Arena District/Convention Area

NORTH MARKET: PETER AHN MUST DO

World-class, state-of-the-art stadiums with great views make cheering on the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer team and Columbus Clippers Triple-A baseball team all the more fun!

MUST SEE

There’s not a bad seat in the house at the outdoor amphitheater at KEMBA Live! Sit on the lawn and listen to your favorite national bands.

MUST EAT

A favorite of the locals, the North Market boasts dozens of specialty food vendors and eclectic prepared foods for lunch or dinner.

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EXPLORE BY NEIGHBORHOOD ARENA DISTRICT/ CONVENTION AREA

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ARENA DISTRICT ATTRACTIONS/NIGHTLIFE

A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com. Live performances by local bands. Columbus Blue Jackets, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-246-3735, bluejackets.com. National Hockey League team that plays at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus’ Arena District. Columbus Crew, 96 Columbus Crew Way, 43215, 614-447-4188, columbuscrew.com. The team plays in the brand-new Lower.com Field.

Huntington Park – Home of the

Columbus Clippers, 330 Huntington Park Ln., 43215, 614-462-5250, clippersbaseball.com. Triple-A Affiliate of Cleveland Guardians, walking distance to surrounding hotels, year-round fun! Howl At the Moon, 504 N. Park St., 43215, 614-568-4695, howlatthemoon.com/columbus. Come sing, dance and howl as talented musicians perform your favorite songs in a high-energy show! KEMBA LIVE!, 405 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com. America’s first indoor/outdoor concert venue, located in the Arena District. Park Street Cantina, 491 N. Park St., 43215, 614-884-2108, parkstreetcantina.com. Relax on the patio, sip a margarita on the swings and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. Whistle & Keg, 343 N. Front St., 43215, 614-419-1979, whistlekeg.com. Brewery and Beer Hall in the heart of the Arena District.

RESTAURANTS

bd’s Mongolian Grill, 295 Marconi Blvd., 43215, 614-586-0077, bdsmongolianbarbeque.com. Create your own stir-fry. Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza, 199 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-229-4275, bostons.com. Sports bar with pizza, pasta, salads. Kid-friendly. Hilton Columbus Downtown, 401 N. High St., 43215, 614-384-8600, columbusdowntown.hilton.com. Full-service property in the eclectic hub of downtown’s Short North Arts District. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Columbus, 89 E. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-686-7800, jeffruby.com/columbus. U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks, seafood and sushi, live music and impeccable service that is unmatched!

NADA 220 W. Nationwide Blvd. 614-715-8260 eatdrinknada.com

Escape the ordinary with the freshest margs around. Gather your favorite tacoaficionados for dinner, lunch, or weekend brunch, and we’ll bring the party. R Bar Arena, 413 N. Front St., 43215, 614-221-4950, rbararena.com. Ohio’s hockey headquarters. 32 flat screens, daily specials and happy hour. Rodizio Grill, 125 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-241-4400, rodiziogrill.com. Authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Sunny Street Cafe, 277 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-222-3008, sunnystreetcafe.com. Best breakfast, brunch and best value lunch downtown. Outdoor dining and semi-private space. Ted’s Montana Grill, 191 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-227-0013, tedsmontanagrill.com. Made-from-scratch cuisine such as award-winning burgers, steaks and all natural bison. Zoup! Arena District, 155 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-607-5600, zoup.com. Locally owned eatery featuring handcrafted soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, bowls and mac.

VISITOR SERVICES

Arena District, 375 N. Front St., 43215, 614-242-3711, arenadistrict.com. The premier entertainment district in downtown Columbus, offering sports, dining and live music. Experience Columbus Visitor Center, 277 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-221-6623, experiencecolumbus.com. Get recommendations on what to see, do and eat.

CONVENTION AREA ATTRACTIONS/NIGHTLIFE

Brewcadia, 467 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-8831, barleysbrewcadia.com. Callahan’s Irish Tavern, 520 Park St., 43215, 614-223-1200, callahanscolumbus.com. Rooftop patio and pub steps away from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Crew

LIVE TO EXPLORE COLUMBUS

Dante Washington, director of team strategic partnerships and business development with the Columbus Crew and former striker for the Crew, shares what he loves about the Columbus Crew’s new home.

“The new downtown stadium is the best-in-class stadium in the MLS and there is no better spot for that than the Arena District. When you look at the teams that are already down there — Clippers and the Blue Jackets: those two organizations provide so much entertainment already. The Crew adds to the environment in the Arena District.”

Grab a beer and watch the Columbus Clippers play at Huntington Park.

Char-Bar, 439 N. High St., 43215, 614-225-9439. Steps from the Convention Center. Pool, darts, juke box. Dahlia Bar & Lounge, 147 Vine St., 43215, 614-224-3002, dahliacolumbus.com. The only true night club in the Arena District. Specializing in DJs from all over the world.

Denmark, 463 N. High St., 43215, 614-914-6700, denmarkonhigh.com. A lite-contemporary menu and top-rated cocktails, wines and craft beers. Granero, 51 Vine St., 43215, 614-972-8957, granerocolumbus.com. Amazing drinks, delicious and creative food, awesome happy hour, dancing, DJs. Novak’s Tavern & Patio, 475 N. High St., 43215, 614-224-8821, novakstavern.com. SegAway Tours of Columbus, 400 N. High St., 43215, 614-222-3005, segawaytoursofcolumbus.com. Two-hour guided Segway tours explore Short North Arts District, Arena District and riverfront parks.

RESTAURANTS

Barley’s Brewing Company, 467 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-2537, barleysbrewing.com. Award-winning ales complement a full menu. BBR Columbus, 106 Vine St., 43215, 614-365-7625, bbrcolumbus.com. Offers the No. 1 food & nightlife spot in Columbus. Featuring patio seating with a full bar! Greater Columbus Convention Center, Located 400 N. High St., 43215

Charley’s Grilled Subs, 43215, 614-344-6772. A Columbus original, offering freshly grilled Phillysteak sandwiches, handcut fries and lemonade.

Chicken ‘n Eggs, 43215, 614-461-8116. Breakfast, fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches and more.

Fame’s Diner, 43215, 614-461-0587. Daily specials, grilled sandwiches, breakfast and delicious Indian cuisine. JaVa’s, 43215, 614-224-4676, javas.com.

Gourmet coffee, hot, iced, or frozen espresso drinks, smoothies, Nitro cold brew. Tasty baked goods.

Mykonos Gyros, 43215, 614-463-9263.

Greek specialties, pita sandwiches and desserts. Breakfast served daily.

Siam, 43215, 614-461-8116. Authentic Thai and Chinese cuisine — Pad Thai, General

Tso’s chicken, soup, sushi and noodles. Max & Erma’s – Crowne Plaza, 55 E. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-228-5555, maxandermas.com. Serving all-American favorites since 1972.

North Market, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-463-9664, northmarket.org. Historic public market featuring fresh and prepared foods, flowers, wine, beer and more.

Dos Hermanos, 43215, 614-670-4239, doshermanoscolumbus.com. Serving authentic Mexican food from family recipes using fresh ingredients.

Hot Chicken Takeover, 43215, 614-800-4538, hotchickentakeover.com. Perfectly fried juicy chicken, rubbed with a secret cayenne-infused spice. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 43215, 614-228-9960, jenis.com. Ice creams built from the ground up with superlative ingredients.

NORTH MARKET DOWNTOWN 59 Spruce St. 614-463-9664 northmarket.org

The original North Market is a 145-year-old public market located in Downtown Columbus. Inside you’ll find more than 30 independently owned small businesses offering a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, flowers, specialty foods, international prepared foods and distinctive gifts.

Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, 43215, 614-486-4861, staufs.com. Velvet Cafe & Ice Cream/ Subway, 400 N. High St., 43215, 614-222-0740. Delicious ice cream, paninis, deli sandwiches, hot hogs, salads and breakfast. Delivery available.

SHOPPING

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Located at 400 N. High St.

Heroes & Games, 614-228-8500. Buy, sell, trade. Comic books, collectible video games, board games, toys and special events.

North Market

Located at 59 Spruce St.

Green Olive Company, 614-754-8652, greenolivecompany.com. Ohio Buckeye Connection, 614-223-0089. The Ohio State University memorabilia, gifts and apparel for men, women, children and pets.

VISITOR SERVICES

Donya’s Florals, 400 N. High St., 43215, 614-626-2260, donyasflorals.com. Rated a Top 16 floral designer in Columbus, Donya’s designs/ delivers gorgeous arrangements. Fresh Look Beauty/Barber Boutique, 400 N. High St., 43215, 614-754-1741. Barber shop and beauty service all in one. Services include hair cutting, coloring and styling.

NATIONWIDE ARENA Home of the Columbus Blue Jackets

HUNTINGTON PARK Home of the Columbus Clippers