Uptown District Travel Guide
Columbus
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio State University
Explore the campus of Ohio State University, a top university in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Uptown District
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The room was spotless and whole hotel sparkling clean. The tile work in every area was beautiful. The staff were very friendly & answered my questions about parking garage (not affiliated to hotel but attached) Very convenient location just a block from Nationwide Arena & entertainment district and ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus Downtown-Convention Center
Bed was super comfortable. Room was clean, air unit however a little noisy, but overall a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Laura checked us in and was just warming and welcoming! The room was lovely clean and accomodating for the nite we stayed. Bed very comfortable. nice Buffett breakfast too! 5 STARS!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Clean room, comfortable bed, room is a little bit "landlord special" with all of the paint on things like the metal bathroom door frame (which made it loud and difficult to close). Hotel is also by a bus terminal so expect to here reverse sirens.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection
Overall the stay was good. The room was very nice. The vanity mirror light didn't work and the projector they provided was in poor shape. Neither of these broke the stay. One thing though i was unhappy with was the shape of the stairwells. I tend to use stairs over the elevator and you would have ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
Yes nice rooms and worth the price
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.
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.
Victorian Village
Victorian Village is well liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, North Market and Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
