South of Broadway is a much more residential area, characterized by historic homes, new infill construction, and some public housing.

This part of Downtown Columbus has the highest concentration of hotels, particularly along Front Avenue, and the Broadway commercial corridor is the center of business.

Downtown consists of many places to worship, such as historic Church of the Holy Family, Columbus' first Roman Catholic parish.

METRA Transit System operates bus service in downtown, which connects riders to other places in the city.

This tornado caused damage to the Columbus State University Campus, the Springer Opera House, and the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.