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Nationwide Arena

200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215
614-246-2000
Ranked #7 of 61 attractions in Columbus
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Description: The new home of the Columbus Blue Jackets ice hockey team.
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Lexington, KY
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Nice arena within easy walk from many downtown hotels. We went to a concert and had "Party Pit" tickets. The concert had many types of tickets: General Admission, Floor, VIP, and Party Pit. The workers had no idea which ticket lined up at what door. It was very aggravating, as the lines were huge and the walk between lines long.... More

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rushville ohio
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

very nice place to go to a concerts and bullriding all in the same place More

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Springfield, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

have seen many concerts here. Good views from all seats. Easy parking. More

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Brooklyn, Ohio
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Really nice well kept arena. I attended for a concert. The sound was great and even up in 209 the view was not bad at all. Easy to navigate arena. Located in a nice area with lots of place to go out afterwards located nearby within walking distance. Note on parking: if you leave your car in the garage over... More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Easy to get to situated centrally in the Arena District. Very modern, great facilities & a warm welcome More

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Have been to the PBR rodeo several times here. A must to see!! More

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Seats are tight and close together but the facility is excellent. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The arena is nice, well maintained. The area is surrounded by restaurants, bars, clubs, a park, and other venues. A great place for night life and accomodating to a wide variety of tastes. More

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Troy, Ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I attended a charity fundraiser with a relative and friends. Convientient pay parking and esy to get to for events. More

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Washington, DC
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Good place to see a game. Liked the added touch of the practice hockey rink that you can see. Nothing special in the food choices. Seats are comfortable. Easy in/out. More

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