Columbus, Ohio USA
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Welcome to the Short North!

 

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Just south of Ohio State University’s sprawling campus, and north of the city’s colorful convention center lies an area where art lovers, dog walkers, shoppers and families of all kinds come to shop, eat, drink – and dream.

After all, the Short North is an area unlike anywhere else in Columbus. The streetscape is different here. It’s witty and fun; sophisticated and urbane. It's art galleries rubbing shoulders with restaurants; boutiques mingling with businesses, and fresh new condos sitting comfortably across from grand old Victorian homes.

Take a walk down High Street, down the dozen blocks or so that comprise the Short North, and you’ll find surprise on every corner – a pocket park here, a new exhibit there – and everywhere the joy of people immersing themselves in the Short North’s spirit.

For it’s spirit that defines the Short North more than geography. It’s a spirit that’s woven tightly into the fabric here – it celebrates art, culture, community, along with all the differences that make each of us unique.

One of the best times to experience this spirit is the first Saturday of every month – that occasion known as Gallery Hop, when the Short North puts on a party for the entire Columbus community.

But whether it’s Gallery Hop, a sunny summer Saturday, or a steel-gray work day in the middle of winter, you know the Short North will reach out to embrace you.

Here, everything seems possible. Here, artists dare to dream. And here, Columbus seems the hippest, happiest, friendliest place on the planet.

What are you waiting for? Come experience the Short North!

 

To learn more about the Short North, visit the Short North Business Association at www.shortnorth.org