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Unusual Attractions in Columbus

The Topiary Park

Georges Seurat’s pointillist masterpiece has been recreated in Ohio in topiary form.

Gates of Hell

The entrance to this sinisterly named tunnel hides behind a Tim Hortons.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue

A bronze of the man in all his sinewy glory celebrates his longtime connection to the Ohio city.

The Handprint

A single handprint, which, according to Ohio State University legend, cannot be scrubbed off.

Columbus Park of Roses

An unassuming 13-acre park is home to over 12,000 roses.

Garden of Constants

This whimsical campus lawn is dotted with large sculpted numbers and hidden mathematical formulas.

Eddie Rickenbacker Childhood Home

The childhood home of one of Ohio's favorite sons, pilot and war hero Eddie Rickenbacker.

Gavel Sculpture

Just outside the Ohio Supreme Court sits a testament to justice.

Unique Food & Drink in Columbus

Butter Cows

These dairy-based sculptures have been state fair traditions for more than a century.

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