Arena District, OH

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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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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Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is NT$5,049 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$5,049
NT$5,958 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,463 reviews)
The staff was friendly and the food options within the hotel were great!

Reviewed on 2026/1/18

Hilton Columbus Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
517 PARK ST Columbus OH
The price is NT$4,335 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$4,335
NT$5,115 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Very nice room and bathroom. Staff was friendly, valet parking was a bonus. Great location. Astra bar restaurant was really cool. Only down was no morning coffee option besides keurig.

Reviewed on 2026/1/5

AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
501 N High St Columbus OH
The price is NT$4,909 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$4,909
NT$5,793 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Very clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Hampton Inn & Suites 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 NT$3,126 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
NT$3,126
NT$3,689 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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 2025/12/8

The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capital Square
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is NT$4,200 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
NT$4,200
NT$5,701 total
Jan 26 - Jan 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! (1,563 reviews)
The room was clean.

Reviewed on 2026/1/19

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The Junto

The Junto

4 out of 5
77 Belle St Columbus OH
The price is NT$5,255 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
NT$5,255
NT$7,264 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (801 reviews)
Loved the lobby with lots of places to hang out - and a big fireplace

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

The Junto
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Other neighborhoods around Arena District

Santa Maria showing a bay or harbor and heritage elements

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.

Downtown Columbus
Obligatory pic of the holiday lights at the Columbus Commons.

Uptown District

If you're spending some time in Uptown District, Palace Theatre and Capitol Square are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown 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
Columbus Pride is always top notch. Check out a drag show at Axis!
#Festival #Pride

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
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


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