There are TWO Harding sites in Marion. There is the Harding Home Historical Site (Library and…read moreMuseum) which is about a mile from the Harding Memorial. If you're in town - be sure to visit both. The Harding Memorial is a stunning memorial and includes the burial sites for both Harding and his wife, Florence. Thie memorial rivals some of the more famous memorials in Washington, DC. There is no admission fee for the Harding Memorial.

William Harding was the 29th President of the United States and long time Marion, Ohio resident…read more The Harding Memorial is the burial site of President Harding and his wife Florence. It is also known as the Harding Tomb. This is one of the last elaborate presidential tombs ever made. The memorial is managed by the Ohio Historical Society. The circular marble structure is reminiscent of something out of ancient Greece. It has no roof in an effort to honor President Harding's wish to be buried in a simple grave under a tree and the stars. The memorial is the work of Henry Hombostel and Eric Wood. It was completed in 1927, but due to President Harding being marred by personal controversies and scandals at the time of his death, the Memorial was not officially dedicated until 1931 by President Herbert Hoover. It costed $783,103, which is approximately $15.3 million. It stands about 53 feet tall and has a diameter of 103 feet. The memorial is across from the Marion Cemetery and has a small private parking lot. The grounds are immaculate. It has a lot of green space and a small round structure at the base of the memorial that has informational placards about President Harding, his wife and his presidency/life. The President and First Lady's crypts are fenced off so visitors can not go up to them. You can easily view them through the fence though. There is not much to see on the backside of the memorial except the structure itself. This is not a very long stop but could easily be coupled with other nearby attractions such as the Harding Library, the Marion Cemetery, and/or the Marion Veterans Park to maximize your time.

It's a covered bridge! How can you give it a bad review? I mean, you shouldn't expect anything…read moremore than a covered bridge. I took a handful of pictures and just stood there enjoying the silence and the sound of the water and wind gently blowing on the mildly warm summer day. It's not really that far out of the way if you wanna see a covered bridge. And when I went, there wasn't much traffic on the roads both to and from the bridge to the nearest freeway. I am curious on just how cool this would look during the winter...but I guess I will never know.

I got lucky and saw the sign to this place and made my husband turn down the road. It's such a…read morebeautiful and well taken care of bridge. I enjoyed reading the review with the history of the bridge in it. The area all around it is so lovely. We didn't see anybody while we were there. I love the creek and all the crops. It's just so beautiful and peaceful there.

Three years ago, we had our wedding here and felt it was high time for a review. The staff who help…read morewith planning are absolutely amazing. The venue is always in such a beautiful condition and incredibly clean. All our guests loved it just as much as we did. We had our wedding in the courtyard where the pool used to be, along with reserving the gym area and carriage house. They had plenty of parking for everyone and more than enough space for 160 guests. I just can't say enough nice things about the venue and staff. Everything turned out so wonderfully that day. I'll always recommend this venue anytime I'm asked about local places to look at for weddings or even other events.

Everything about this place is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible and the people there are so…read morefriendly

Historical Frederick Fabing House located on 201 Park Ave in Fremont, OH. The home was originally…read morebuilt in 1859 for one of the Areas most richess men at the time. He was owner of a gas works company Second Empire Architecture style was radically different at the time from the other homes in the neighborhood. The home is over 3,000 square feet and mow us a privately owned home NOT open for tours (BUT I would definitely love to ho inside) Too beautiful NOT to share!!!

I wish I could write more about this building but because it's private you can only see the…read moreexterior. However I think it's still worth a stop if you're in the area. It's an absolutely beautiful house with charm, elegance and beautiful design. I can tell you that what you can see from the street is absolute craftsmanship.

I've walked by this mansion several times a week for years and I had no idea this piece of history…read morewas on Yelp. Would ya look at that?! Being that I live so closed, I've looked into its background and it's pretty cool. It's history is long and rather weird, starting way back in 1895 when circus owner Peter Sells asked a well known Columbus architect to build a home for his wife. This architect was Frank Packard and he designed the one-of-a-kind home with gothic, tudor, chateauesque styles mixed with his own personal flare, even adding circus-like touches throughout. Fun fact - This same architect build the Ohio Governor's Mansion, the Jeffrey Mansion, and at least one other in the city. The Sells mansion was on the market for quite some and it started to go a little down hill. However, it was finally purchased in 2020 and I've noticed the new owners are doing what they can to renovate and bring it back to life.

I have lived in OH for over 15 years and cannot believe I've never visited this site! Enjoyed…read morereading about how the sculpture came to be. The QR code lets you listen to a recording of the sculptor himself. The 12' sculpture can be climbed on from the rear and presents a nice view of the area. Lots of areas for picnicking and amphitheater for concerts.

This is a really cool quick stop. The monument is impressive. The park is so quiet and pleasant. We…read moreeven saw deer visiting. The river is pretty. Parking is plentiful and there are restrooms.

he Bridge of Dreams is a 370-foot covered bridge located near Brinkhaven, Ohio. Originally built in…read morethe 1920s as a railroad bridge, and covered in 1998. It is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio after the Smolen-Gulf Bridge, and third longest covered bridge in the United States. we were returning from amish country in Berlin ohio and saw this covered bridge from the road .. i back tracked and checked it out. there was parking right near the bridge and we went for a look.

This was such a fun stop! There are live farm animals here, and the pastures looked well…read moremaintained with plenty of space for them to roam, which was great to see. The welcome center was pretty nice and had a small kids museum inside that was interactive. There's also a gift shop with cute merch, local items, maple syrup, and other extras. They offer tours of some of the buildings for purchase, which is a cool option if you want a deeper experience, but even just walking around the property on your own is enjoyable. Overall, a really nice place to explore for a bit.

Unique park in Ohio with a visitor center, working farm, historical house and so much more…read more We came on an off-season day in March so the visitor center was open but not staffed. We also didn't see anyone to give tours or ask information. The park is easy to find with lots of signs pointing the way. When you pull in there is a visitor center that has a gift shop and restrooms. Everyone's favorite part was the parrot. If you say hi or dance he will talk to you. The park has trails you can hike. There are maps in the lobby to help find a course. They mentioned a cave trail but the map did not have trail names so we were not sure what path to follow. You can walk down to the barn and see the animals. We also walked around the exterior of the house. Behind the visitor center there is a great playground that the kids really enjoyed. If coming for a visit I highly recommend waiting to come during the peak season so you can view the house and have staff to explain the history and trails you can hike. Lots of picnic areas too so pack a lunch!

My girlfriend and I stopped by the Superman house on 29 May. In 1933, 18-year-old Jerry Siegel and…read morehis friend Joe Shuster co-created Superman in this house. I was excited to see it as I'm a fan of comic books and wrote both my M.A. thesis and PhD dissertation about comic book history. It's a private residence, so we only read the signage and took some photos near the signs, but the owners clearly enjoy their historical legacy and care for it well. They have Superman statues visible in their garden and cardboard cutouts of Superman in the upstairs windows. Just know that it's a one-way street and be respectful if you want to read the signage.

"This is the house where Superman was born," reads a sign hanging on the fence in front of the…read morehouse. This was the spot in 1932 that 18-year-old Jerry Siegel invented the Man of Steel, arguably the most successful literary creation of the 20th century. With its colorful porch flowers and new siding, the former Siegel residence is the best-looking home in a hardscrabble neighborhood. It's still lived in as a house, and its current owners have said they will give a local Superman society first crack at buying it when they leave. In return, the society helps to keep the place up now. "Jerry wasn't popular," the sign notes, but he "gave us something to believe in." and visit only once if you must....