Title: Nationwide Arena in Downtown Columbus - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Nationwide Arena Tours and Activities

![Nationwide Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/f594c65c-5d30-4d5f-98ad-360c8a37d244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ and Nationwide Arena went all out as hosts of the 2014 NHL All-star Game. In addition to hosting the skills competition and the game itself, the NHL fan festival was held at the nearby convention center and the Arena District was turned into All Star Winter Park with a giant snow slide and an outdoor NHL regulation sized ice rink.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/bcc3b93b-dbc7-47ff-81c8-bf20297092d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The IGS Energy blimp is a remote control blimp that flies around inside Nationwide Arena during intermissions of Columbus Blue Jackets hockey games. The blimp has a camera that films and projects fans on the giant Dispatch media center that hangs in the center of the arena. The blimp also drops prizes/coupons to eager fans via mini-parachutes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/0da9d9f3-c6b0-4bcc-8f4c-dda87964ee35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The canon at Nationwide arena is a hand made replica of a 12-pounder Napoleon Model 1857, the primary cannon used in the American Civil War. The canon ties in with the Columbus Blue Jackets civil war themed branding. The canon is "fired" whenever the Blue Jackets take the ice at the start of the game, score a goal or win the game.
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![2018 burger no.4

Enjoying a double cheeseburger while watching the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Dallas Stars in an overtime shootout. #CBJ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/490162ea-89ff-4834-9e27-d649631e97c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Nationwide Arena

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## Plan a trip to see Nationwide Arena

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![Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1849000/1848968/dd20fbad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

CA $979

per person

May 1 - May 3

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Columbus (CMH)

8.8/10 Excellent! (791 reviews)

Breakfast runs out we came down 9:00 am even the coffee was out

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

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### The Westin Great Southern Columbus

Downtown Columbus

CA $1,109

per person

May 1 - May 3

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Columbus (CMH)

8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

The hotel is a beautiful old historic building with a pretty grand lobby. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The Italian restaurant and bar was good. Wait staff were very nice. My room was pretty small, but in an older historic building I can’t complain. The bed is very comfortable, the shower was nice.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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### Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Oletangy West

CA $1,047

per person

May 1 - May 3

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Columbus (CMH)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)

The staff were all very welcoming and pleasant! However, the room lacked darkening curtains, which meant that the parking lot lights made the room incredibly bright all night and, thus, made it difficult to sleep.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

### Popular places to visit

![This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station. 

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

#architecture
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#### McFerson Commons

McFerson Commons is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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![The Cheese Shop is just one of about 30 food counters in the North Market.  After picking out a few cheeses, stop by the bakery to pair them with some fresh bread.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/137467a7-0f23-42e6-80eb-cd28be34ae5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### North Market

During your visit to Columbus, you can enjoy retail therapy at North Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event. 

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![Huntington Park, the 10,000 seat home of the Cleveland Indians' Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers opened in 2009. In 204, for the fourth time in the six years that it has been in operation, it has been named Ballpark of the Year by BaseballStadiumReviews.com

#architecture

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#### Huntington Park

Catch an event at Huntington Park during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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![A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a911cf1c-494e-48b4-8263-65008a21c635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Greater Columbus Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Greater Columbus Convention Center during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Greater-Columbus-Convention-Center-Columbus.d6152171.Vacation-Attraction)

![The view looking south from the Broad St. bridge showing the infill of new green space along the Scioto River.

The Scioto Greenways project consisted of three primary components: 

1) removing the Main Street Dam, 
2) restoring the Scioto River channel, 
3) creating 33 acres of new green space.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a9153d89-7081-45fb-9419-60e9fb874fec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Battelle Riverfront Park

Battelle Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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![The bronze bust of Lincoln Goodale, the man who donated the land for the park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272855/fb8755a4-8ee4-4cb2-98dc-159c7467e01a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Goodale Park

Goodale Park is just one of the places to see in Columbus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. 

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Sonesta Columbus Downtown

33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH

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Hilton Columbus Downtown

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Hyatt Regency Columbus

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Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

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