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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ohio

232 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ohio

Updated September 12, 2024

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  1. Akron
  2. Athens
  3. Bellaire
  4. Cambridge
  5. Canton
  6. Cincinnati
  7. Cleveland
  8. Cleveland Heights
  9. Columbus
  10. Dayton
  11. Dublin
  12. East Cleveland
  13. East Liverpool
  14. Galloway
  15. Hamilton
  16. Kelleys Island
  17. Kent
  18. Lebanon
  19. Logan
  20. Mansfield
  21. Marietta
  22. Marion
  23. Newark
  24. Peninsula
  25. Pomeroy
  26. Put In Bay
  27. Sandusky
  28. Toledo
  29. Warren
  30. West Chester
  31. West Liberty
  32. Zanesville

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Explore Ohio

History 24
Architecture 23
Museums 22
Monuments 17
Memorials 14
Parks 13
Art 13
Sculptures 12

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A 1912 postcard depicts a Lake Erie at night.

Toward a Unifying Theory of Lake Monsters

From Champ to Bessie to lake sturgeon, these cryptids represent what lies beneath the surface of the familiar.
by Colin Dickey

Nativity Scenes Celebrate Diverse Christmas Culture Around the World

Featuring devils, yurts, and Yule Lads, traditional crèche sets can tell unique stories about their communities.
by Kayla Harris and Neomi De Anda
The Serpent Mound in Ohio, as beautiful as it is impressive, has endured centuries of misuse and misinterpretation.

In Ohio, Ancient Mounds and Earthworks Gain Recognition—But Remain Imperiled

Built by Native Americans, Serpent Mound and other spectacular ancient monuments have endured centuries of abuse and neglect. That's finally changing.
by Stephen Warren
Red means higher than average anomalies, and blue means lower than average ones.

Uneven Gravity Makes You Weigh More in Illinois Than in Indiana

A number of factors cause you to be lighter or heavier in different parts of the world.
by Frank Jacobs
The Grady sisters, from Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, played by Lisa and Louise Burns, are among the most iconic pop culture twins.

The Psychology Behind Why Identical Twins Inspire Fascination—and Fear

A history of othering, experimentation, and mystery.
by Sarah Durn

Podcast: House the Giants Built

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team

Podcast: Looking for Pawpaws

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team
Be sure to use fresh, ripe peaches for this magical dessert.

This Puzzling Dessert Calls for Peaches and Physics

There's a magic trick baked into Peach Puzzle.
by Anne Ewbank

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