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5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A 1990s video-store-themed neighborhood restaurant and bar in Broadview Heights — artisanal small plates, flatbreads, organic chicken tenders, fine wines and a fun, nostalgic atmosphere.

5 Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga County
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Cascade Valley Metro Park South · Oxbow Trail

Cascade Valley Metro Park South · Oxbow Trail

Dramatic river valley overlooks along the Cuyahoga River, timber staircase hike down the gorge, Oxbow Trail picnic area, and peaceful riverside bench views.

Akron
Oxbow Trailriver overlookCuyahoga River
Firestone Metro Park

Firestone Metro Park

Tuscarawas River wetlands, Little Turtle Pond, mature woods, paved walking trails, and scenic nature paths perfect for strollers and young kids.

Akron
wetlandspondsfamily hikes
Bridal Veil Falls - Bedford Reservation

Bridal Veil Falls - Bedford Reservation

A scenic wooden boardwalk and cascading waterfall over shale shelves in Bedford Reservation gorge. A beloved family stop in every season.

Bedford
waterfallboardwalkcreek
South Chagrin Reservation

South Chagrin Reservation

Chagrin River waterfall shelves and wading cascades, historic Henry Church Rock carvings, stone arch bridge, scenic timber cliff stairs, and shaded forest river trail.

Bentleyville
Chagrin Riverwaterfall shelvesHenry Church Rock
Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Reservation

Historic stone arch bridges, Chippewa Creek, scenic picnic pavilions, paved all-purpose trails, and wooded gorge paths with blooming wildflowers and nature bridges.

Brecksville
stone arch bridgecreekswooded trails
Chagrin Falls Waterfall

Chagrin Falls Waterfall

Iconic downtown waterfall spilling over wide stone terraces on the Chagrin River, featuring boardwalk viewing platforms, scenic stone spillways, and riverside walking paths.

Chagrin Falls
downtown waterfallboardwalkChagrin River
Gorge Metro Park

Gorge Metro Park

Magnificent cascading dam waterfall roaring into Cuyahoga River gorge, dramatic sandstone cliffs and rock shelters, observation fishing pier, and shaded family trails.

Cuyahoga Falls
roaring waterfalldam cascadeCuyahoga River gorge
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Dramatic Sharon Conglomerate sandstone cliffs, mossy crevices, boardwalk paths through deep ravines, scenic waterfalls, and family rock scrambling adventures.

Garrettsville
sandstone ledgesmossy crevicesboardwalk
Rocky River Reservation

Rocky River Reservation

Historic multi-arch concrete and stone bridges, scenic cascades and waterfalls, massive sandstone rock overhangs, mature hardwood forests, and paved trails along the Rocky River.

North Olmsted
historic bridgesarch bridgesriver cascades
Blue Hen Falls

Blue Hen Falls

A beloved 15-foot cascade over sandstone into Spring Creek gorge, accessible via the scenic trail with wooden footbridges and stone ledges.

Brecksville
waterfall hikecreekforest
Brandywine Falls · Sagamore Hills

Brandywine Falls · Sagamore Hills

Spectacular 65-foot bridal veil waterfall roaring over Berea sandstone and Bedford shale into Brandywine Gorge, boardwalk overlook, footbridge, and scenic winter ice falls.

Sagamore Hills
65-foot waterfallBrandywine Gorgeboardwalk overlook
Mill Stream Run Reservation

Mill Stream Run Reservation

Historic stone mill dam waterfall with driftwood, East Branch Rocky River sandbar, scenic overlook bench, blooming forget-me-nots, and lush river valley trails.

Strongsville
mill dam waterfallRocky Riversandbar
Bedford Reservation Loop

Bedford Reservation Loop

Wooded loop along Tinkers Creek with gorge overlooks — easy for little legs.

Bedford4.7
Stroller friendlyDog friendlyScenic overlook
Tinkers Creek Falls

Tinkers Creek Falls

A short walk to a cascading waterfall in a quiet gorge setting.

Bedford4.8
ScenicPhotographyCreek
Solon Community Park Playground

Solon Community Park Playground

Sebastian's Playground — modern inclusive playground with splash pad, shaded benches and picnic tables.

Solon4.9
Sebastian's PlaygroundSplash padShade
Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop

Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop

Iconic historic village treat stop — fresh artisan popcorn, ice cream and candy overlooking the Chagrin River falls.

Chagrin Falls4.9
Ice creamWalkableHistoric
The Standard

The Standard

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A standout neighborhood restaurant on East 185th Street in Cleveland offering high-quality seasonal dishes, hand-selected ingredients, and a warm, inviting dining experience.

Cleveland5
E 185th StSeasonal DiningChef-Crafted
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

3,000+ animals across 183 acres — Asian Highlands, African Savanna and The Rainforest.

Cleveland4.8
WildlifeParkingBathrooms
Headlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park

Ohio's longest natural sand beach on Lake Erie — swimming, picnics and lighthouse trail views.

Mentor4.8
Lake Erie BeachSwimmingLighthouse View
Patterson Fruit Farm

Patterson Fruit Farm

7-generation family farm in Geauga County with pick-your-own apples, Family Fun Fest, bakery and cider donuts.

Chardon4.9
Apple PickingBakery & CiderFamily Fun Fest
56 Kitchen

56 Kitchen

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! Double Smash Burger is absolutely outstanding with gluten-free buns available, delicious pierogis, and flourless chocolate cake like fudge brownies.

Mayfield Heights5
Gluten-free optionsKids menuHigh chairs
DANSPOT

DANSPOT

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A hidden gem in Walton Hills specializing in house-made soups, scratch sauces, Italian-inspired comfort food, chicken piccata, and chef-crafted perfection.

Walton Hills5
Walton HillsItalian ComfortHouse Made Soups
REWIND

REWIND

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A 1990s video-store-themed neighborhood restaurant and bar in Broadview Heights — artisanal small plates, flatbreads, organic chicken tenders, fine wines and a fun, nostalgic atmosphere.

Broadview Heights5
Broadview Heights1990s ThemeSmall Plates

Cleveland Botanical Garden

10 acres of breathtaking outdoor gardens plus the glasshouse biomes with tropical rainforest, desert plants and live free-flying butterflies in University Circle.

Cleveland4.8
University CircleGlasshouseButterflies
Cuyahoga County Public Library — Solon Branch

Cuyahoga County Public Library — Solon Branch

Vibrant children's play & discovery room, interactive storytimes, dedicated play spaces with train tables, sensory stations and reading nooks.

Solon4.9
Free StorytimeKids Play AreaSensory Toys

Cleveland Museum of Art

Always FREE general admission! World-class art collections with ArtLens Gallery interactive tech wall that kids and toddlers can touch and move with.

Cleveland4.9
FREE AdmissionArtLens GalleryUniversity Circle

The Holden Arboretum

3,500 acres of pure wonder: canopy walk 65 feet high among the trees, Kalberer emergent tower with Lake Erie views, natural play areas and woodland trails.

Kirtland4.9
Canopy WalkEmergent Tower3500 Acres

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Newly transformed with state-of-the-art dinosaur halls, planetarium, live native animal courtyards, and hands-on discovery rooms.

Cleveland4.8
DinosaursPlanetariumLive Animals

The Children's Museum of Cleveland

Premier indoor play destination in MidTown featuring Adventure City, Wonder Lab water table, Arts & Parts studio, and Meadow infant/toddler space in a restored mansion.

Cleveland4.9
Adventure CityWonder LabToddler Meadow

Cleveland Metroparks — Rocky River Reservation

Sprawling river valley park with paved family trail, Nature Center, Fort Hill 135-step climb, and scenic shale cliffs along Rocky River.

North Olmsted4.9
Nature CenterFort Hill StairsPaved Trail
Strongsville Comfort Spa
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area features shallow creek exploration, a footbridge over cascading water, scenic rock shelves, picnic pavilions, and direct trail access along Tinker's Creek.

Bedford
creek stompingfootbridgepicnic area
Viaduct Park & Great Falls of Tinker's Creek

Viaduct Park & Great Falls of Tinker's Creek

A magnificent cascading waterfall, 1860s stone arch railroad viaduct, stone ruins of early mills, historic stone tunnel, and family trail.

Bedford
large waterfallhistoric viaductcreek gorge
Big Creek Reservation

Big Creek Reservation

Shale cliffs, shallow creek bed exploration with smooth skipping stones, paved tree-lined trails, and scenic benches overlooking Big Creek in Cleveland Metroparks.

Cleveland
shale cliffscreek explorationskipping stones
Cascade Park

Cascade Park

Spectacular Black River twin waterfalls (East Falls and West Falls), massive sandstone rock shelves, towering suspension bridge, and stone staircases through the gorge.

Elyria
twin waterfallsEast FallsWest Falls
David Fortier River Park

David Fortier River Park

Charming covered bridge, wide river dam waterfalls, cascading stone ledges along the Rocky River, footbridges, and shaded riverside walking paths.

North Olmsted
covered bridgedam waterfallcascades
Virginia Kendall Park · The Ledges & Lake

Virginia Kendall Park · The Ledges & Lake

Iconic Cuyahoga Valley National Park destination featuring the historic stone Kendall Lake shelter, towering sandstone ledges, mossy rock stairways, and wooded trails.

Peninsula
Kendall Lakehistoric shelterThe Ledges
South Chagrin Reservation · Quarry Rock Picnic Area

South Chagrin Reservation · Quarry Rock Picnic Area

Wide cascading river waterfalls spilling over flat stone shelves into shallow emerald pools on the Chagrin River, surrounded by mature hardwoods and picnic grounds.

Bentleyville
Quarry Rockcascading waterfallsChagrin River
Greenwood Village Waterfall

Greenwood Village Waterfall

Tucked away hidden gem in Sagamore Hills featuring a cascading woodland waterfall over rock ledges, scenic lake, wooden footbridge over ravine, and peaceful shaded nature path.

Sagamore Hills
hidden gem waterfallrock ledgeswooden footbridge
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