring interior views as well as an individual female

COSI

There’s always more to discover in this innovative science adventure center, complete with giant 3-D digital screen and hundreds of fun-filled activities.

COSI

Activities

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

AU$63
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
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Our pick of the best Polaris Hotel Deals

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

3 out of 5
8805 Orion Place Columbus OH
The price is AU$183 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$183
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,105 reviews)
Hotel was very clean and nice. The breakfast was very good and there was a wide variety of stuff to choose from. Only thing bad was the air conditioner didn't turn on but we were able to get a fan from the lobby to cool the room down. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

4 out of 5
8700 Lyra Dr Columbus OH
The price is AU$241 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$241
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Didnt have breakfast

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

3 out of 5
2006 POLARIS PARKWAY Columbus OH
The price is AU$181 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$181
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (873 reviews)
The staff was friendly and excellent at they jobs. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The sitting area was comfortable. Bathroom was great. The breakfast was delicious, lots of choices.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

2.5 out of 5
8411 Pulsar Pl Columbus OH
The price is AU$182 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$182
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room spotless. Pool was fun.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris

Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris

3.5 out of 5
9100 Lyra Dr Columbus OH
The price is AU$182 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$182
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was good. Staff was great , friendly and very accommodating. Fun lounge in lobby. Near shops and restaurants

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

3.5 out of 5
5100 Upper Metro Pl Dublin OH
The price is AU$209 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$209
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dublin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
great front desk, nice bar, nice room, omelet bar at breakfast was delicious, would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin
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Other neighbourhoods around Polaris

An old wooden sign warning about the lowhead dam just down stream. There are newer looking metal signs. The lichen encrusted sign reads "Danger, Dam Ahead. Portage at Marker". This can be found east of Antrim lake on the western shore of the river, along the trails that snake through the wooded area of the park. #urbanjungle

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by McConnell Arts Center or The Candle Lab while you're exploring the area.

Worthington
Come get a burst of color by visiting the retail greenhouse inside Oakland Nursery's Columbus store. Tons of orchids, succulents, cacti and other blooming and foliage houseplants to peruse, photograph and perhaps purchase. #colorful

North Linden

When in North Linden, you can plan a visit to Progressive Field and Champions of Columbus Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North Linden
The setting sun illuminating the trees above the creek inside Glen Echo Ravine. This spot isn't within the bounds of the actual park. It can be reached by a gravel access path behind Lucky's Market. From there, you can head east along the creek bed, through the ravine and end up inside the park.

Clintonville

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Clintonville and surrounding area, you can visit Columbus Park of Roses and Schottenstein Center.

Clintonville
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Easton

Travellers come to Easton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center while you're in town.

Easton
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Northeast Columbus

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Columbus
This pink and white marbled petunia is actually an unintended mutation of what was intended to be a completely pink bloom. The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!

Oletangy West

While visiting Oletangy West, you might make a stop by sights like Schottenstein Center and Bill Davis Stadium.

Oletangy West

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