👻 Haunted Hike & 4th Friday Street Fest — Uptown Westerville Walk

### Overview

Join us for a haunted evening in Uptown Westerville as we blend ghost stories, historic landmarks, and the city’s lively 4th Friday Street Party!
We’ll begin the night with food and drinks at North High Brewing, then wander down the charming streets of Westerville — stopping for live music, street vendors, and local bars along the DORA path (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area).

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### Our Haunted Trail

Our journey follows a path lined with local legends and eerie tales:

• 👻 Stoner House (133 S. State St.) – Built in 1852 and once an Underground Railroad stop, this historic tavern is said to echo with whispers from its hidden basement room.
• 🏚 Old Bag of Nails Pub – Formerly an opera house where a tragic fire took three lives in the 1880s; some say a “lady in white” still lingers upstairs.
• ☠️ Otterbein Cemetery (Optional Finale) – For those who dare, we’ll take a short detour through this historic cemetery after dark before looping back to our starting point.

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### What to Expect

• 🍺 DORA cups in hand as we explore Westerville’s bars and street vendors
• 🕯️ Local ghost stories and eerie folklore at each stop
• 🍔 Food trucks & live music from the 4th Friday festival
• 🧛‍♂️ Optional spooky photo stops and small-group exploration
• 💬 Social vibe — great for meeting new people, couples, and adventurous friends

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### Good to Know

• Wear comfortable shoes or costume; we’ll be walking about 2-3 miles total.
• Bring a light jacket or hoodie (October nights can get chilly).
• Respect private property — we’ll observe historic sites from public walkways.
• The cemetery stop is optional for those who’d rather keep to the festival area.
• This event is free, but food and drinks are self-purchase.

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### Optional Challenge

🎯 Can you capture something unexplainable in a photo at one of our stops?
Tag your pics with #HauntedWestervilleHike and share them with the group afterward!

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### End of Night

We’ll wrap back at North High Brewing for one last round and ghost-story sharing before the witching hour creeps in.