Near East Columbus, OH
Columbus
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61325-Franklin-Park-Conservatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and interior views as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61239-Columbus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61324-Franklin-Park-Conservatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens which includes a park, marine life and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61319-Franklin-Park-Conservatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring a garden and outdoor art as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61316-Franklin-Park-Conservatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Near East Columbus
Popular places to visit
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61323-Franklin-Park-Conservatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
![Great, intimate venue for a concert.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/07f81779c2ad56bbc92908e1c6e8787c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lincoln Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Lincoln Theatre on your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
![Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61325-Franklin-Park-Conservatory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Franklin Park
Explore the great outdoors at Franklin Park, a lovely green space in Columbus.
![Cherry Blossoms!
I must be in Washington D.C.
Nope, just walking through the west campus of The Ohio State University.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cebe94aa7d50e6e1a8cf0d9bb90e3e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ohio State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
![Behold, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in all its wiener-wonderment!
There are currently eight Wienermobiles gallivanting across county commandeered by Hotdoggers passing out Wienerwhistles to wiener fanatics.
The Wienermobile made a stop at the NHL All Star Fan Festival in Columbus. What's the connection between hockey and wieners? Well, Oscar Mayer is owned by Kraft and Kraft has a promotion called Hockeyville in which communities compete to demonstrate their commitment to the sport of ice hockey. The winning community gets a cash prize dedicated to upgrading their local home arena, as well as host an NHL preseason game.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c156f2adb8934c7cc3e597121210efa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
![The Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ and Nationwide Arena went all out as hosts of the 2014 NHL All-star Game. In addition to hosting the skills competition and the game itself, the NHL fan festival was held at the nearby convention center and the Arena District was turned into All Star Winter Park with a giant snow slide and an outdoor NHL regulation sized ice rink.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/efe7d3aee69a72c7f6b61f1b3ff9105a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Near East Columbus Hotel Deals
![Sonesta Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26870/5273ef2e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 February 2025
![Wyndham Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23700/23685/22a39b90_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 February 2025
![Hilton Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5280000/5270400/5270320/0c43b756_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 February 2025
![Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1828/4a729cdf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 February 2025
![Hyatt Regency Columbus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2200/65fea79a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 February 2025
![The Junto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89830000/89820900/89820813/4586058c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 February 2025
Other neighborhoods around Near East Columbus
![Hovering just south of the 11th street entry to the Ohio State Fairgrounds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bee4909da466c6d8c67c4ba72051555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Milo-Grogan
While there might not be top attractions in Milo-Grogan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ohio State Fairgrounds and Natural Resources Park.
![The self proclaimed "DAMN GOOD BURGER" - Dry aged beef, house baked buttery roll, cheddar, sautéed onion, lettuce, tomato, English pub sauce & fries.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/aac079d8a51c0ab1aff8e266ca92812d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Schiller Park showing a pond, a fountain and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61250-Columbus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
German Village
You'll enjoy the restaurants and churches in German Village. You might want to make time for a stop at Schiller Park or Schwartz Castle.
![Santa Maria featuring a river or creek, a bay or harbor and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61307-Santa-Maria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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!.
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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.
![Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61308-Santa-Maria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Columbus
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.