Uptown District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ohio Statehouse
After visiting Ohio Statehouse, 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.
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.
Ohio Theatre
This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.
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.
Capitol Square
You can learn about the history of Columbus with a visit to Capitol Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Central Ohio Fire Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Central Ohio Fire Museum during your travels in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Our pick of the best Uptown District Hotel Deals
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
"Great location"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
"No on-site parking or valet offered. Had to walk a block away from the nearest parking deck. Dated amenities."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
"Hotel and room were not as advertised, dirty looking, room service food was disgusting, room wasn't cleaned just new towels put in bathroom, wifi didn't work properly, booked a king room and could only get two queens."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
"The room that I stayed in was not cleaned. There was food on the non-carpeted floor, the carpet hadn't been vacuumed and the shower still had someone else's hair in it when I used it the first time. The room was a little odd, about 1/3 of the room was completely empty save a single chair. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
"The pool was fabulous and the hot tub was fantastic"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
"Not many amenities other than its location to OSU."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Uptown District
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.
Northeast Columbus
If you're spending some time in Northeast Columbus, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Easton Town Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
