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Last Modified: January 19, 2026

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Arena District Neighborhood Overview

Goal Cannon, $14 Beers, C-B-J Roars

🧭Generally defined as the area: I-670 and Goodale north, High Street and the Convention Center east, railroad tracks and the Olentangy west, Spring Street, Nationwide Boulevard, and Scioto riverfront south

📌Best known for: Blue Jackets and the cannon that fires after every goal, scaring tourists thrills and Clippers fireworks

👕You'll fit in if: your jersey matches your lanyard, Jackets or Clippers gear is the uniform here

👍Move here for: walkable wins and effortless afterparties, North Market is right there for post-game food

👎The downsides are: gridlock on game nights when everyone leaves at once and pricey parking, $20-30 spots everywhere during events

The general vibe is: hypey neon stadium loud, and the energy spills into the streets before and after every game

sports nuts and patio pregamers at Brothers or Park Street Patio before games

Arena District neighborhood photo collage
Some of the Arena District hotspots include: Nationwide Arena, KEMBA Live!, Huntington Park, North Market, and Brothers Bar & Grill (Arena District).
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Moving to Arena District - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Columbus or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Columbus guide for the big-picture view — or compare Arena District against other parts of the city in our Columbus neighborhood guide.