ARC 2026 Visitor Guide
VENUE INFORMATION
When | Location | Main use |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday | Blackwell Inn | Workshops |
Wednesday-Thursday | Ohio Union | Conference programming |
Wednesday-Thursday | Traditions at Scott | Complimentary lunch |
Thursday evening | Vitria on the Square | Banquet |
Friday | Timashev Family Music Building | Sessions |
GETTING AROUND CAMPUS
Use the OSU campus map for venue locations. The Blackwell Inn and Ohio Union are approximately a 15-minute walk apart. Traditions at Scott is about a 10-minute walk from Ohio Union.
The free CABS bus system, including the BE, CC, and CLS routes, connects major conference locations. Conference volunteers will be available throughout the week to assist with directions.
SpringHill Suites Shuttle
For guests staying at SpringHill Suites, the hotel shuttle will provide transportation to selected conference venues and back to the hotel on the schedule below.
Date | Pickup time | Pickup location | Dropoff location |
|---|---|---|---|
July 21 (Tue) | 19:00 | Blackwell Inn | SpringHill |
July 22 (Wed)
| 08:00 | SpringHill | Ohio Union |
17:00 | Ohio Union | SpringHill | |
July 23 (Thu)
| 08:00 | SpringHill | Ohio Union |
20:00 | Vitria on the Square | SpringHill | |
July 24 (Fri) | 08:00 | SpringHill | Timashev Family Music Building |
LUNCH & DINING
Complimentary conference lunch will be served Wednesday and Thursday at Traditions at Scott on Woodruff Avenue. Traditions is a short walk from the Blackwell Inn and approximately 10 minutes from Ohio Union.
From the west entrance of the Ohio Union, take the BE, CC, or CLS bus and exit at Blackburn House, the second stop. When returning toward the Blackwell Inn, exit at Mason Hall, the third stop.
Additional dining options include Union Market in the Ohio Union, Heirloom Cafe at the Wexner Center for the Arts, and numerous restaurants along High Street.
EXPLORE COLUMBUS
Dining & Restaurant Week Columbus has many dining options and conference week coincides with Columbus Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants can be found at https://614now.com/restaurant-week. Restaurants in the Short North, German Village, Upper Arlington, and Grandview are all reasonably close to campus. If dining in German Village, consider visiting The Book Loft, a beloved 32-room independent bookstore open until 11:00 p.m. Columbus Crew Soccer The Columbus Crew, Columbus' Major League Soccer club, hosts New York City FC on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The match will be played at Lower.com Field in downtown Columbus, approximately three miles from campus. Ohio State & Campus Highlights Visitors may enjoy the Jack Nicklaus Museum, guided tours of Ohio Stadium, or a self-guided walking tour of campus. Recommended stops include Mirror Lake and the Reading Room on the top floor of Thompson Library. Ohio Stadium tours run until 8:00 p.m. Because new turf is being installed this week, demand for tours has increased, availability may be limited, and tour prices may be higher than usual. Tour information: https://planevents.osu.edu/scarlet-and-gray-venues/facility-tours | Movies & Entertainment The Ohio Theatre is featuring a free screening of Coal Miner's Daughter on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Summer Movie Series. Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse is showing The Odyssey during conference week. Studio 35 was the first movie theater in the United States granted a license to sell alcohol. Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Located at 1777 E. Broad Street and open until 8:00 p.m., Franklin Park Conservatory features indoor and outdoor gardens, botanical collections, artwork, and seasonal exhibits. On Wednesdays, the Conservatory also hosts a Farmers Market that runs until 6:30 p.m. |