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Collage of German Village, Near East Side, and Downtown Columbus neighborhoods

Columbus Neighborhoods

Live to Go Your Own Way

Vibrant and diverse, Columbus is home to a blend of unique neighborhoods, communities that are known for having open attitude, smart style and entrepreneurial spirit. Once you start exploring our city, you’ll find that while each neighborhood has an unforgettable identity and culture, one thing never changes: they all warmly welcome visitors and new residents.

Experience one of the Five on High, five neighborhoods in central Columbus on High Street. Or, head out in any direction, like outside of I-270, to find even more distinctive neighborhoods filled with friendly neighbors, local businesses and lively communities. No matter your preferred daily pace or your lifestyle, there’s a place for everyone in Columbus.

Explore our neighborhoods

Downtown Columbus skyline during the spring

Downtown

Drone shot of Arena District during Jazz and Rib Fest

Arena District

Group of friends walking in the Short North Arts District

Short North

Hofbrauhaus Columbus, German restaurant in Columbus' Grandview neighborhood.

Grandview

Couple dining and drinking at BrewDog Franklinton on the rooftop patio.

Franklinton

Wooden swings in The Yard at Easton Town Center

Easton

A sunset photo of the John Wolfe Palm house at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Near East Side

Four women walking in front of Book Loft in German Village

German Village & Brewery District

Ohio State Marching Band performs Script Ohio at The Shoe

Ohio State Campus & Clintonville

A single tower, S-shaped suspension bridge, called the Dublin Link

DUBLIN & BRIDGE PARK

Polaris Fashion Place

POLARIS

Live to Explore Cbus

Our weekly series, Live to Explore Cbus, features Columbus’ thriving neighborhoods through the eyes of influential people who live, work and play in the area. Discover personal stories, favorite locales and best kept secrets about the neighborhoods that make our city so special, from the people who experience them every day!

View our Neighborhood Series