Visitors to the Short North Arts District will get a look at Ohio’s most vibrant neighborhood filled with amazing art, fashion, unique gifts, home décor, dining, and nightlife. It is known as the “art and soul of Columbus” and is home to over 300 businesses, many of which are locally owned or headquartered. A pioneer in the urban revitalization of Central Ohio, the Short North Arts District was a deserted area filled with mostly derelict buildings and boarded up windows until 1984.
Gallery owners then began exhibiting art once a month – an event referred to as the Gallery Hop – which led to what is visible today. Visitors will enjoy the many unique galleries, shops, and restaurants that can now be found in the national accolade-winning neighborhood. A visit to Short North also allows visitors to experience the 17 lighted steel arches, an identifying feature of the district.
21 E. 5th Avenue, Suite 103, Columbus, OH 43201, 614-299-8050
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