Discovery District Travel Guide

Columbus

Aristide Maillol’s, The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.
Aristide Maillol’s, The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.
Columbus out of Legos among other things at Columbus Museum of Art.
The walk way from the parking deck to Davidison Hall on the campus of Columbus State College.
Art in Bloom at the Columbus Museum of Art presented existing works of art with their florally inspired doppelganger.

Popular places to visit

Columbus Museum of Art which includes outdoor art and art

Columbus Museum of Art

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Columbus Museum of Art
Beautiful. Metered parking, but worth the walk. It’s in Old Deaf School Park.

Topiary Park

After visiting Topiary 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.

Topiary Park
Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower

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 State University
A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.

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.

Greater Columbus Convention Center
Easton Town Center

Easton Town Center

During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at Easton Town Center. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

Easton Town Center
Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA

Ohio Stadium

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium

Top hotels in Discovery District

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG

3 out of 5
175 East Town St Columbus OH
The price is 2.268.699 ₫ per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
2.268.699 ₫
2.677.065 ₫ total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Good service. Nice big parking lot.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Columbus Dwtn-Capitol Square by IHG
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
412 E Main St Columbus OH
The price is 2.630.126 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.630.126 ₫
3.103.549 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (620 reviews)
Very nice room and amenties

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street Columbus OH
The price is 3.416.087 ₫ per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
3.416.087 ₫
4.030.983 ₫ total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice, safe, and clean hotel. The breakfast bar was amazing and fresh!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square

4 out of 5
75 E State St Columbus OH
The price is 2.581.623 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
2.581.623 ₫
3.046.315 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions COSI and Nationwide ...
5.8/10 (7 reviews)
We appreciated the customer service. The new owner was a lovely man. Our room's heat did not work so they gave us a new room and a bag of some snacks and drinks.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is 3.581.180 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
3.581.180 ₫
4.842.697 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,568 reviews)
The room was very nice, however it was only set up for 1 person for amenities. 1 wash cloth, 1 coffee pod. Check in was easy. Valet parking was great but we should have called for our car much earlier because we waited about 30 minutes before they brought it up. The restaurant in the lobby was fantastic. ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.341.820 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
4.341.820 ₫
6.001.874 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (800 reviews)
Clean room Excellent customer service’ Friendly and accommodating Loved the ambiance

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Junto
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Other neighbourhoods around Discovery District

Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
Santa Maria which includes heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Columbus
This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved. In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District. #architecture

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.

Arena District
Schiller Park showing a pond, autumn leaves and a park

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.

German Village
Italian Village

Italian Village

Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.

Italian Village
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

Short North

Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.

Short North

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