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CENTER AREA
Looking to explore the Arena District and Convention Center area? Use these helpful lists of attractions, restaurants, shops and more to plan your time. MUST
Pair a pint of Walnut Brown Ale, a Goodwood IPA or an Old Fashioned cocktail with Goodwood Brewing’s wings, burgers, sandwiches or yummy weekend brunch.
Columbus Crew matches are even more exciting in the brand-new Lower.com Field! The stadium provides an unmatched fan experience for cheering on the Black and Gold.
See where Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams got its start at the North Market. A must for any visitor (Guy Fieri included!), the nearly 150-year-old market is filled with fresh foods and an international selection of food.
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Arena District Things To Do
A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com. Live performances by local bands.
The Big Bang, 1516 N. High St., 43201, 614-947-0434, thebigbangbar.com. A high-energy dueling piano bar. Sing and dance along to your favorite song requests played live!
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.
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!
Huntington Park –
Home of the Columbus Clippers, 330 Huntington Park Ln., 43215, 614-462-5250, milb.com/columbus. Triple-A Affiliate of Cleveland Guardians, walking distance to surrounding hotels, year-round fun.
KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com. America’s first indoor/outdoor concert venue, located in the Arena District.
Lower.com Field – Home of the Columbus Crew, 96 Columbus Crew Way, 43215, lowerfieldcbus.com. State-of-the-art stadium where you can cheer on Columbus’ Major League Soccer team.
FOOD & DRINK
Dos Hermanos, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-670-4239, doshermanoscolumbus.com. Serving authentic Mexican food from family recipes using fresh ingredients.
Flavor and Fire, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-229-4273, flavorandfire.com.
Goodwood Brewing, 401 N. Front St., 43215, 440-829-1432, goodwoodbrewing.com/columbus.
Granero, 51 Vine St., 43215, 614-972-8957, granerocolumbus.com. Amazing drinks, delicious and creative food, awesome happy hour, dancing, DJs.
Hot Chicken Takeover, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-800-4538, hotchickentakeover.com. Perfectly fried juicy chicken, rubbed with a secret cayenne-infused spice.
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, impeccable service that is unmatched!
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-228-9960, jenis.com. Ice creams built from the ground up with superlative ingredients.
Moran’s Bar and Grill, 415 N. Front St., 43215, 614-972-7170, moransbarandgrille.com. Nada Restaurant, 220 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-715-8260, eatdrinknada.com. Kick back at this taco and cocktail joint.
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce St. 614-463-9664 northmarket.org
The original North Market is a 147-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.
Novak’s Tavern & Patio, 475 N. High St., 43215, 614-224-8821, novakstavern.com. Our bar is just the place for you! From a place to unwind, to a lively Saturday night with friends!
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/ columbus. Authentic Brazilian steakhouse.
Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-486-4861, staufs.com.
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 Arena District, 191 W. Nationwide Blvd., 43215, 614-227-0013, tedsmontanagrill.com. Made-from-scratch cuisine such as award-winning burgers, steaks and all natural bison.
Whistle & Keg, 343 N. Front St., 43215, 614-419-1979, whistlekeg.com. Brewery and beer hall in the heart of the Arena District.
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.