Tony and I were driving to Dresden, Ohio when we past this Gorgeous Mansion. It was closed so we…read morecouldn't go inside or even closer to this 1856 Beauty because gates were chained & locked!!! Found out this Beautiful 29 room mansion was known to be called Trinway Mansion also, Owned by Abolitionist George Willison Adams and was part of the Underground Railroad I would love to go inside one day!!! I just love mansions and Everything History!!!

If you like historic homes where you can see the bones of the house right next to the renovated…read moreportions, this is a place to go. I didn't know it was haunted when I went, but could certainly tell as soon as I set foot inside. There are pictures and plaques through the building that give information about the history- both about the family who lived there and the house itself.

What's not to love about a quirky roadside attraction? It is…read morehuge and gorgeous with a ton of detail and color. You can park and walk to the clock (there is a lot right across the street) and if you do, there are several shops and restaurants right nearby. The one downside is that it is, understandably so, off for the winter months. But they don't have anything anywhere telling you what the operating season is, how often it chimes, etc. I would have given it five stars if it was easier to get that information. I've been in the area in February, April, September and October and during each of those visits the clock was apparently "closed for the winter"

Beautiful and the history is cool! Seasonally chimes but there is a YouTube video to watch to see…read moreit chime if you go in the winter like I did! Parking across the street.

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!

The building doesn't appear to be in use anymore but it is fascinating to see. They built this…read morebuilding to house the headquarter for the Longaberger basket company

This used to be the headquarters for Longaberger basket, but the building is now unoccupied…read more It's a fun roadside attraction if you happen to be in the Newark, Ohio area!

A small, somber memorial to the USS Shenandoah, which crashed in the area in 1925. A plaque lists…read morethe victims, and a bronze sculpture depicts the airship in the clouds. Flowers and flags bracket the memorial, and locals keep it in good shape. No parking nearby, so pull off as far as possible and don't linger. Many other memorials are nearby, but none are easy to locate. Check out this website, or message me for GPS locations. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10432

On this somber spot men perished trying to do their job. The memorial is modest but respectful…read more We passed it hundreds of times going from Columbus to Marietta, and I always thought of those men and how they struggled to right the ship in the storm. They didn't give up until fate intervened. God bless them.

Childhood home of Eddie Rickenbacker, there are ongoing efforts to preserve the home and perhaps…read moreturn it into a museum. Nothing has panned out yet, but it is kept in good shape and is a National Historic Landmark. For now, you can visit and walk around the outside, though you are not able to go into the house. There are display boards in the yard with biographical information. The house next door is preserved as well, and there is an educational center in the backyard. I wasn't able to go in there, but it sounds like they have some displays, and general community education stuff. There is a replica of the house at the Motts Military Museum which you can tour, and is worth a visit. But for an aviation nerd like me, or any local history buff, a pilgrimage to this site is worth it. Park at the library a few doors down.

I lived in this house in 1972-3. I remember Eddies name intials carved in the stone out back. I was…read morerobbed twice living here bad neighbourhood.

Just a basket. A large one that was built from the hands of employees from a past company. It…read moreresides in Dresden, Ohio. It used to be a tourist attraction for handmade baskets.

Genuinely one of the coolest natural history experiences I've ever had was visiting this site,…read morealong with the other earthworks to the south. The museum at Fort Ancient was really cool to see before heading up to the big eartworks in Newark.

Impressive park that preserves "the Great Circle" which received a UNESCO World Heritage site…read moredesignation in 2023. I came here for a quick stop while driving to Columbus, OH in mid-June 2025 for a conference. Lot of pluses in visiting this park. First, it's an important ceremonial site built between 100BC and 400AD by the Hopewell Indians with a link to astronomical patterns. It was later used as a county fairground (which allowed it to be preserved). Second, parking is free and plentiful. Third, you can walk freely around the outdoor complex and read some of the signs and displays (the scale of the Great Circle is massive). Be sure to stay off the mounds. The only downside was that the museum was closed on a Monday. I did not see a restroom facility available when the museum was closed.

I eat too much ham, to the extent that it has affected my waistline... or I guess you can call it a…read more"Hamline" now. This is a beautiful bridge over the highway in the heart of Zanesville, a little bit east of downtown. It's one of these magnificent bridges that you mostly find in the Appalachians and Adirondacks, and they're so beautiful and specific to this region, and always make me think of Pittsburgh which is just down the road - or places near Pittsburgh.