Verborgen parels in Ohio

Hidden Gems

Ohio’s landscape is dotted with architectural and historical landmarks ranging from the 19th-century Wheeling Suspension Bridge to the ancient Hopewell culture’s Stubbs Earthworks. This collection features the Romanesque-style West Side Market in Cleveland and the Gothic Revival Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. Visitors can explore the maritime legacy of the USS Cod and Marblehead Lighthouse, or walk through the imposing halls of the Ohio State Reformatory. From the rare covered bridges in Byer and Harpersfield to the astronomical history of the Cincinnati Observatory, these sites showcase the region’s diverse engineering and cultural heritage.