Nationwide Arena is filled with events all around the year. Honestly, there is no 'down' time owing to winters or any such factors. If you are planning to visit Columbus between September and December in 2010, you better brace up for the most amazing shows, as NFL matches, musical performances and exhibitions get ready to entertain teeming crowds. Scheduled on 22nd September 2010 is the Preseason match between the home team and Washington capitals.

In September, the home team will also take on Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild in preseason matches. In October, the Blue Jackets will also take on Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, PA flyers and Edmonton Oilers. However, right at the beginning of the month on Gandhi's birthday, the Blue Jackets and Atlanta thrashers will try to save each others eyes as they come eye-ball to eye-ball on the second.

In November, be sure to attend matches against St. Louis, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. All tickets are still on sale, and it can be wise to grab them as early as possible. For the music fans, Sugarland with special guests Little Big Town and Randy Montana in September, and Nickelback with special guests Three Days Grace, Buckcherry on 1st October will sell some of the most coveted seats at Nationwide Arena.

The professional bull riders' invitational is going to be a couple of days of major fun in the second week of October. You can plan your visits after touring the city on the first day, but the show kicks of at 2 pm on the second day (10 Oct).

There are many places of tourist attraction in the city of Columbus. The variety of attractions in the city makes this place as a best spot to enjoy with friends and family.

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The Nationwide Arena is an entertainment and sports arena which is located in Columbus. This Arena was opened in the year 2000 and it is the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The surrounding area of Nationwide Arena is known as the Arena District which has variety of clubs, bars and theaters to enjoy. The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion and the Arena Grand Theater is also located in close proximity to Nationwide Arena which makes this area as a complete entertainment hub. Along with other facilities there is also a small ice rink called The Dispatch IceHaus present here.

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What are options of staying near Nationwide Arena?

The city of Columbus has wide range of hotels ranging from luxurious suites to budget motels. The travelers to the city do not have to bother about lodging facility as they can choose the one as per their needs and budget.

The Nationwide Arena is one of the important entertainment centers of the city and there are many hotels located in its close vicinity. Thus if you wish to stay near Nationwide Arena there is ample of choice including Holiday Inn Express Columbus, Econo Lodge Columbus, Microtel Inn & Suites and many others. All these Columbus Ohio hotels will look after your needs to make your stay comfortable.

One of the few privately financed and built arenas belonging to the Nationwide Financial Services. It was opened in 2000 and is home to the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. It is also home to a score other teams belonging to the Football league and has played host to Ohio Junior Blue Jackets hockey team which is a part of the United States Hockey League.

Nationwide Arena is located in the Arena district housing a wide range of restaurants, bars, and hotels for fans coming to experience and enjoy a game or a concert.

Columbus Hotels near Nationwide Arena (within 1-2 miles):

- Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown½ mile from Nationwide Arena

- Hyatt Regency Columbus½ Mile

- Crowne Plaza Hotel Downtown½ Mile

- The Lofts Hotel½ Mile

- Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown½ Mile

- Blackwell by the Summit1 ½ Miles

Local Attractions close to Arena Nationwide:

- Columbus Park of Roses

- Franklin University

- Columbus Museum of Art

- Ohio Theatre

- Palace Theater

- Columbus College of Art and Design

- Wexner Center of the Arts

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