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With such a vast history, a place like Cleveland is bound to conjure up a ghost or two. Some of the most mundane places here in Northeast Ohio have a purportedly haunted history, and many blend into the landscape, arousing little to no suspicion. However, we Clevelanders coexist alongside the dead, and we occasionally share our living space with them, too! Next time you’re looking for a getaway, this quaint inn near Cleveland is a dreamy place to stay… your hostess, however, might be a tad bit different than one would expect…

Welcome to Rider's Inn, one of the loveliest bed and breakfasts in Northeast Ohio.
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Located at 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville, it's a lovely little escape from home if you're looking to spoil yourself for an evening.
This quaint bed and breakfast is also a full-service restaurant, meaning you don't necessarily need a reservation to meet its friendly staff.
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Lunch is served Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner is served 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and is served one hour later on Friday and Saturday evenings. Sunday brunch, hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is also a must.
Though charming and welcoming today, this destination has a past that's riddled with stories.
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Travelers along the Oregon Trail would often stop in for a bit of R&R, and runaway slaves often found sanctity in its cozy expanse.
Autumn is the loveliest time of year to pay a visit to this charming destination, as it's endlessly festive...
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Since it was constructed in 1812, this Lake County fixture has seen some of the loveliest fall foliage in the area. Its owners also decorate the site to be festive, and they also host an annual Halloween party.

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...And visitors report that it's haunted, too.
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The founder of the inn, Joe Rider, had a life that was overloaded by misfortune. He had four wives, two of which are said to still linger in their former home.
Both spirits are welcoming and you may encounter their influence during a visit.
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Roseanne is purportedly a neat freak and she frequently cleans the messes of particularly disorganized visitors. Suzanne is a social butterfly and she loves to greet new visitors.
If you want to meet one of these charming hostesses, be sure to stay in Suzanne's Room.
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Though the ghost is friendly, there;s nothing as unsettling as eyes resting upon you in an empty room. If you look closely, you may even spot her dwelling behind the curtains...
Of course, you can enjoy a perfectly non-paranormal stay in this charming inn... but, of course, you never know when you'll meet a visitor from the other side.
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Ready for your visit to this haunted inn? Book your stay here.

Even the most inconspicuous places in Northeast Ohio bear a vast and haunted history. This lovely inn in Painesville dates back to before the Civil War, and its activity is likely tied to that era. Are you ready to experience a night surrounded by friendly ghosts?

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