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🏰 From Medieval Castles to Beer Hotels, Discover Ohio’s Most Unique Stays

Plus: 🏡👀 Taylor Swift Might Be Looking For A Home In Ohio

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Chelsea Wiley
August 08, 2025

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Sometimes, a regular hotel room just won’t cut it, you want an experience. Luckily, Ohio is full of quirky, over-the-top, and downright magical places to spend the night. Whether it’s channeling your inner monarch, sipping beer from your in-room tap, or sleeping somewhere straight out of a movie, these stays go way beyond the ordinary. And the best part? They’re all just a short drive from Columbus.

🏡 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Might Be Looking For A Love Nest In Ohio
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted in Chagrin Falls last month, and they may have been doing more than lunching. Multiple sources say the couple toured luxury homes in Northeast Ohio, sparking a flurry of real estate rumors.

♥️ Columbus Women & Girls’ Fest Returns Aug. 23 With Music, Art, And Community
The Columbus Women & Girls’ Fest returns later this month at MPACC Box Park, bringing a day of live music, art, workshops, and community celebration. This free event showcases the creativity and leadership of women and girls in the heart of King-Lincoln Bronzeville.

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🎸 Guitar House Workshop isn’t just about guitars and gear. They’re growing fresh veggies and teaming up with a local food pantry to make sure kids in Columbus don’t go hungry. It’s music, community, and a little bit of garden magic all rolled into one spot you’ll want to know about. (Columbus Monthly)

🚨 A man was fatally shot early Friday outside Ledo’s Tavern in north Columbus, prompting a large police response and road closures. The suspected shooter fled in a white BMW and remains at large as police review surveillance footage from the scene. (NBC4)

🎬 Ohio’s own NPR TikTok star Jack Corbett is making moves from viral videos to the big screen. The OSU alum and Planet Money fave voices a teenage food delivery guy in the trippy new animated film Boys Go to Jupiter, which hits Columbus theaters August 15th. (WOSU)

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From neighborhood block parties to music, food, and cultural festivals, there’s always something happening in Columbus. Don’t miss your chance to explore the city through community, creativity, and a whole lot of fun. Find your next summer favorite at columbusmakesart.com/events.

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