McFerson Commons

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.

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Nationwide Arena

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

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.

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.

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.

Veterans Memorial showing a memorial and signage

National Veterans Memorial and Museum

See a diverse array of sensational fairs, concerts and events at this entertainment center and memorial built to honor veterans of the Armed Forces.

Palace Theatre

Combine a French palace’s interior with a landmark art deco building and you have Columbus’ favorite historic vaudeville venue, transformed into a modern theater.

North Bank Park

North Bank 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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