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Bucyrus, Bucyrus, OH

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Bucyrus

Bucyrus is a sightseeing stop in Bucyrus, OH, part of the Columbus & Central Ohio guide. Cost: free.

· Bucyrus, OH

Why you should go…

Bucyrus, the Crawford County seat, centers a small-town visit around its historic downtown square and preserved 19th-century commercial buildings. The town is best known regionally for its long-running Bratwurst Festival, and the county's Lowe-Volk Park offers trails and a nature center for a quieter outdoor stop.

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What's around here?

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