We had a very hard time finding the arena. I had to make two phone calls to relatives to find it and I was even using my phone for directions. Maybe if it had been daytime--it would have not been so difficult.
Since I work in the Arena District I get around there quite a bit. The sports venues are great -- hockey and baseball -- lots of places to eat before and after the games too. Close to freeways so it is easy to get anywhere in the City. Especially close to the Short North and OSU.
We stayed in the Arena District during NHL All Star Weekend and it was great! Very clean, nice part of town with lots of restaurants/bars. Very walkable and easy to get around.
Went to a hockey game but dined first in one of the many dining offerings. Good stadium and most fans were respectable of us visitors. Walked to the drinking establishments after. This is not Nashville but not bad.
The convention center is a strange place with rather sad looking stores in it. The north market is amazing with very diverse foods. I would go back.
Got to go to the Market Downtown, many variety foods and Jennis ice cream of corse! Its a short walk to downtown were there is tons of antique shops and fine restaurants
Wow... is there anything not in this district! Great bars, fantastic eateries, cobble stone walkways... bridges... ambience galore! And this was February! Love to come visit in summer!!! Thanks Nationwide, you are definitely on Columbus' side!!!
Between the new ballpark, Nationwide Arena, there are also about a dozen plus restaurants and bars that cater to a wide range of demographics. Nationwide, and the City, have done an amazing job renovating this part of Columbus.
Went to see CBJ win vs. the Flyers. Love the arena, crowd is good and atmosphere is fun and exciting. Need cheaper beer though...
Loved how everything is within walking distance. We parked at the hotel and didn't need our car until it was time to leave. If you are staying in this area, don't waste money on a rental car. Take the shuttle from the hotel and walk everywhere!