Short North Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Short North
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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Our pick of the best Short North Hotel Deals
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Perfect stay
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Excellent staff, clean rooms!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Comfortable room, clean, reception staff was friendly. Price was a little high for a non-convention weekend but otherwise good experience.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
The place was Right across the street from Convention center. Clean and Comfortable they even gave us a late checkout because we had volleyball games at 9 and 12pm The Man at the Front Desk as well as the others absolutely awesome Says Hello and God Bless you when you walk in and leave and really ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Moxy Columbus Short North
Stay was great, staff was friendly! Wish there would have been more luggage carts, they few they had were in use both time I needed one.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
We had a wonderful stay at the Jungle House! Our host was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. The space itself was also super well-done.
Reviewed on 2 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.
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
