🏨 The Grand Columbus Hotel That Time Forgot

Plus: 👻 FYI: There's Indoor Trick-or-Treating At The Palace Theatre

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Chelsea Wiley
October 21, 2025

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

When you think of Columbus hotels, it’s easy to picture the icons that are still with us — Hotel LeVeque’s glowing art-deco tower or the Westin Great Southern’s timeless charm. But downtown once had even more gems, each with its own story to tell. One of the most memorable was the Neil House Hotel, a place that saw governors, travelers, and decades of change before quietly disappearing from the skyline. Let’s take a look back at the hotel that helped shape the city’s hospitality scene.

Navigator Feature Story: 🏨 Lost History Of Columbus: The Neil House Hotel

👻 The Palace Theatre Will Transform For A Spooky Night Of Trick-Or-Treat
Halloween season is officially here, and CAPA’s turning the Palace Theatre into a spooky playground! Join the free “CAPA Haunts the Palace” event for trick-or-treating, crafts, creatures, and plenty of Halloween magic

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Take a day trip to Lancaster and feast your eyes (literally) on the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s newest exhibit, Food for Thought: A Taste of the Canton Museum of Art. It’s a delicious look at how food, art, and culture come together to tell the story of who we are, all inside a stunning 19th-century mansion you can explore for free.

Headlines 📰 

A Franklin County judge has temporarily blocked the OHSAA from enforcing its NIL rules, giving top high school football recruit Jamier Brown a chance to pursue compensation. (WOSU)

After weeks of dry weather, Central Ohio finally got a break with October rains, easing drought conditions that had gripped the region since late summer. Just a couple of soaking events this month were enough to push rainfall above norma, welcome news for parched lawns and gardens. (ABC6)

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority is making a big move, buying the Vera building for $29.3M as it leans back into owning properties, aiming to meet Columbus’ growing need for affordable housing while still supporting thousands of local households. (Matter News)

🌦️ Weather: 65 and sunny, with a chance of showers

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🌳 Have a great Tuesday, my friends. And if you get a chance, give yourself some time outside today. It’s always good to take a minute and appreciate the great oudoors.

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- Chelsea