Crown Hill Cemetery

Crashes at Crown Hill, decrepit amusement park rides, and mulberry bushes. Ask the Hoosierist.

“Every man wants a lady looking sad at his grave. Most of the time, the only way he can do it is to build a statue.”

What makes this Columbus institution really sweet is the counter-side charm of Wilma Hare and her fellow soda jerks, who will pull you an ice cream soda the way it was in 1900 and serve it with a side of sass: “When that ice cream hits the carbonation, it will explode like a volcano. And I will laugh at the look of panic on your face.”