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

Updated May 9, 2025

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

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Explore Ohio

History 25
Architecture 24
Museums 23
Monuments 17
Parks 14
Memorials 14
Art 13
Collections 12

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The walls of the Octagon Earthworks in Heath, Ohio, form an enclosure large enough to fit four Roman Colosseums.

These 2,000-Year-Old Mounds Trace the Path of the Moon

After spending the last century as a golf course, the Octagon Earthworks are now protected—and celebrated—for their ancient Native American origins.
by Olivia Young
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

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