Columbus, Ohio event weekends: what to do between sessions
Ohio's capital and home of Ohio State, with the Short North arts district and German Village.
Events we cover in Columbus, Ohio
Arriving
John Glenn Columbus (CMH) is 15 minutes from downtown.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Airport and Easton chains | Cheaper rooms. |
| Mid-range | Short North | Between downtown and campus. |
| Splurge | Downtown | Junto and LeVeque. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Columbus-University Area
- Mid-range: Graduate Columbus
- Splurge: The Junto
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- COSI science center.
Rainy-day backups
- Columbus Museum of Art.
Free things to do
- Scioto Mile.
- German Village streets.
Getting around
- COTA buses and rideshare. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.