Being too high up can be downright terrifying for those of us who are afraid of heights—and it can be downright inspiring for those who are fearless. (Which applies to you?) The following are 8 terrifying views in Ohio that will make your palms sweat—or simply set your spirits high.
- Ledges Overlook (Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Yi-Liang (Lucas) Liu/Flickr Ohio’s national park features an approximately 1,170 ft. tall peak, which lies southeast of the I-77 and I-80 intersection.
- Terminal Tower Observation Deck (Cleveland)
theunquietlibrarian/Flickr The Terminal Tower Observation Deck in Cleveland allows you to observe the whole city from up high for $5.
Erik Drost/Flickr
- Old Man’s Cave (Hocking Hills State Park)
April Dray/Only In Your State Along one of the state’s most beloved hiking trails, you’ll observe numerous breathtaking (and slightly scary) views from above.
- The Rock House (Hocking Hills State Park)
April Dray/Only In Your State Not far from the Old Man’s Cave hiking trails, you can climb (with caution) into this unique house, which also features unique views from up high.
- Carew Tower Observation Deck (Cincinnati)
Jim Pater/Flickr The observation deck of Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati allows you to see the whole city for just $2.
Jim Pater/Flickr
- Kings Island Amusement Park Eiffel Tower (Mason)
ike4014/Flickr This 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower enables you to see the entirety of Kings Island from a bird’s eye view.
Robert Batina/Flickr
- Buzzard’s Roost Nature Preserve (Chillicothe)
Mike Dray/Instagram This 600 ft. overlook of the Paint Creek Valley can be found within the Ross County Park District.
- Mt. Pleasant at Rising Park (Lancaster)
Robert Batina/Flickr Also known as “Standing Stone,” this breathtaking view from Mt. Pleasant awaits you after a steep hike.
Robert Batina/Flickr
What other terrifying (or inspiring) views are there in Ohio? Which one is your favorite?
Yi-Liang (Lucas) Liu/Flickr
Ohio’s national park features an approximately 1,170 ft. tall peak, which lies southeast of the I-77 and I-80 intersection.
theunquietlibrarian/Flickr
The Terminal Tower Observation Deck in Cleveland allows you to observe the whole city from up high for $5.
Erik Drost/Flickr
April Dray/Only In Your State
Along one of the state’s most beloved hiking trails, you’ll observe numerous breathtaking (and slightly scary) views from above.
Not far from the Old Man’s Cave hiking trails, you can climb (with caution) into this unique house, which also features unique views from up high.
Jim Pater/Flickr
The observation deck of Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati allows you to see the whole city for just $2.
ike4014/Flickr
This 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower enables you to see the entirety of Kings Island from a bird’s eye view.
Robert Batina/Flickr
Mike Dray/Instagram
This 600 ft. overlook of the Paint Creek Valley can be found within the Ross County Park District.
Also known as “Standing Stone,” this breathtaking view from Mt. Pleasant awaits you after a steep hike.
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