SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Kendell Cliffs Climbing Gym 60 Kendall Park Rd., Peninsula (330) 655-5489

13 Miles www.kendallcliffs.com/kc/gym.asp

The only professionally-designed and built rock gym in Ohio, has a combination of textured plywood and "natural" rock surfaces. Offering 7,000 square feet of climbing surface with a peak height of 35 feet. The most unique feature of the facility is a 35-foot high arch traversing the span of the building. The large rock bouldering cave is perfect for training and the top roping and lead climbing keep even the most advanced climbers challenged.

 

Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula (800) U-SKI-241	14 Miles www.bmbw.com
Nestled next to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on 79 acres, this resort offers six beginner, seven intermediate and six advanced slopes for skiers, snowboarders and tubers. Complete with ski shops, lifts, instruction and equipment rentals. Summer home to Boston Mills ArtFest.

 

Northfield Park 10705 Northfield Road, Northfield (330) 467-4101	16 Miles www.northfieldpark.com
Enjoy the thrill at one of America’s premier harness racing facilities featuring year round, live harness racing and the only racetrack in the world with its own Microbrewery, featuring 4 exclusive brews.

 

Thistledown 21501 Emery Road, North Randall (216) 662-8600	18 Miles Season: March  - December www.thistledown.com
Watch thoroughbred racing in an enclosed grandstand with dining terraces with live and simulcast programs.