223 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Ohio - Atlas Obscura
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223 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ohio

Updated February 14, 2024

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

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A Feminist Road Trip Across the U.S.

Atlas Obscura has a tradition of exploring the stories of women who changed the world, from wildlife biologists and mountain climbers to Civil War spies and tattoo artists. To celebrate these daring women who struck out on their own, we’ve put together a cross-country road trip. Over 12 stops and more than 3,000 miles, this route will give you a front-row seat to women’s history in America.

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Explore Ohio

Museums And Collections 27
History 23
Monuments 17
Memorials 14
Art 13
Abandoned 12
Parks 12
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, Big Think
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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