Raven Traveler's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

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I love traveling. When I have the opportunity to do so, I may crosscheck the "Atlas," to see what may be at my travel destination or along the way.

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The Sanctuary Museum

An old church full of restored Catholic statues is a makeup artist's labor of love.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.

Added by Christopher Roehl

Columbus Park of Roses

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

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Added by Afjsdoiuqnnn

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

James A. Garfield's Memorial and Tomb

The only presidential monument to display a late POTUS's actual casket.

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Added by markallender

Langsdon Mineral Collection

A county library in rural Ohio houses one of the finest mineral collections in the world.

SamM

Leatherlips Monument

A monument to a Native American leader who was known for never breaking a promise and met his end after signing a deal with white settlers.

Thought and Sight

Added by Thought and Sight

Cincinnati, Ohio

Twin Lakes Capitoline Wolf

Mussolini gave Cincinnati a bronze statue of Romulus and Remus suckling at a wolf's teats.

Added by ericdoug85

The Troll Hole

A record-size collection of wild-haired troll dolls tells the story of the mythical creature's roots in Scandinavian folklore.

Added by soulcatcher

Mansfield, Ohio

The Shawshank Trail

Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.

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Added by jessecbethea

Kelleys Island, Ohio

Kelleys Island Winery Ruins

These beautiful wineries were at the center of Lake Erie's "grape belt" back when the Midwest dominated American wine production.

Stephen J Taylor

Added by Stephen J Taylor

Cleveland, Ohio

Balto the Sled Dog

The heroic sled dog of the 1925 serum run is preserved in taxidermy.

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Added by Allison

Versailles, Ohio

Annie Oakley's Grave

The final resting place of the most famous sharpshooter.

Added by kurtbaumer

Miamisburg, Ohio

Miamisburg Mound

The largest ancient burial mound in Ohio.

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Added by stonewall072

Kewpee Hamburgers

This burger joint is named after everyone's favorite carnival prize and is adorned with a giant one over the door.

SamM

Cleveland, Ohio

Sidaway Bridge

The ruins of the suspension bridge hang over Kingsbury Run as a ghost of racial prejudice.

Rick Jennings

Added by Rick Jennings

West Liberty, Ohio

Piatt Castles

This pair of eccentric Ohio castles were built by a pair of brothers who wanted to bring a bit of class to the Ohio wilderness.

Added by isabellkyrk

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Observatory

This humble star-gazing center touts itself as the "Birthplace of American Astronomy."

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Added by mojotexas

Bellaire Toy and Plastic Brick Museum

There are more than 4 million bricks inside this unofficial Lego museum in a former middle school.

Added by Mockery

Jerusalem Township, Ohio

Turtle Island

Small, privately owned island divided between Michigan and Ohio with abandoned vacation homes and a derelict lighthouse.

Added by Facebook100000095622365

The Avrocar

A real flying saucer, contracted by the U.S. Air Force.

canuck

Added by canuck

Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Squire's Castle

Ghost stories surrounded this “castle,” the only structure from a huge mansion that was never built.

Rick Jennings

Added by Rick Jennings

Cincinnati, Ohio

Spring Grove Cemetery

This magnificent Cincinnati graveyard is also a popular public park.

Added by adsummum

Bay Village, Ohio

Porter Creek Bridge Ruins

The overgrown remains of an old rail bridge rise above the valley like ancient Greek ruins.

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Added by MrPExplores

Springfield, Ohio

Hartman Rock Garden

A miniature world of concrete and stone in Springfield, Ohio.