Ohio is home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders in the country, as well as many world-class attractions that draw visitors from far and wide. But the Buckeye State is also a place that doesn’t take itself too seriously; that celebrates the weird and wonderful in the most delightful of ways. From Cornhenge to a 180,000-square-foot basket, you’ll find some of the quirkiest roadside attractions and hidden gems in Ohio — including, wouldn’t you know, the world’s largest troll museum.
Have you ever wondered what 10,000 troll dolls would look like?
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Well, it looks like this: a ROYGBIV explosion that’s straight out of a technicolor cartoon from the ’80s.
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And guess what? You can experience this – 10,000 troll dolls (plus 26,000 unique pieces of troll memorabilia) – at The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance, Ohio.
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The largest collection of troll dolls in the world (and a Guinness World Record holder, at that), this Ohio museum is two stories and 14 rooms teeming with all things trolls: toys, memorabilia, and much, much more. Museum Founder Sherry Groom has been collecting the dolls since she was five years old, and her collection is a true masterpiece.
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It’s not all neon hair trolls, either – The Troll Hole Museum has massive, mythical trolls of the Grimm Brothers variety, as well as miniatures made from wood, pinecones, seeds and nuts, and other natural materials.
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In addition to dolls and memorabilia, this Ohio museum has a massive library of troll books and literature, too.
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When you need a break from the action, grab a cuppa from Grumpy Troll Coffee, rest your feet, and consider what you’ll be purchasing from the Troll Hole Museum Gift Shop. You certainly can’t leave empty handed!
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We bet you’re wondering “Why?” Why collect thousands of troll dolls? Why try for this world record?
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To which, we simply reply, “Why not?” This collection is impressive and marvelous; an only-in-Ohio experience that’s, frankly, awesome.
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So come to Alliance, Ohio, and delight in these quirky and oft-misunderstood creatures, which you can learn all about on a 45-minute guided tour led by the Troll Queen herself.
The Troll Hole Museum/Facebook We guarantee you it will be an experience you won’t soon forget!
Did you know Ohio was home to the world’s largest troll museum? Have you been to The Troll Hole Museum before? What a cool (and yes, a bit creepy) hidden gem in Ohio!
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We guarantee you it will be an experience you won’t soon forget!
The Troll Hole Museum is located at 228 E Main St, Alliance, OH, 44601. It’s open Thursday-Sunday, and admission and other details are available on the museum’s website.
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Address: The Troll Hole Museum, 228 E Main St, Alliance, OH 44601, USA
