 
Tinker's Creek State Park
10303 Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro
(440) 564-2279 |
2 Miles
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| This
786-acre park offers its visitors fishing, picnicking and three 2.5-mile
hiking trails. |
Daybreak Lavender
Farm
2129 Frost Rd., Streetsboro
(330) 626-3235 |
3 Miles
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| Home
to Ohio's First Lavender
festival. The festival is held on July 6 - 8, 2007. Daybreak
Lavender Farm Store is located at 8376 State Route 14 & Diagonal Rd. You
can purchase the finest all natural, organic, & herbal soaps and
handmade...pure spa treatments and garden fresh toiletries. |
Beckwith Orchards Cider Mill,
Bakery & Gift
Shop
1617 Lake Rockwell Rd., Kent
(330) 673-6433 |
6 Miles
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| Family
owned and operated, Beckwith Orchards offers a variety of apples, cider, delicious
homemade bakery and gift baskets. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon attending the special
events or entertainment held on select weekends. |
Village of Peninsula
1663 Main Street, Peninsula
(330) 849-0677 |
12 Miles
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| A quaint historic village in
the center of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, hosts a variety of
unique shops, galleries, restaurants, bicycle rentals and the Cuyahoga
Valley Scenic Railroad depot. |
Brandywine Falls
Brandywine Road, Cuyahoga Valley National Park |
12 Miles
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| Brandywine Falls
is a breath taking site and one of the most popular attractions in the
Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The falls crash 65 feet over a tiered
rock ledge to the base of a deep canyon littered with massive boulders.
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Carriage
Trade Farm
8050 Brandywine Rd., Northfield
(330) 467-9000 |
12 Miles
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| At Carriage Trade Farm in the
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, couples, families, and groups will
enjoy autumn hay rides complete with a bonfire and marshmallows,
romantic horse-drawn carriage tours that include a gourmet picnic at
Brandywine Falls in the summer and fall; and cappuccino, hot chocolate
and sweets during winter sleigh rides. |
West Branch State Park
5708 Esworthy Rd., Ravenna
(330) 296-3239 |
14 Miles
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| 8,000
acres of woodlands that include camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing,
hunting, boating and 12 hiking trails. |
Portage Park District
(330) 297-7728 |
Miles
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Dix
Park, 7318 State Route 44, Ravenna Township
Towner's Woods, 2296 Ravenna Road, Franklin Township
Headwaters Trail, Parking at Mantua Village Park
Portage Hike & Bike, Parking at Towner's Woods |
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Happy Days
Visitor Center
500 West Streetsboro Rd., Peninsula |
14 Miles
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| Follow
the Cuyahoga River for 22 miles between Akron and Cleveland. The park
offers numerous hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic
areas, bird watching, music, arts and plays. Winter sports include
sledding and cross-country skiing. |
Cuyahoga
Valley Scenic Railroad
1630 Mill Street West, Peninsula
(800) 468-4070 |
15 Miles
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| Enjoy
an excursion through the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Each trip is a different adventure filled with fun, excitement, natural
beauty and historic sights. Sit back, relax and enjoy an exciting round
trip destination or special event excursion. |
Monroe's Orchard & Farm Market,
LLC
6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram
(330) 569-7464 |
16 Miles
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Pick-Your-Own pumpkins, apples and strawberries. Enjoy a variety of
activities taking place on select weekends. |
Camp-Hi Canoe Livery
12274 Abbot Rd., Hiram
(330) 569-7621 |
16 Miles
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Relax and canoe the upper stretches of the Cuyahoga
River. |
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
State Route 282 just S. of SR 422, Nelson Twp.
(440) 564-2279 |
21 Miles
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Nelson-Kennedy Ledges has 167 acres of dramatic cliffs. Enjoy 3 miles of
general trails and unusual rock formations. Picnic area provided. |
Hale Farm
& Village
2686 Oakhill Rd., Bath
(877) HALE-FARM |
22 Miles
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Travel back to 1848 and explore live in Ohio's Western Reserve
Region. Share in the daily lives of historical figures and watch the
skilled artisan's demonstrations. |
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Chardon Rd. (Rt. 6), Kirtland
(800) 366-FARM |
25 Miles
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HANDS-ON FAMILY FUN!! Milk a cow, take a wagon ride and meet over 50
breeds of farm animals. Explore solar and wind power, The Great Tomato
Works, hydroponics exhibits and stroll through themed gardens. Gift shop
and onsite café. |
Penitentiary Glen Reservation, A
Lake Metroparks Facility
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland
(800) 889-2099 |
25 Miles
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| The
Nature Center offers hands-on exhibits, art shows and the Nature
Connection Gift Shop. Stop in the new Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center
for a glimpse of Ohio Wildlife yard to meet some of our permanent
residents. Enjoy the Butterfly Gardens and over 4 miles of beautiful
hiking trails. |
Cleveland Botanical
Gardens
11030 East Blvd., Cleveland
(216) 721-1600 |
27 Miles
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Experience 10 spectacular acres of permanent, award-winning display and
theme gardens. While visiting the gardens stop by the Eleanor Armstrong
Smith Glasshouse, a magnificent conservatory housing 2 of the world’s
most fragile ecosystems, Spiny Desert of Madagascar and Cloud Forest of
Costa Rica. |
Portage Lakes State Park
5031 Manchester Rd., Akron
(330) 644-2220 |
28 Miles
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| This
state park provides camping, boating, fishing, hunting, swimming,
picnicking and five hiking trails. |
F.A. Seiberling Naturealm
1828 Smith Rd., Akron
(330) 865-8065 |
28 Miles
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| A
100-acre nature center featuring more than 300 varieties of trees and
shrubs. It has four hiking trails, three ponds and an underground
visitor’s center. |
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Goodtime III
825 E. 9th Street Pier, Cleveland
(888) 916-7447 |
33 Miles
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Cleveland's largest excursion ship offering daily tours and evening
entertainment. Buffet lunch and dinner available. |
Nautica Queen
1153 Main Ave., Cleveland
(800) 837-0604 |
34 Miles
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Cleveland's luxury cruise/dining ship featuring daily panoramic lunch
and sunset dinner cruises on Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. |
Holden Arboretum
9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland
(440) 946-4400 |
41 Miles
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Holden Arboretum is the nation’s largest arboretum with 3,100 acres of
horticultural collections, display gardens and nature trails. |
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