As local travel experts, we know what travelers are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect accommodations for their next trip. To compile our lists, we scour the internet to find properties with excellent ratings and reviews, desirable amenities, nearby attractions, and that something special that makes a destination worthy of traveling for.

Believe it or not, you don’t have to travel very far to see some really unusual homes. Right here in Ohio there are some really strange houses that will make you turn your head as you pass by. The following are what we consider to be the most unique houses in Ohio.

1) The Mushroom House (Cincinnati)
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This whimsical home is located in the Hyde Park section of CInnicati, and was designed by architect Terry Brown, a professor of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Cincinnati.
2) House of Trash (Philo)
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Also known as Ohio's only "Earthship," this eco-friendly home in Philo is made entirely out of recycled materials.
3) Futuro House (Carlisle)
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Also known as the UFO house, this home in Carlisle was created by Matti Suuronen in 1968.

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4) Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park House (Hamilton)
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The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton is home to this unique, underground private residence.
5) The Round House (Logan)
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Hidden along Old US 33 in Hocking County stands this mysterious, round and concrete house.
6) The Octagon House (Circleville)
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Also known as the Crites House, this eight exterior-wall abandoned home sits in Circleville, behind the city's Wal-Mart Super Center.
7) The Rock House (Hocking Hills)
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OK, so this one was never actually someone's home...but it's pretty freaking cool to explore.

What other unique houses are there in Ohio? Have you seen or explored them? Share your experiences and photos with us!

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