🍔 The Top 10 Burger Spots in Columbus, According to Yelp

Plus: 👙 6 Quarries Where You Can Go Swimming This Summer

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Chelsea Wiley
May 19, 2025

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

How was your weekend? Did you get outside? Try something new? Or maybe just catch up on some much-needed rest (no judgment, we fully support lazy Sundays). Either way, if your plans didn’t include sinking your teeth into a great burger, we’ve got you covered for next time. This week’s feature is a delicious deep dive into the Top 10 Burger Spots in Columbus, According to Yelp. Whether you're into dive bars or dressed-up patties, there's something here for every kind of burger fan.

🦬 See Bison Roam The Prairie At This Stunning Columbus Metro Park
Want to see bison without leaving Central Ohio? Head to Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, where herds roam restored prairies and 7,000 acres of trails, creeks, and wide-open views await.

👙 6 Quarries Around Ohio Where You Can Go Swimming This Summer
Tired of the usual beaches and lakes? These stunning swimming quarries around Ohio are perfect for a summer escape. Whether you’re into cliff jumping at Peninsula Quarry, lounging beachside at White Star, or diving at Nelson Ledges, there’s something for every water lover.

Headlines 📰 

🥔 Ohioans take their chips seriously, and for good reason. From kettle-cooked classics in Akron to wavy wonders in Tiffin, the Buckeye State is quietly crushing the snack game one salty, crispy bite at a time. (WOSU)

🏙️ Part of Franklinton’s Gravity development just sold for $78 million and is now going by a new name: Horizon West. The luxe apartments may have changed hands, but they’re still serving cold plunges, yoga studios, and skyline views. (NBC4)

🎻 In a sunlit corner of a family room in Franklin Park, concertmaster Joanna Frankel practices centuries-old music while her kids' drawings dry on the walls. It's a quiet balance of chaos and calm, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. (Columbus Monthly)

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🏰 Have you visited Jeffrey Mansion in Bexley? It’s such a gem and one easy way to transport yourself to your very own fairytale! The mansion is surrounded by quite the park, with wooded trails that take you along the water, a large open space perfect for picnics, and more.

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- Chelsea