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 entertainment choices 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.
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.
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 lively festivals and great live music.
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
"👍"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Columbus
"Rooms are small and musty smelling. Staff was nice and helpful."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
"Great location, walkable to convention center and many restaurants. Most importantly, it was clean. Just a bummer some gym equipment was out of order and room service came in the room despite us declining it."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph
"Lovely hotel in a central location, with friendly and helpful staff!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Great location, good rooms"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Wyndham Columbus
"Love this hotel I would definitely come again 😉"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Short North
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.
Polaris
Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.
University District
University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ohio Stadium and Wexner Center for the Arts while you're in town.
Worthington
Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.
Northeast Columbus
If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
