👻 Now's The Time To Explore The Most Haunted Places In Columbus

Plus: 🏛️ The grand Columbus mansion that became... a parking lot

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Chelsea Wiley
October 14, 2025

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

Good morning, ghouls and goblins, and welcome back to the week for those of you where were off work yesterday! If you’re craving a little supernatural thrill, we rounded up some of Columbus’s most haunted spots, from ghostly presidents to eerie old mansions. Get your flashlights ready and maybe grab a really a brave friend, because this list might give you chills.

🧁 Columbus’ Most Heartwarming Bake Sale Is Back This November
If you needed an excuse to eat dessert before Thanksgiving, here it is. The Ronald McDonald House’s beloved Bake Sale is back this month, complete with famous pumpkin rolls, firefighter chili, and all the cozy holiday vibes.

🏛️ Lost Mansions Of Columbus: Alfred Kelley Mansion
I can’t help but wonder how different Columbus would look if we’d been able to keep some of these historic mansions standing. But we seem to be experts at tearing things down around here, so alas, we’ll have to settle for old photographs and postcards!

Headlines 📰 

🚦 Ever wondered why some of our city streets make no sense? Turns out, it all goes back to 1812, and a whole lot of “good enough” planning ever since. Here’s how Columbus ended up with one of the weirdest street grids in America. (Matter News)

🎬 The Gateway Film Center is entering a new chapter as longtime CEO Chris Hamel prepares to step down. With the movie industry facing major shifts, the Columbus landmark is searching for a new leader to keep the city’s film-loving community thriving. (Columbus Monthly)

👏 A weekend in Columbus turned into an unexpected delight for author Rumaan Alam, who found our world-class art, charming neighborhoods, and one particular cinnamon roll totally worth traveling for. Please enjoy his little love letter to our city’s quiet magic and the joy of discovering something special in the heart of the Midwest. (Condé Nast Traveler)

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Quarry Trails Metro Park has become one of my go-to spots when I want to feel like I’m lost in nature without really having to leave Columbus. In the 30 seconds it will take you to go from the parking lot to the waterfall, you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a little oasis.

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- Chelsea