Short North

The Short North Arts District is a vibrant, culture-rich area centered on North High Street in Columbus, Ohio. Once known as the "Near Northside," it got its current name in the 1980s when police began using "Short North" to describe the rundown stretch of High Street troubled by drugs and prostitution. The term stuck, with the Short North Tavern becoming the first business to adopt the name in 1981.During the 1980s, the area underwent a remarkable transformation into an arts district. Local artists, preservationists, and small businesses revitalized what had been a neglected neighborhood. Today, the Short North is a thriving hub of arts and culture, home to over 300 businesses, including restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, rooftop bars, and galleries housed in converted warehouses. The district also features the Wexner Center for the Arts with its cutting-edge exhibitions, and the Short North Stage, which hosts musicals and innovative performances. With its eclectic mix of record shops, streetwear stores, craft-beer bars, and student-filled coffeehouses, the Short North has become a go-to destination for creativity and entertainment.

The short North area is not what it used to be it's not as RC as it once was I wish it was that way again where we had art galleries and things like that yes it is a lot of restaurants most of them are okay none are very very good

When I'm in the warmer southern climate, my man junk usually looks swollen, large, fully functional and all such things. However, it gets smaller and smaller the colder it gets, and when I get up near Scandinavia or Canada, it's "barely there" in the worst sort of way.This micropenis issue which worsens as I distance myself from the Equator, is called "Short North."But this isn't about my penis.Not completely, anyway.This is a neighbourhood of Columbus that is the heartbeat of the city. They have the amazing North Market here, and the convention center across the street where the Arnold is, and all the beautiful people with perfect hard bodies come (but not literally, or maybe that too) once a year. Then you have all the OSU students up and down High Street.So the heartbeat and livelihood of Columbus is all along this street, throughout this area, and it has such a long history. This is where I spend most of my time when I'm in Columbus.

A must stop while in Columbus! We spoke to about 3 different locals about where to go in Columbus and each one said the Short North. Short North did not disappoint!Parking seemed pretty well marked - found a parking garage quickly and it was within walking distance of High Street. Came during the night and winter, but the streets were still very busy. Coming from Detroit and in comparison I felt safe walking around and being a fish out of water. A ton of shopping, unique restaurants, bars, and art galleries. I was not expecting the art galleries especially how late shops and galleries were open. It was about 7p and they were all still open. So nice to have a downtown area with shops and cool stuff to see late. Some eclectic shops along with corporate stores.Great place to walk around and take in what Columbus has to offer!

Avoid. The Short North no longer has that boho-artsy vibe. Don't misunderstand, all the nice hotels, restaurants, and shops still exist, but the city has allowed this area to regress into motorcycle racing, a smattering of late-night shootings, and generally lose the night out appeal it used to have. There are many reasons to want to go there and many more not to. There are places around town to spend the night out without dealing with so much stupid.

Great place, and has come a very long way over the years. Parking can be a hassle sometimes.

The Short North is a fairly new edition to the city. Gentrification at its finest.A lot of Columbusites tell me how it used to be a pretty crime-heavy area. The Kroger near campus was a mess and you would never be caught dead walking around that area. It was scary.By the time I moved here, it was just an upscale, trendy area of town that OSU students and yuppies like to hang around. There's still lots of construction going on which makes the area noisy, dusty, and often traffic-y but it's something to show any out of town friend.There are chains on the street, Cincinnati-based restaurants, Cameron Mitchell restaurants, and other places. There are also lots of cute stores, bars, and coffee shops.It's still expensive. I don't hang around here much although I've been to Jeni's, Marcella's, Brassica, and Melt, to name a few. There are lots of bike racks and parking garages. A lot of people hate how hard it is to find parking here. You can find meters but it's all about timing and luck. Sometimes you can even park parallel for free on streets off of High.To be honest, the Short North is green. No parking lots encourages carpooling, biking, and taking the bus. Nice work, Columbus! I still think Short North is overhyped. It's fun and I enjoy it but there's more to this city than just hanging around here. There are some stellar food places here, but there's a heckuva lot more amazing places that aren't in the Short North.It's cool though. Lots of murals to see and I love that if you get off High Street, you still see lots of greenery.

Fabulous transformation of High Street between downtown and OSU campus. In the '80s I shopped at the eclectic stores and furniture shops, and we did the Gallery Hop. Now, those buildings are gone and new taller buildings have retail and restaurant venues. I saw a few art galleries. We visited a few shops and enjoyed a few brews in the modern bars/beer gartens. Everything was very nice. The foresight that was, and is now accomplished, is great. The Short North is cool and fun. The neighborhood and clientele has definitely changed with only a few stragglers remaining.

Very slow service... if you have time to wait, this is your place to be. OH.. Boiler UP. Food is not worth the money.

We go to Short North mainly for Entertainment and Dining purposes. Sometimes we shop in the area, as well. It should surprise no one that parking is often a problem, but nothing good comes without a little effort. We've never experienced the safety related issues that some folks relate, so I can't comment. By and large we never hesitate to take advantage of the venues and activities in the area...and we're in our 70's. Growing, dynamic cities have issues with issues. Meh