Columbus Arts Festival
Visitor Information
- Where is the Columbus Arts Festival?
- Where can I park?
- What else is in the area?
- How much does it cost?
- What else is there to do in Columbus?
- Are there special services for people with disabilities?
- Can I get there with public transportation?
- How can I get involved?
- What if I ride my bike?
- Where can I stay?
- Other arts events in Columbus?
Where is the Columbus Arts Festival?
The Columbus Arts Festival is located in the heart of the Discovery District on the east side of Columbus' downtown. The Festival site is surrounded by Columbus State Community College, the Columbus College of Art and Design and the Columbus Museum of Art. Go to the 2008 festival map for more information.
Where can I park?
Parking at the festival is PLENTIFUL! Not only are there numerous metered spaces on surrounding city streets; Columbus State Community College, St. Paul's A.M.E., Capital University and many other area institutions will have parking available.
What else is in the area?
Columbus' downtown boasts a wide collection of fun places to eat, shop and experience the arts in all forms. Columbus' Theatre District, including the Ohio Theatre, Palace Theatre, Southern Theatre and the Vern Riffe Theatre offers live dance, symphonic music, jazz, theatre, opera and touring national and international companies of artists and performers. Visual arts fans can head straight down High Street to the Short North Arts District, which offers galleries on every block. The Arena District, also on High Street, features fine dining options and the Arena Grand movie theatre. The Discovery District also has plenty of options. Go to the Discovery District Web site for more.
How much does it cost?
The Columbus Arts Festival is FREE! No public money funds this event, so we hope you'll patronize our artists and food vendors while you visit.
What else is there to do in Columbus?
Great question. Here's a link to the sites with the most info: Experience Columbus or ColumbusArts.com.
Are there special services for people with disabilities?
Wheelchair-accessible parking will be available in the Columbus State Community College parking lot off of Spring Street. See map.
Can I get there with public transportation?
COTA will operate regularly-scheduled bus service during each day of the Festival.
How can I get involved?
What if I ride my bike?
Pedal Instead will once again provide a Bike Corral for bikers. It is located at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Long Street. Available Saturday and Sunday.
Where can I stay?
Hyatt on Capitol Square (Downtown)
614-228-1234
75 E. State Street - View map
http://capitolsquare.hyatt.com
Artist Packages:
$99.00 per night rate (before tax)
Reservations must be made by 2/29/08
Includes shuttle service and amenity bag
Click here to reserve this package online.
Westin Great Southern Hotel (Downtown)
1-800-WESTIN-1
614-228-3800, ext 7134
Please mention rate code: ARTS
310 S. High Street - View map
http://columbus.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/artsfestival/
CCAD Residence Halls (Discovery District)
Contact Daniel LaFuente, Director of Residence Life, at dlafuente@ccad.edu.
Best Western Clarmont Inn & Suites (Downtown)
1-800-780-7234
614-228-6511
fax: 614-228-8103 650 S. High Street - View map
http://book.bestwestern.com
The Columbus Renaissance (Downtown)
614-228-5050
614-228-2525
50 N. Third Street - View map
http://marriott.com
Comfort Suites (near airport)
614-237-5847
fax: 614-231-5926
4270 Sawyer Rd. - View map
Minutes away from Port Columbus Int'l Airport; 15-20 minute drive from site
http://www.choicehotels.com
Courtyard by Marriott (Downtown)
800-321-2211
614-228-3200
fax: 614-228-6752
35 W. Spring Street - View map
http://marriott.com
Crowne Plaza (Downtown)
614-461-4100
33 E. Nationwide Blvd - View map
Less than a mile to site, 5 blocks
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
DoubleTree Guest Suites (Downtown)
614-228-4600
fax: 614-228-0297
50 S. Front Street - View map
http://www.doubletree.com
Fairfield Inn (University area)
614-267-1111
fax: 614-267-0904
3031 Olentangy River Rd. - View map
http://marriott.com
Hampton Inn (Short North - just north of Downtown)
614-559-2000
fax: 614-559-2001
501 North High Street - View map
http://www.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn, City Center (Downtown)
800-HOLIDAY
614-221-3281
fax: 614-224-2734
175 E. Town Street - View map
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
Red Roof Inn Columbus (Arena District)
614-224-6539
fax: 614-224-6573
111 East Nationwide Boulevard - View map
http://www.redroof.com/reservations
Ohio State University Hotels (University)
http://www.ohiostateuniversityhotels.com/
Alton Campground
614-878-9127
6552 W. Broad Street - View map
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