Near East Side Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Lincoln Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Lincoln Theatre during your stay in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Franklin Park
Franklin Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in 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 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.
Top hotels in Near East Side
Hyatt Regency Columbus
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Wyndham Columbus
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus East Airport
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Near East Side
Uptown District
If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Italian Village
Visitors to Italian Village like its restaurants and architecture, and Jazz Arts Group is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
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- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Franklin Park
- Nelson Park
- King Arts Complex
- Mayme Moore Park
- Saunders Park
- Ohio State University
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Nationwide Arena
- Ohio Stadium
- Ohio Expo Center and State Fair
- Historic Crew Stadium
- Polaris Fashion Place
- COSI
- Schottenstein Center
- Hollywood Casino
- Ohio State Fairgrounds
- Zoombezi Bay Waterpark
- Lower.com Field
- Ohio Theatre
- Palace Theatre
- Scioto Downs
- KEMBA Live!
- Columbus Museum of Art