Entertainment
Harrison West’s location conveniently puts it within walking distance of many of Columbus’ greatest entertainment venues. (All distances are from the center of Harrison West: West Third Avenue & Michigan avenues.)
Arena District
What: Flanked by Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park, the Arena District has become one of Columbus’ hottest spots for dining and entertainment. The Arena District is home to 14 restaurants and bars, an 11-screen movie theater, a skating rink and a music pavilion.
Where: Nationwide Boulevard & North Front Street
Go from Harrison West: 1.6 miles, 8-minute drive, 43-minute walk
Goodale Park
What: Named after Dr. Lincoln Goodale, one of Columbus’ most influential residents in the 1800s, Goodale Park is considered the oldest city park in Columbus. Goodale Park is a haven of trees, grass and ponds just a few minutes away from Harrison West. It also features tennis courts, a meeting house and is home to the annual Community Festival (ComFest); a weekly concert series in July and August and a weekly film series in July, August and September.
Where: Between Goodale St., Buttles Ave., Park St. and Dennison Ave. (120 W. Goodale St.) | 645-3300
Go from Harrison West: 0.8 miles, 2-minute drive, 14-minute walk
Huntington Park
What: Home of the Columbus Clippers baseball team, Huntington Park is a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of 10,100 spectators. The ballpark has numerous patios, bars and bleachers providing fun for the entire family.
Where: Corner of Nationwide Blvd. and Neil Ave. (330 Huntington Park Lane) | 462-5250
Go from Harrison West: 1.4 miles, 5-minute drive, 26-minute walk
Lennox Town Center
What: Lennox Town Center is an entertainment and retail complex conveniently located less than a mile from Harrison West. It features a 24-screen movie theater, numerous restaurants and a variety of shops including Target, World Market, Petco and Barnes & Noble.
Where: Olentangy River between King Ave. and Kinnear Rd.
Go from Harrison West: 0.9 miles, 3-minute drive, 15-minute walk
Lower.com Field
Home to the Columbus Crew soccer team, Lower.com Field is a newly built stadium with many food and beverage facilities.
Where: Nationwide Blvd. west of Huntington Park (96 Columbus Crew Way) | 447-2739
Go from Harrison West: 1.9 miles, 2-minute drive, 14-minute walk
Nationwide Arena
What: Nationwide Arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets and hosts a wide variety of world-class entertainment events. The venue seats 18,500–20,000 visitors.
Where: Front St. and W. Nationwide Blvd. (200 W. Nationwide Blvd.) | 246-2000
Go from Harrison West: 1.4 miles, 4-minute drive, 26-minute walk
The North Market
What: Columbus’ only public market, the North Market is home to dozens of unique, independent merchants and farmers who deliver personal and personable service every day of the week. Stop by on Saturday mornings between May and November to purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers.
Where: Park St. between Vine St. and Spruce St. (59 Spruce St.) | 463-9664
Go from Harrison West: 1.3 miles, 5-minute drive, 25-minute walk
Short North Arts District
What: A Columbus gem and home to the Gallery Hop! On the first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip to see new art exhibits and add to their growing collections. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s Columbus’ favorite night of the month to celebrate art. The Short North is perfect for dining, walking or shopping.
Where: N. High St. | 299-8050
Go from Harrison West: 0.9 miles, 3-minute drive, 15-minute walk
