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.

#architecture
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
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Hilton Columbus Downtown

Hilton Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
402 North High Street Columbus OH
The price is NT$5,409 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
NT$5,409
NT$6,382 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,477 reviews)
Clean & Localtion

Reviewed on 2026/2/11

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 22 to Feb 23
NT$4,335
NT$5,167 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (427 reviews)
every staff person from the valet, to check-in to bartender to the cleaning staff were friendly and very helpful. They made the trip!

Reviewed on 2026/2/11

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$4,907 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
NT$4,907
NT$5,790 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
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! (1,002 reviews)
Awesome as always….

Reviewed on 2026/2/1

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
The price is NT$3,882 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
NT$3,882
NT$5,325 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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)
The staff was so kind and accommodating! The room was great & the hotel was clean all around. Will definitely be staying again!

Reviewed on 2026/2/7

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 15 to Feb 16
NT$5,255
NT$7,264 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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! (809 reviews)
Not your typical hotel lobby. It's a hangout, for guests and for the community. The rooftop bar gives a speakeasy vibe, but where everyone is welcome. And the room - probably the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept on. Delightfully cool and relaxing.

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

The Junto
Wyndham Columbus

Wyndham Columbus

4 out of 5
175 Hutchinson Ave Columbus OH
The price is NT$1,851 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
NT$1,851
NT$2,184 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.8/10 (1,927 reviews)
Nice, clean room

Reviewed on 2026/2/11

Wyndham Columbus
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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
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
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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.

Short North
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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

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


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