Ohio State University Campus Tour
Architecture, history & things to do near Ohio State University (OSU)
Why Walk Ohio State University Campus
Ohio State's Columbus campus is one of the largest in the country, with over 60,000 students and 485 buildings across 1,665 acres. The Oval, a large elliptical green space lined with mature trees, is the historic heart of campus, surrounded by original buildings including University Hall (rebuilt in 1976 replicating the 1873 original) and Orton Hall, an 1893 Romanesque geology building with a tower containing geological strata in its stonework. Ohio Stadium (the 'Horseshoe'), seating over 102,000, is the home of Buckeye football and one of the largest stadiums in the world. The Thompson Library, renovated in 2009 with a modern glass addition, combines the 1913 Italian Renaissance original with contemporary spaces. The Wexner Center for the Arts, designed by Peter Eisenman, is a deconstructivist landmark.
Free Ohio State University Campus Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free Ohio State University campus tour with audio narration. Use it to explore Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe), The Oval, Wexner Center for the Arts, plus hidden spots like Orton Hall and Mirror Lake Hollow without booking a group tour.
This Ohio State University campus tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for Ohio State University. Start with Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe) and The Oval, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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Must-See Spots at Ohio State University
- •Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe) — a 102,000-seat stadium opened in 1922, home to one of college football's most passionate fan bases
- •The Oval — the historic campus green ringed by early university buildings and mature trees, the symbolic center of OSU
- •Wexner Center for the Arts — Peter Eisenman's 1989 deconstructivist arts center with a fragmented white grid facade
- •Thompson Library — the 1913 Renaissance Revival library renovated with a modern glass atrium and grand reading room
Hidden Gems at Ohio State University
- •Orton Hall — an 1893 Romanesque building whose tower stonework is arranged in geological stratigraphic order, housing the geology museum
- •Mirror Lake Hollow — a small lake and green space at the north edge of the Oval, a scenic gathering spot for students
Walking Tip
The campus is very large — focus on the Oval area and Ohio Stadium. The CABS bus system connects distant parts of campus. High Street borders the east side with restaurants and shops.
Best Time to Visit
Fall for football Saturdays — game days transform campus. Spring for blooming trees on the Oval. The campus is most vibrant during the academic year (September-May).
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