The best place to stay in Columbus, Ohio for game day

Eat, drink, and soak up the C-bus energy

Exploring the city’s thriving food scene means seeking out local specialties such as Columbus-style pizza. For toppings like spicy pepperoni, banana peppers, and the area’s signature provolone mix, head to The Original Josie’s Pizza for a taste of the city’s famous square-cut pies. For a post-dinner treat, try inventive ice cream flavors like brambleberry crisp and gooey butter cake at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a Columbus classic. The shop has expanded all over Columbus (and the country), but you can still visit the original location in the North Market. For a decadent brunch, grab a seat at Katalina’s and try the cafe’s signature pancake balls with your choice of filling, from Nutella to dulce de leche. Cap off the day with a snack at the hotel’s Homage Bar, which offers shoestring pickle fries and Bavarian soft pretzels alongside cocktails.