USA Guide
The Great Lakes
Short North Arts District
The Short North Arts District is a former red-light district that's now Columbus's most vibrant enclave. Standing on either side of High Street – the main north– south thoroughfare – its entrance is marked by the iron gateways of The Cap at Union Station. Thereafter starts the trail of galleries, bars, and restaurants that makes the area so popular with locals; it is also the heart of the gay community. The first Saturday of each month sees the Gallery Hop, when local art dealers throw open their doors – complementing the artworks with wine, snacks, and occasional performance pieces – and the socializing goes on well into the evening ( 
www.shortnorth.org ).