The district houses 50,000 students and provides sporting events, festivals, concerts and night life.

This district features historic architecture, including arches lining the street.

[citation needed] The Arena District is a 75 acres (0.30 km2) development project that is contains housing and restaurants, along with concert and sporting venues.

The Ohio Statehouse and the headquarters of multiple industries are located downtown, including Huntington Bank and Nationwide Insurance.

Downtown also has parks such as Columbus Commons and the Scioto Mile, and historic theaters.