🫖 Where To Get Afternoon Tea In Columbus

Plus: 🏰 Lost Mansions Of Columbus: The Francis Sessions House

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Chelsea Wiley
January 16, 2026

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea, here.

Some days call for slowing down just a little. Afternoon tea has a way of doing that, inviting you to step out of the rush, sit for a while, and enjoy something simple and comforting. It feels old-fashioned in the best way, like a small pause built right into the day. If that sounds appealing, Columbus has some lovely places to make it happen. From cozy, traditional tea rooms to more modern takes on the experience, these spots are perfect for lingering over a pot of tea and a few well-chosen bites. Grab the people you love, the ones who make you feel safe and happy, and head out for an afternoon of tea. Pinkies up, my friends!

Navigator Feature Story: 🫖 Where To Get Afternoon Tea In Columbus

🎭 Short North Stage To Unveil New Marquee At The Historic Garden Theater
The Garden Theater is getting a new marquee. Short North Stage will unveil the upgrade on Jan. 21 with a free public event and a sneak peek at Come From Away.

🏰 Lost Mansions Of Columbus: The Francis Sessions House
I’m completely obsessed with the Italianate style, and the Francis Sessions House might be the reason why! Built in 1840 with a striking cupola and glass conservatory, this gorgeous Columbus mansion was a true art lover’s dream and laid the groundwork for what is now the Columbus Museum of Art.

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🚌 COTA is proposing service changes starting in May that would bring more frequent and reliable bus service on some of its busiest routes, along with streamlined rush-hour lines and the return of the Zoo Bus. Officials say the updates, made possible by the LinkUS referendum, also include a new bus line launching later this year to better connect suburbs to Ohio State. (NBC4)

🚗 Officials and residents weighed in on transit and traffic plans for the new Browns stadium in Brook Park, where more than $64 million in road and infrastructure upgrades are being considered to handle game-day crowds. (WOSU)

📸 Back in the ’70s, Fred and Howard turned a tiny German Village shop into the neighborhood’s unofficial clubhouse, full of laughs, pink flamingos, and the kind of chaos that somehow made everyone feel at home. (Columbus Monthly)

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🖼️ The Best Things To Do This January In Columbus
January doesn’t slow Columbus down. From hockey games and big-name comedy to ice sculptures, winter hikes, and late-night museum events, this month is packed with reasons to get out and do something, even when it’s cold.

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- Chelsea