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If you happen to be near Hocking County in Ohio, don’t miss to visit the Lake Logan State Park. Apart from the fact that is near Hocking Hills State Park, the park itself is a beautiful tourist spot that boast a breathtaking scenery. I have visited the the park for…
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The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the stories of the four great lakes in North America: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. From chilling maritime history stories and early voyages, to past and present developments, to their importance as natural resource, visitors get…
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I visited the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. It is considered one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States, being built between 1839 and 1861. Its architecture is typical Greek Revival. Today, the Statehouse houses the Ohio General Assembly. On September 16, 1859, Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable…
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The first settlers in the Ohio area were the Adena Native Americans, known for their mounds, like this on in Enon, Ohio. Adena, Hopewell, and the Fort Ancient cultures developed earthworks, circa 52 BC to 1500 AD. These three nations were located in much of Ohio area. The legend says…
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This is the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. Dred and Harriet Scott filed suit for their freedom at this courthouse in 1846. Their case reached the United States Supreme Court and was decided in 1857. The court ruled that the Scotts and all African Americans were not citizens of…
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The Hindu Temple of Dayton is a place of worship for the Hindu community in Dayton, Ohio. Although it is a sacred place for the Hindu faithfuls, it still opens its doors to all visitors who are interested in just seeing the temple. Inside the temple, which is located in…
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Looking for free attractions to visit in St. Louis, Missouri? There are a few located at Forest Park. And all of them are just walking distances with each other. Try the Missouri History Museum and the Museum of Art. Or better yet, spend a day at the St. Louis Zoo!…
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Is it worth visiting the Dayton International Peace Museum? I asked the same question when I google for places to visit in Dayton, Ohio. The answer is YES. That is because this is the one of the only “Peace Museums” in the United States. The Dayton International Peace Museum is…
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