🌊 This Waterfall Is A Hidden Gem In Plain Sight

Plus: 😍 This 212-Year-Old Granville Inn Is For Sale

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Chelsea Wiley
July 02, 2025

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Tucked just behind some office buildings in Dublin, there’s a little trail that leads to one of Central Ohio’s prettiest natural escapes. Indian Run Falls has waterfalls, stone bridges, and moody trail energy, and you don’t even have to drive two hours or dodge hiking crowds to enjoy it. As with most parks and preserves that are open to the public, you’ll have the best experience visiting on a weekday during non-peak hours! If you’ve been looking for something to make all of this rainy weather seem worth it, a stop up to the falls will definitely help convince you. They’re flowing beautifully right now.

😍 Granville’s 212-Year-Old Buxton Inn Is For Sale, Ghost Stories And All
One of Ohio’s oldest inns is officially looking for a new owner. The Buxton Inn in Granville has it all: history, charm, secret wine cellars, and serious small-town vibes. Ready to let your inner Lorelei Gilmore out?

🎆 The Best 4th Of July Celebrations In Columbus: Your Guide To Festivities, Fireworks, & Fun
You can find all sorts of concerts, parades, festivals, and of course, fireworks around the city these next couple days. Here’s what’s happening, when, and where.

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📸 Hoping to get the best photos of the fireworks during Red, White & Boom on Thursday? Here are some helpful tips from a professional photographer on how to get those frameworthy 4th of July pics. (NBC4)

🧐 Ever wonder what hidden gems are sitting quietly in the stacks of the Ohio History Center? In this new series, archivist Matthew Benz shares a mysterious little sketchbook that might just change the way you think about everyday history. (Ohio History)

👏 What do you get when you mix broken coffee makers, retired engineers, and a little DIY magic? The Tinker Team, Ohio’s lowkey heroes turning trash into treasure, and keeping perfectly good stuff out of the landfill. (WOSU)

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🌳 Even if you don’t pop up to visit Indian Run Falls, you should definitely find a Metro Park or city park close to you to explore. Spending time in the forest is actually really good for humans. Take a stroll through the woods, take some deep breaths, and just enjoy a few moments of peace and quiet. You’ve earned it!

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- Chelsea