Destination Columbus

Exhibitors and attendees at PMTS 2009 will be right where all the action is.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center is located in the heart of the city, with exciting entertainment districts, top-notch sports, and superb shopping and dining within easy walking distance.

Thanks to four nearby neighborhoods filled with restaurants, bars, boutiques and galleries, there's a lot going on in and around downtown Columbus.  Located just a block west of the Convention Center, the Arena District is Columbus' hottest new destination, with great restaurants, hip bars, the state-of-the-art Arena Grand movie theater, and PromoWest Pavilion, an indoor/outdoor concert venue.  The entire neighborhood just recently developed around the new Nationwide Arena, home to the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets.

Just a brief stroll north of the Convention Center is the Short North Arts District.  The artsy, eclectic urban neighborhood features countless avant-garde galleries, quirky boutiques and specialty shops, along with highly regarded restaurants and popular nightspots.

At the south end of downtown, historic German Village and the adjacent Brewery District are also convenient areas to hit for the best in dining, shopping and entertainment.  The charmingly restored German Village features brick sidewalks lined with gorgeously renovated homes, quaint shops and excellent restaurants.  The Brewery District, a more-recently restored area, lives up to its name with an extensive selection of restaurants and bars that serve up tempting brews and equally tempting food.

For parking and directions to the Convention Center, click here.
For information on hotels and to book room reservations, click here.
For more information about Columbus and all it has to offer, click here.