LOCAL AREA

The Ohio State University's main campus is located approximately 20 minutes south of the hotel. Ohio State has over 56,000 students. For Buckeye sports fans the campus offers Ohio Stadium for football and the Value City Arena inside the Schottenstein Center for basketball, hockey, and concerts.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens. The building serves as both a place of learning and the state's working seat of government. Visitors to the Statehouse can experience Ohio's rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.

All Year Round, Rain or Shine, Magic Mountain Polaris is the place for family entertainment, birthday parties and group events. With attractions including Go-Karts, Miniature Golf, Laser Tag, Bumper Boats, KidsGym Climbing Playland and a state-of-the-art Video Arcade, there is something for everyone! Magic Mountain is a pay-as-you-go park. There is no entrance or admission fee, and parking is FREE! Check with our front desk to receive discounted admission passes!

The Ohio Expo Center hosts more than 125 events per year and is home of the annual Ohio State Fair. The annual Ohio State Fair is held late July - the 1st weekend of August, and will feature many live performances, a fantastic midway, educational exhibits, food, animals and more! Besides the annual fair a variety of shows, expositions and competitions are held at the Ohio Expo Center. Ranging from shopping for antiques to boxing, there is something everyone can enjoy at the Ohio Expo Center.

Polaris Fashion Place is Central Ohio's Premier Shopping Destination. Located across the street, you can shop at your favorite stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue; Macy's; JCPenney; Von Maur; Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, The Gap, Talbots, Brooks Brothers, Williams-Sonoma, The Children's Place, Kay Jewelers, J. Crew, Coach and many more! Enjoy fine dining or enjoy a quick meal in the food court.

Perched on the western bank of the river and across from downtown, the hulking COSI building is jam-packed with thrilling explorations of the world of science. Entertaining movies, hands-on workshops and interactive exhibits, all aim to encourage the young (and young at heart) to discover new and exciting things about the natural world around them. Family-themed events and overnight adventures are scheduled throughout the year. See website for admission prices and event information.

Formed millions of years ago by the tremendous force of an underground river cutting through solid limestone rock, the Olentangy Indian Caverns today offer an exciting excursion into ancient Indian lore with a maze of beautiful winding passages and spacious underground rooms.

Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets and a wide variety of world-class entertainment events. Located on Nationwide Boulevard in downtown Columbus, the $150 million facility raises the bar of excellence for sports and entertainment facilities. The Arena District offers a wide selection of restaurants and nightlife to keep you entertained and is a short walk from the Columbus Convention Center.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is acclaimed nationally and internationally as a year-round recreational and educational facility, as well as a conservation center, contributing to the preservation of the world's wildlife and habitats. Open 365 days a year, the Zoo is the number one rated cultural attraction in central Ohio receiving more than 1.3 million visitors each year. The success of the Zoo has been based on a blend of private and public support and the enthusiasm of Jack Hanna.

Columbus Crew SC is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada. Home games are held at Mapfre Stadium located just off Interstate 71 and Hudson Street.