Self-Guided Walking Tours
Explore the rich and varied history of Westerville, Ohio with self-guided walking tours of the city's cultural, historical and architectural heritage.
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State Street Walking Tour
Stop at 21 locations in the Uptown area. Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 50 minutes.
Uptown Industry Walking Tour
Stop at 9 locations along the bike trail through the former industrial heart of Westerville. Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 15 minutes.
Main Street Walking Tour
Stop at 14 different locations from State St to Cleveland Ave. Walking Distance: 3.2 miles. Duration: 62 minutes.
College Avenue Walking Tour
Stop at 10 different locations in the Uptown area. Walking Distance: 0.6 miles. Duration: 40 minutes.
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Jackie B.
Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.