Places bekalindeman Wants to Go

Circleville is seriously smitten with this giant gourd.

Known as "The Dome" this is the world's largest open air geodesic dome.

A moving tribute to a leader of the American abolitionist movement.

This stuffed pigeon of war had the very serious name "John Silver" until he lost a leg in battle.

The failure of one component toppled this entire bridge during rush hour.

Remnants of 19th century vigilante justice.

How did a massive marine arthropod find its way to landlocked Ohio?

In this relatively flat state the highest point is an honored place.

The spectacular collection of one of the world's best woodcarvers.

Ohio's 19th-century communist micro-society.

Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.

Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.

A memorial for an outsider theorist who believed that the planet is actually hollow.

Acres of English cottage gardens, unexpectedly nestled in a Cleveland suburb.

Landmark dedicated to the plight of the American Indian in the 21st century.

A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The inventor of a number of hybrid corn species is immortalized with a field of giant corn.

A history of tragedy and a pile of eerie stories have contributed to this house's consistent ranking as one of the most haunted places in Ohio.