Ohio State University Tours and Activities

Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower
Ohio State House aerial at sunrise with Huntington Center and Vern Riffe State Office Tower
The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.
A closeup of the bloom of a Dahlia glistening in the aftermath of an afternoon shower The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!
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Jungle House Luxury Lofts – Short North High Street

2 out of 5
Downtown Columbus
Price was CA $1,268, price is now CA $1,089 per person
CA $1,089
per person
Apr 2 - Apr 5
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTZ) to Columbus (CMH)
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Highly recommend. Very clean an put together

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

Jungle House Urban Lofts - Short North & Convention Center

5 out of 5
Downtown Columbus
Price was CA $1,612, price is now CA $1,297 per person
CA $1,297
per person
Apr 2 - Apr 5
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTZ) to Columbus (CMH)
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
This property was more than I could have ever expected! It looks like something out of HGTV. It’s absolutely gorgeous and so many tiny unique details. The beds are very comfortable, lots of towels in the gorgeous bathroom and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything for preparing meals. Unfortunately we were only staying for one night but I will absolutely be booking here again! Things to keep in mind tho, the top floor bedroom with 2 beds has VERY steep and narrow steps so if you have balance issues or small children I would suggest not having them sleep in that room. Also it would be very difficult to bring up or down a large suitcase but for the one night we stayed it wasn’t much of an issue. The parking is limited and even with the wonderful specific directions it was a little confusing at first and we did have to park on the next block over after returning later in the evening after a concert. It wouldn’t deter me tho, just make me keep in mind how much I pack and have to unload into the unit 😆all in all it was a perfect place!! 10 out of 10!!!

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

The Buckeye Retreat Mansion

The Buckeye Retreat Mansion

2 out of 5
Near East Columbus
Price was CA $3,886, price is now CA $3,292 per person
CA $3,292
per person
Apr 2 - Apr 5
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTZ) to Columbus (CMH)
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Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA

Ohio Stadium

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
Wexner Center for the Arts featuring signage and theatre scenes

Wexner Center for the Arts

Discover a world of new and exciting contemporary art, performance and film at this laboratory for the arts at Ohio State University.

Wexner Center for the Arts
This pink and white marbled petunia is actually an unintended mutation of what was intended to be a completely pink bloom. The OSU cultivar trials, located at Ohio State University's Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens, are conducted each year in order to evaluate ornamental bedding and container plants. The objective of these trials is to observe the performance of new and recently introduced cultivated plant varieties under environmental conditions typical of central Ohio. Despite their stated scientific and economic purposes, the gardens are beautiful to walk through and photograph. Best of all, they're FREE!

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens

Enjoy a stop at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens
Historic Crew Stadium

Historic Crew Stadium

4/5(10 reviews)

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
Drone pic hovering near 11th street entry to the fairgrounds and facing south towards downtown columbus ohio

Ohio State Fairgrounds

4/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Ohio State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

Ohio State Fairgrounds
Entry from 17th ave to the fairgrounds

Ohio Expo Center and State Fair

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, an entertaining place to visit in Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Ohio Expo Center and State Fair

Best Lodging Options Near Ohio State University

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl Columbus OH
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus OH
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU

2.5 out of 5
441 Ackerman Road Columbus OH
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE Columbus OH
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Olentangy Motor Inn

Olentangy Motor Inn

2 out of 5
1445 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH
Olentangy Motor Inn
Centrally Located 6 Bed Unit Near OSU Campus

Centrally Located 6 Bed Unit Near OSU Campus

Columbus OH
Centrally Located 6 Bed Unit Near OSU Campus
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

2.5 out of 5
3031 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

3 out of 5
1421 Olentangy River Rd Columbus OH
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
Cheerful 4-Bedroom- Walking Distance to The Shoe

Cheerful 4-Bedroom- Walking Distance to The Shoe

Columbus OH
Cheerful 4-Bedroom- Walking Distance to The Shoe
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