Short North

Visit art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants! The Short North is a historic, eclectic, diverse, urban neighborhood known as the Art District of Columbus, Ohio. Near downtown, the Arena District, German Village, OSU, Brewery District, and the Convention Center; Short North is the place to be. Located just one mile north of the Westin Columbus on High St. For more information visit http://www.theshortnorth.com

Arena District

A brand new sports and entertainment development and the site of Nationwide Arena, home to Major League Hockey's Columbus Blue Jackets. The Arena District boasts exciting nightlife, many dining options and Drexel's Grand Movie Theatre. Located eight blocks North of the hotel on the corner of Nationwide Boulevard and Front Street. | For more information visit http://www.arena-district.com

COSI

A destination for kids and adults alike! Columbus Ohio's center of Science and Industry (COSI) is a 21st-century science and learning center, with exciting exhibits that change frequently. The building design combines a classic Central High School building with a modern addition featuring atrium, planetarium, theaters, and 116,000 square feet of exhibitions. COSI is only six blocks from the hotel on the West side of the river, across the Broad Street bridge. For more information visit http://www.cosi.org

Southern Theatre, Ohio Theatre and Palace Theatre

Whether it's classical, dance, world music, or a show for the whole family-- it's in the downtown theatres. These theatres are home to many of Columbus' premier arts groups, as well as special events. The Southern Theatre is adjacent to the hotel; the Ohio and Palace Theatres are three and four blocks North, respectively. For more information visit http://www.capa.com/columbus

German Village

German Village is Columbus' premiere downtown neighborhood and one of the preeminent historic districts in the United States. Consisting of 233 acres of "living" history where old meets new-- resulting in a vibrant and charming community. Only four blocks south of the hotel, German Village showcases quaint homes on original brick streets, coffee houses, the world-renowned Book Loft and a variety of Columbus' most famous restaurants including Lindey's, Schmidt's Sausage Haus, the original Max and Erma's, Barcelona and the Olde Mohawk. For more information visit http://www.germanvillage.com