Chelsea Wiley

Columbus, Ohio

Content Editor at Columbus Navigator

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The Rise And Fall Of Downtown's City Center Mall

1 week ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

If you were downtown Columbus in August 1989, you might have thought the city had just landed a blockbuster. Columbus City Center, the shiny new mall on the block, swung open its doors with the kind of fanfare usually reserved for rock stars and royal weddings. Official estimates say 60,000 shoppers poured in by mid-afternoon, with some guesses pushing that number to 100,000 by nightfall. For a city used to big things but not this big, it was a tidal wave of retail excitement.
This Glass Bridge Lets You Float Above A Gorge, And It’s Right Here In Ohio

1 week ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Imagine standing on a 137-foot-long sheet of glass, high above a gorge, watching a waterfall rush below your feet. Sounds like something out of an adventure travel documentary, right? Nope—it’s in Ohio now. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) just cut the ribbon on its newest and arguably flashiest addition to Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park: the Falls Edge Glass Walkway. This sleek new stunner is all about the drama—without any of the danger. Think glass-bottom boat, but for hiking.
LEGO Goes Wild At Franklin Park Conservatory This Summer

1 week ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Columbus just got a little more colorful. Starting May 31, Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks will take over Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, bringing larger-than-life sculptures made entirely from LEGO bricks to the lush gardens of one of the city’s most iconic destinations. Running through September 7, 2025, this award-winning, globally touring exhibition blends art, nature, and conservation into a vibrant, family-friendly experience.
Metsi’s Brings Wood-Fired Italian Comfort To The Short North

1 week ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

There’s a new flame igniting in the Short North, and it smells like wood-fired radiatori and freshly grilled artichokes.
Become a Public Researcher: Ohio’s Massive Revolutionary War Grave Hunt Is On

1 week ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a statewide effort is underway to ensure Revolutionary War veterans buried in Ohio aren’t forgotten.
Eastland’s New Health And Food Hub Breaks Ground

1 week ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

When we first told you about the Eastland Prosperity Center last year, it was an ambitious plan: turn a shuttered Kroger on Refugee Road into a thriving hub for food access, healthcare, and social services. Now, the vision is getting clearer, and bigger. On May 23, leaders from the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) and The Ohio State University College of Nursing announced a major new partnership that’s turning this dream into something much more powerful, a national model for community well-being.
A Pittsburgh Milkshake Spot Lands In Columbus Next Week

2 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Columbus is about to get a whole lot sweeter. The MilkShake Factory, a beloved dessert shop known for handspun milkshakes and premium small-batch chocolates, is opening its first-ever Columbus location on Saturday, May 31. The shop, located at 1333 N High Street, will sit perfectly between the Short North and Ohio State’s campus, making it an easy treat stop whether you’re a student, a local, or just someone who really loves a good milkshake.
Carved in Time: The Mysterious Petroglyphs Hidden Near Barnesville

2 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Tucked into a quiet hilltop in eastern Ohio, a massive sandstone boulder holds a secret that’s stumped archaeologists, invited conspiracy theories, and delighted locals for generations. Covered in more than a hundred ancient carvings—animal prints, human faces, abstract doodles, even what look like stretched-out animal skins—the Barnesville Petroglyph is one of Ohio’s most fascinating and least understood cultural sites. Who made it? Why did they carve it? And what does it all mean?
Columbus Library Cardholders Can See Free Movies All Summer Long

2 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Now in its 15th year, From Book to Film is a collaborative series between Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) and Gateway Film Center that offers free movie admission to CML library cardholders. That’s right, friends. All summer long, cardholders can enjoy a lineup of classic and modern films that were adapted from books, with no cost for up to four people per screening. How it works: Just show your CML card at the box office on Saturdays or Sundays, and you’re in.
This Star Wars Experience Might Be the Coolest Thing in Columbus Right Now

2 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Whether you’ve quoted Yoda in everyday conversation or only just learned what a Wookiee is, there’s something for you at Unofficial Galaxies, the newest can’t-miss Star Wars-themed exhibition now open at COSI in Columbus, Ohio. And yes, it’s as epic as it sounds. Running through September 1, 2025, Unofficial Galaxies is one of the largest Star Wars fan collections in the world — and it’s landed right here in the Midwest.