Uptown District

Columbus

Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.
“The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center located at 39 E. State Street in Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the historic 1928 movie palace was saved from demolition in 1969 and completely restored. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977 as one of the nation's finest surviving grand theaters.” (Wiki) (June 2015) #History
The Rotunda is one of the most remarkable spaces in the Statehouse. Stretching 120 feet from the floor to the oculus. The crown jewel in the Rotunda's dome is its 29-foot-wide skylight. The center circle of the skylight is a hand-painted Great Seal of Ohio, a reproduction of the Seal that was in use in 1861 when the Rotunda was completed. The seal in the dome, which is 3ft in diameter, is slightly different than the seal in use today. This seal not only has the mountains, a sheaf of wheat and a bundle of arrows, but it also includes a canal boat in the foreground. The canals were an important mode of transportation at the time this seal was designed (circa 1847). The seal has changed five times in the course of Ohio's history. #architecture
The LeVeque Tower is a 47-story Art Deco-style building, it was the tallest building in Columbus from 1927 until 1974 when the Rhodes State Office Tower was completed. The LeVeque Tower is 555 feet 6 inches tall, which at the time of its completion made it the tallest building between New York City and Chicago and the fifth tallest building in the world. It was meant to be built exactly one half-foot taller than the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. #architecture

Popular places to visit

Ohio Theater showing theater scenes, heritage elements and signage

Ohio Theatre

This theater is the gold-and-red velvet crown of Ohio, featuring exciting musicals and concerts on its lavish Baroque-style stage.

Ohio Theatre
Palace Theatre which includes signage, theater scenes and a hotel

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.

Palace Theatre
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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.

Ohio Statehouse
The LeVeque Tower is a steel frame building covered in glazed architectural terra-cotta tiles with an oak-bark texture. Originally, the building's exterior featured a large number of sculptures. However, much of it had to be removed because the terra-cotta began to crumble and fall to the street. Lost sculptures include four 18 feet eagles at the corners of the building at the 36th floor and four 20 feet statues of colossus and youth on the sides of the building at the setback of the 40th floor The spaces left by the departed sculpture serve as the bases for lights used to illuminate the tower. The Tower is often illuminated in white, but the colors change for certain holidays. Green for St,. Patrick's Day. Red, White and Blue for the 4th of July. Red and Green for the Christmas season. #architecture

LeVeque Tower

Learn about the local history of Columbus when you spend time at LeVeque Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

LeVeque Tower
Completed in 1861 the Ohio Statehouse is one of the few that does not have a dome. The statue was placed in 1906 to honor William McKinley, former Ohio Governor and US President.

Capitol Square

You can learn about the history of Columbus when you stop by Capitol Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Capitol Square
Columbus' Engine House No. 16, built in 1903, operated as a city ladder company between 1908 and 1981. The building is now home to the Central Ohio Fire Museum and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Oh, it is also supposedly haunted by the snorting of ghostly horses. The ghosts of horses once stabled there to pull the fire wagons. #architecture

Central Ohio Fire Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Central Ohio Fire Museum in Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Central Ohio Fire Museum

Things to do

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass

P3,192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: Multiple Attractions Pass
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena

P6,608
per adult
Columbus Blue Jackets Ice Hockey Game at Nationwide Arena
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative

P2,457
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Columbus: 1-Hour Themed Escape Room Adventure & Narrative
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus

P2,432
per adult
The Escape Game at Easton Town Center in Columbus
An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

P714
per adult
An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus
Alt Eats Van Tour

Alt Eats Tour Discover International Flavors in Columbus

P5,624
per adult
Alt Eats Tour Discover International Flavors in Columbus
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Top hotels in Uptown District

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is P7,777 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
P7,777
P10,567 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,588 reviews)
The location next to the convention center was ideal. The restaurant was great. We never got room service for three nights and the bed was too hard for my liking.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street Columbus OH
The price is P8,955 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P8,955
P10,567 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
The only factor that saved the review from a 1-star was the staff members. Everyone was friendly and provided top notch customer service. However the rooms are very poorly designed, have many features that seem old/outdated, and some areas seem very dirty as well. I reserved a room with a king bed ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center

2.5 out of 5
111 E. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus OH
The price is P5,261 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P5,261
P6,208 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,071 reviews)
The guy that checked us in was nice. The hotel was nice and clean. The room was spacious. The only thing that I found was that when I opened the drawer on the nightstand between the two beds, there was trash and food in it that hadn’t been cleaned up.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

4 out of 5
75 E State St Columbus OH
The price is P6,310 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
P6,310
P7,446 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions COSI and Nationwide ...
5.4/10 (29 reviews)
This place was terrible, no fresh towels, no fixing the rooms, no hot water in the morning, one staff member at front desk! I would like a full refund before going to the BBB. I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED!

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
50 West Broad Street Columbus OH
The price is P11,246 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
P11,246
P13,271 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (943 reviews)
For the price of the hotel rooms are inadequately small. The rooms have nice and fancy decor, however lack size and practicality. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
35 West Spring Street Columbus OH
The price is P6,210 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
P6,210
P7,328 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Uptown District

Santa Maria featuring a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

The abundant dining options and 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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nationwide Arena or KEMBA Live!.

Arena District
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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
Italian Village

Italian Village

Restaurants and architecture are just a few things travelers like about Italian Village. A stop by Jazz Arts Group is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Italian Village
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
#hometown pride in our beautiful #gardens #details

Victorian Village

The restaurants and live music are a few reasons travelers visit Victorian Village. Want to see more of the surrounding area? North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are a few top sights nearby.

Victorian Village

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