Unearthing Ohio's Eccentric Allure: Top 10 Kitschy Tourist Traps

1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44114) As the gnarled heart of America's music scene beats strong in this monument to rock 'n' roll legends; the rebellious spirit of Jack Kerouac would surely resonate within its walls. However, beware the immense crowds seeking solace in these same hallowed halls.

2. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065) With a nod to Franzen's avian affinity, this zoological wonderland fosters an appreciation for wildlife as vast as Lake Erie itself. Yet long lines and high prices await those who wander too close to its magnetic wonders.

3. Cedar Point Amusement Park (1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870) A concrete slice of Americana lifted straight from Eggers' saucy prose; life on a roller coaster may seem transient indeed but alas! Commercialism crops up amidst those thrilling dips.

4. The Pro Football Hall of Fame (2121 George Halas Dr NW Canton, OH 44708): Delve deep amid athletic deities embodying hard work and resilience that befits Midwestern legacy while navigating throngs clamoring for pigskin prowess souvenirs.

5. Fountain Square Ice Rink (520 Vine St., Cincinnati ,OH 45202): Glide through a whitewashed world reminiscent of Woody Allen film backdrops only jeopardized by Starbucks lattes sipped nonchalantly by irked spectators icing their tootsies rinkside.

6.A Christmas Story House & Museum(3159 W11th St,.Cleveland ,OH44109):Delight at relics strewn across Ralphies humble abode amalgamating charm with cheesiness;but beware of teeming tourists armed with BB guns(model 1938B,tread cautiously).

7.Beautiful Ohio Caverns(2210 E State Route 245,WEST LIBERTY,OH43357):Descend into subterranean splendors and the glory of unending stalactites that Franzen would surely have labeled a natural masterpiece sans incessant phototaking flashbulbs.

8.Great Serpent Mound (3850 OH73, Peebles, OH 45660) This ancient geometric marvel calls forth pioneering spirits channeled through Whitman's verse,yet overzealous selfie seekers may deter from its sacred aura.

9. COSI Columbus (333 W Broad St., Columbus,OH43215) Science aficionados can indulge in this interactive odyssey amid an ambiance filled with the enthusiasm of Neil deGrasse Tyson himself.Do brace for cacophony rivaling Beethovens Symphony No.5

10.LeBron James' Giant Banner(Downtown Cleveland ,Ohio):Bow before demigod J alliteratively juxtaposed alongside Jack Kerouac as icons,but pivotal as his preeminence may be,& know that commercialism forever hovers over our heroes

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1100 Rock And Roll Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44114
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4850 W Powell Rd
Powell, OH 43065
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1 Cedar Point Dr.
Sandusky, OH 44870
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2121 George Halas Dr Nw
Canton, OH 44708
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520 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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3159 W11th St
Cleveland, OH
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1938B Model
Cautiously, OH
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2210 E State Route 245 West Liberty
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3850 Oh73
Peebles, OH 45660
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333 W Broad St.
Columbus, OH
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, United States
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, United States
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, United States
This is a red panda at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio. The picture was taken in October 2020.
Photo taken at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus, United States
Entrance of Columbus Zoo, Ohio
Photo taken at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio.
Photo taken at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio.
Skunks resting in a themed area
Valravn first hill at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
Raptor
Raptor Loop
Raptor
Track of Blue Streak (Cedar Point) at Cedar Point.
Raptor Loop
Logo of Valravn (roller coaster) shown in light on sidewalk at Cedar Point.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Tom Brady
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ray Lewis
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Panorama view of Carew Tower from Fountain Square looking southwest
Detail of the Tyler Davidson Fountain, Cincinnati.
Detail of the Tyler Davidson Fountain, Cincinnati.
Fountain Square, Janaury 2007
Detail of the Tyler Davidson Fountain, Cincinnati.
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A Christmas Story House
A Christmas Story House
A Christmas Story House
A Christmas Story House
View north along West 11th Street from in front of A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio
View south along West 11th Street from in front of A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio
View north along West 11th Street from in front of A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio
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Adena burial mound located nearby Serpent Mound. Photo taken February 2023.
Farm near Serpent Mound
Fort Ancient culture burial mound located nearby Serpent Mound. Photo taken February 2023.
Serpent mound - a Native American burial ground.



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Serpent Mound - Pre-historical Native Indians Burial Site



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COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
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COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
These are butterflies made of recycled material.  They are created
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
These are butterflies made of recycled material.  They are created
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
These are butterflies made of recycled material.  They are created
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
These are butterflies made of recycled material.  They are created
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
These are butterflies made of recycled material.  They are created
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry, is a science museum in downtown Columbus, OH.
I have visited the museum many times with my Ohio grandchildren.  I enjoy the visits very much.
These are butterflies made of recycled material.  They are created

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