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 lively festivals 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 great live music or attend a sporting event.
Ohio Stadium
Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals 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.
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.
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 Short North Hotel Deals
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Beautiful hotel, nice modern design. Wonderful bed and bathroom. Great view. And excellent staff. They were wonderful to my dog as well. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
Amazing staff!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
Staff was great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Staff was super friendly, breakfast had a good selection of goods and really appreciated the tea and coffee available in lobby at all times and the microwave when needing to reheat late night soup! Beds were super comfy
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Jungle House Boutique Suites – Short North & Convention Center
The place was clean, modern, and charming. The staff were very attentive, responsive to our needs, and checked in to ensure things were going well.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Junto
It being located just across the COSI was a big bonus. We were able to use their parking for a couple of dollars cheaper than the hotel.and it was easily accesible. It’s so close to downtown but has the peace and quiet of the suburbs. The hotel is also just adjacent to the police station which made ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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.
