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One of the historical landmarks in St. Marys, Ohio is the Old Miami Erie Canal Boat and Memorial Park. In the heart of uptown’s commercial district, a 3-acre manicured paradise awaits. There is a memorial in this park that commemorates the WWI soldiers who served their country. In the park…
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As part of the Beaver Creek Wetlands, the Cemex Reserve located in Fairborn Ohio, is a haven for local birds, amphibians, and other local wildlife that made the wetland as their home. What to see? With a 1.2 miles of trail, there are a number of things you’d see when…
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The Honey Run Waterfall attraction in Howard, Ohio is a 25-foot high waterfall. The name of the waterfall was derived from the stream that cascades over it. The waterfall is part of the Honey Run park. The distance from the parking lot to the waterfall is short. However, it can be…
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The Bridge of Dreams is a 370-foot covered bridge located near Brinkhaven, Ohio. Originally built in the 1920s as a railroad bridge, and covered in 1998. At 370 feet or ~ 113 meters long, it is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio after the Smolen–Gulf Bridge, and third longest…
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The Rastin Observation Tower inside the Ariel-Foundation Park is one of the most unique attractions you see if you visit the park. The tower is 280 feet high with spiral staircase that coils around it to the observation deck at 140 feet above 224 steps. The historical chimney served PPG…
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Those who visit the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio would have the chance to walk among the partial ruins of the massive glass-making facility — the Pittsburg Plate Glass — that once stood there. Some of the ruins in the park are the historic brick facades, stair and elevator…
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Have you seen the hjistoric Bowstring Truss Bridge inside Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon Ohio? This is a rare 1872 style iron bowstring bridge. It was in Mt. Vernon park for pedestrian use from its original location at Wakatomika Creek on Mill Road. Significance: The Mill Road Bridge is a…
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Have you been to the Mavis Island inside the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio? This is a small man-made island that was built to honer Mayor Richard K. Mavis for his vision and leadership in the development of Ariel-Foundation Park. Boating and fishing, with restrictions, are allowed. Where is…
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