Red Roof PLUS+ Hotel Near Ohio State University

Live Entertainment & Sports

The Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, home to the annual Ohio State Fair, is one of the most dynamic event venues in the Midwest. The campus features 20 unique buildings including livestock facilities, historic pavilions, multi-purpose buildings, a basketball court, an ice rink, and a 10,000 seat arena. 

Check out a concert or live show at Value City Arena at the Schottenstein Center; located just 1.5 miles away from Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus-Ohio State University OSU. Kemba Live! is just 4 miles away and also hosts live shows all year round. Check their schedule for the most up-to-date information.

Fan of soccer? Grab tickets to see the Columbus Crew SC at Lower.com Field.

Family Fun

A visit to the zoo is an educational feast. From watching the animals to attending the keeper talks, there is always something to learn. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 7,000 animals representing over 800 species and sees over 2.3 million visitors annually. An easy 14-mile drive. 

Look for some fun in the sun during those hot summer months? Zoombezi Bay is a 22.7-acre water park owned by the Columbus Zoo. The park features 17 state-of-the-art water slides, a wave pool, an action river, a lazy river, private cabanas, a kiddie play pool and a whole lot more.

Fine Arts

See a show at the breathtaking, historic Ohio Theatre or Palace Theatre. View their schedules for upcoming shows and events!

The Columbus Museum of Art is just 6 miles away. Visit and check out its permanent collection that includes early Cubist paintings by Picasso and Juan Gris, and works by Cézanne, Boucher, Ingres, Degas, Matisse, and more.