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Columbus/University Area - the area around The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Gateway University Area also known as the University District is the area around the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. It also includes the OSU Hospital and The James Cancer Research Hospital.

Get in

By car

  • SR 23 (High St) runs N/S directly in front of campus, beginning at Lane Ave going S. and King Ave going N. on High.
  • SR 315 is west of the campus. Exit at W 12 St. takes you to the east side of campus and University Hospital.
  • I-71 Exit on 5th Ave. Go west, takes you directly to High and campus.

By bus

By plane

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (IATA: CMH), 4600 International Gateway, 39.998056°, -82.891944°, +1 614 239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities. Aside from rental cars, the airport can also be reached by the #92 bus, or by taxi. A taxi ride to downtown is 10 minutes and will cost approximately $25. Depending on your schedule and where you are connecting to, it may be worthwhile to check flights to Dayton as well, as they are often cheaper. 2019-07-11

By foot

Columbus downtown is a relaxed one hour walk away.

Get around

By car

Driving in and around the University area, is not difficult, but you should use caution because of the number of students sometimes rushing to class or distracted by student responsibilities.

Parking

Once on the University grounds, parking is severely limited and being towed for improper parking, even for short periods is very common. Some areas require parking stickers and tow trucks cruise the area looking for offenders. Many spots just off the campus (High St.) are metered spots with a 1-hour limit. Perhaps the best deal for parking near campus is the South Campus Gateway Garage (corner of N. High Street & E. 11th Avenue) which charges $1 for the first 3 hours, and $1 per hour after that. There are also some spots in the area east of campus which don't require a residential permit nor are metered, however these spots are limited and they are also subject to seasonal street-sweeping restrictions.

Parking during Ohio State football games is a completely separate situation and you can except to pay a flat rate for parking in a garage or lot.

By bus

The COTA bus service, while not by any standard one of the greatest in the nation, can take you to most important places in the city, which should be about 5 blocks away from any conceivable location you need to go to. This service costs $2.00 for an express bus and $1.50 for a normal bus. Transfers are free; ask for one from the bus driver when you pay your fare.

By foot

Walking around the OSU area is more than common, many walkways exist (try to avoid alleys after dark), and the locals are very patient with those crossing streets. All in all, walking in the OSU area should be considered safe.

See

Ohio State University's Mirror Lake

  • The Ohio State University, 154 W. 12th Ave (132 Enarson Hall), 40°, -83.0145°, +1 614 292-OHIO. OSU is the largest university in Ohio, and one of the largest universities in the USA.
  • Mirror Lake, 39.9981°, -83.0144°. A small and pleasant lake on the OSU campus. Free 2017-07-26
  • Ohio Union, 39.9977°, -83.0085°. The student union at OSU. A large building with visitor information and dining. The Ohio Union often hosts events. 2019-07-11
  • The Oval, 39.9996°, -83.0122°. The central park and heart of the Ohio State University campus. Free 2017-07-26
  • William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library, 39.99927°, -83.01491°. The central library of OSU. Students and visitors often rub the bust in the library entrance for luck. 2017-07-26
  • Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), 1224 Kinnear Rd, 40°, -83.04°, +1 614-292-9248. By appointment only, groups of 5 or more. Offers 1- to 2-hour-long tours including a decommissioned supercomputer. It is possible to ask for a extended tour to see operating supercomputers, but this requires a security screening procedure. 2019-03-25

Museums

Do

Sports

An Ohio State football game.

Arts

Recreation

Buy

Eat

University Hall, Ohio State

Budget

  • Hound Dog's, 40.01645°, -83.01210°. 24/7. Great pizza. 2019-03-24
  • The Blue Danube, 2439 North High St, 40.01197°, -83.01089°, +1 614 261-9308. An Ohio State University institution, it's a cheap bar/diner with a wide variety of food and drinks, open late. Try the gravy fries.
  • Buckeye Donuts, North High St, 40.00304°, -83.00849°. This is another Ohio State University institution. As their name suggests, they have a wide selection of donuts and crullers, as well as inexpensive gyros and falafel. 2021-05-17
  • Lavash Cafe, 2985 North High Street, 40.02310°, -83.01380°, +1 614 263-7777. Mediterranean restaurant with classic dishes like shawarma, humus, kabobs, and baklava as well as daily vegetarian specials.
  • El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd, 40.02653°, -83.02645°, +1 614 261-0900.

Mid-range

Splurge

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

  • The Blackwell, 2110 Tuttle Park Place, 40.0048°, -83.0167°, +1 614 247-4000, blackwellsales@osu.edu. On Ohio State's campus, the Blackwell offers top amenities. The top floors over a nice view over the campus or the Olentangy river. Very clean and friendly staff. The rooms generally have a big working desk. The free Wi-Fi uses the Ohio State University connection.

Connect

Wi-Fi

Radio

  • WOSU-FM, 40.017°, -83.02°. Ohio State University's public news radio station on 89.7MHz. 2017-07-26
  • WOSA, 39.8139°, -83.0553°. Ohio State University's public radio station specializing in classical music on 101.1MHz. 2017-07-26

Television

Cope

Newspapers

  • The Lantern, NA°, NA°. The student newspaper of the Ohio State University. It can be found in and around the university's campus. The writing found in The Lantern is sometimes of questionable quality, causing some students to nickname it The Latrine. 2019-07-11

Stay safe

Hospitals

University District

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