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Best Columbus Trick-or-Treat Neighborhoods

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  1. Victorian Village (Neil Avenue)1

    Victorian Village (Neil Avenue)

    Rows of grand Victorian homes go all-out — carved pumpkins, fog machines, and elaborate yard displays line Neil Avenue, drawing families from across the city.

  2. German Village2

    German Village

    Gas-lamp-lit brick sidewalks and restored 19th-century cottages make for a charming, walkable trick-or-treat with a cozy old-world feel.

  3. Upper Arlington3

    Upper Arlington

    A close-knit, family-dense suburb known for enthusiastic decorating — the 2000 block of Guilford Road is a local legend for its Halloween setup.

  4. Bexley4

    Bexley

    Stately homes on wide, walkable streets and lots of porch-light participation make this inner-ring suburb a perennial family favorite.

  5. Old Worthington5

    Old Worthington

    Walkable, well-lit streets and high porch-light participation around the historic village center.

  6. Clintonville6

    Clintonville

    Porches and yards get decked out and the sidewalks fill with costumes in this welcoming north-side neighborhood.

  7. Historic Dublin7

    Historic Dublin

    Dublin neighborhoods turn out in force; Historic Dublin and the Muirfield area are especially popular and well-organized.

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