Scioto Mile Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Palace Theatre
Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.
Genoa Park and Amphitheater
After visiting Genoa Park and Amphitheater, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
LeVeque Tower
Learn about the local history of Columbus when you take a trip to LeVeque Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
North Bank Park
North Bank Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Bicentennial Park
After visiting Bicentennial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Our pick of the best Scioto Mile Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
I reserve a room with a king bed and it appeared to only be a queen. Water pressure in the shower was soooo weak. Hotel was clean and staff was nice.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
The hotel is an elegant location, on point with design and guest amenities, including music of the golden era. We were enthralled with the room, celestial sky over our bed, restaurant, bar with speakeasy gas lights, warm welcome from staff and ease of everything.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The room was terrible with little windows and yiu couldn’t see out as there was so much moisture in the glass. The parking situation is terrible to have to walk through the alley because need key access but don’t get that until you check in
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wyndham Columbus
If you wanna stay at a dive motel, this is your place
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
The Blackwell is an amazing hotel and facility right on OSU's campus, which is why it's amazingly convenient to so much, but also hard to get a room (and at a "normal" price) on busy times like parents' weekend or any home football game weekend. But if you can get a room at their normal rate on an ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Great hotel! Loved every part of it
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scioto Mile
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.
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.
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.
Short North
Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Columbus Children's Theatre while in the area.
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.
