Uptown District, OH

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.

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Popular places to visit


Uptown District Hotel Deals

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is AED 452 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
AED 452
AED 620 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (1,569 reviews)
Room was nice and the bed was comfortable! My biggest upset was that there was construction happening in the room next to us. I was hoping for a morning sleeping in but that didn’t happen once the construction began. Would be nice if they didn’t book rooms close to one under repair.

Reviewed on 1 February 2026

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
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 AED 364 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 364
AED 429 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 ...
5.8/10 (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 December 2025

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown

3 out of 5
35 West Spring Street Columbus OH
The price is AED 356 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 356
AED 420 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room great customer service

Reviewed on 24 January 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
50 West Broad Street Columbus OH
The price is AED 659 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
AED 659
AED 778 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (930 reviews)
This hotel exceeded all expectations. The décor is beautiful and thoughtfully designed, making the entire space feel elegant yet comfortable. The staff were outstanding—friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. Dining at The Keep Restaurant was a true highlight; the food was exceptional in ...

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
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 AED 345 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 345
AED 407 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,081 reviews)
Very nice for the event I was attending

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

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

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
50 North Third Street Columbus OH
The price is AED 481 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
AED 481
AED 568 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice, safe, and clean hotel. The breakfast bar was amazing and fresh!

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Uptown District

Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

Downtown Columbus

4.5/5(1,219 area reviews)

Enjoy entertainment options like theaters, concerts, and the Scioto Mile's riverfront parks in this central business district with towering buildings and various educational institutions.

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.

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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
Aristide Maillol’s,  The Mountain floating on a raft of roses.

Discovery District

Discovery District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Columbus Museum of Art and Kelton House Museum and Garden while in the area.

Discovery District
Columbus is a City in central Ohio

Short North

Colorful, offbeat, and trendy, this densely-populated district offers art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee shops. Stroll along High Street under its 17 lighted metal arches, and admire the vibrant murals on its brick buildings.

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

4/5(1 area review)

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