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Short North Arts District
G e r m an V i l l ag e &
Brewery District
A r e na D i s t r i c t
Ca m p u s & C l i n t o nv i l l e
Downtown Columbus
Downtown Columbus
Arena District
Short North Arts District
Campus & Clintonville
According to Realtor.com, Columbus is among the top
10 cities in the country where downtown is making
a comeback, and this decades-long resurgence offers
opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As Ohio’s
capital, downtown serves as the seat of federal, state
and local government. It’s also the city’s central business
district and cultural hub.
The northwest part of downtown Columbus is known as
the Arena District. Developed through a partnership
between Nationwide Realty Investors, the City of
Columbus and a number of private investors, the area
sits on the site of the former Ohio Penitentiary. Its name
comes from the first building in the neighborhood,
Nationwide Arena, and now its home to all of Columbus’
professional sports teams and filled with restaurants, bars,
condos and offices.
The Short North Arts District sits along the stretch
of High Street between downtown and Ohio State’s
campus and is signified by the 17 lighted arches that line
the main thoroughfare. At its heart, the Short North is
an arts neighborhood, as evidenced by the many murals
along the sides of the buildings. Beyond that, it’s a hub
of activity offering more than 100 restaurants, galleries
and boutiques and booming with new mixed-use and
residential development. The Short North is also very
LGBTQ+-friendly and considered to be one of the city’s
gayborhoods.
Ohio State University’s (OSU) main campus in Columbus
is almost a city unto itself with more than 50,000 undergraduate students alone, hailing from around the globe.
Founded in 1870 as an agricultural college, the university
is one of the land-grant schools developed as part of the
Morrill Act. Though its agricultural prowess continues
to be a top draw for students, OSU is a major research
university as well with students getting hands-on training
at places like the Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Center, Battelle, Chemical Abstracts and Honda.
Franklinton
Franklinton, the first place to be settled in the area in
1797, is separated from downtown by the Scioto River
to the east, and is experiencing a renaissance as a new
center for the city’s maker culture and independent art
scene. Ample trails and parkland along the Scioto Mile
connect the two areas, with Franklinton offering a quieter
mix of residential streets and revitalized industrial
buildings.
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German Village & Brewery District
Located just south of downtown Columbus, German
Village is one of the most atmospheric neighborhoods in
the Midwest. Originally built by German settlers in the
mid-1800s, the lovingly restored brick houses, shops,
streets and sidewalks are full of historic charm and
modern swank. German Village has ample food options,
both German and otherwise, as well as bars and
breweries for those who imbibe.
Grandview
Grandview is a delightful neighborhood just west of
downtown that offers a good mix of suburban living with
desirable urban amenities. A walkable “main street” area
is filled with boutiques, restaurants and bars while a new
development at the Grandview Yard offers an ever
growing selection of shops and other new establishments.
Easton
Easton is the premier retail center in Ohio featuring over
240 best-in-class shops, restaurants and entertainment
venues and have won numerous awards. The district
includes scores of shops, including Nordstrom’s, LL Bean,
the American Girl Store, Crate & Barrel and Tiffany’s.
Locally based retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch and
Victoria’s Secret test new concepts here.
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