Attractions Nearby

Hale Farm & Village in the fall

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Located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort

From the gentle glide of the beginner slopes to the more challenging pitch of the advanced slopes and moguls, Boston Mills/Brandywine serves skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels of expertise. Each resort has at least one terrain park. Grooming is done nightly, to provide a nice surface for skiing and snowboarding. Visit the new Polar Blast Snow Snow Tubing Park at Brandywine Ski Resort.

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Cleveland Metroparks

The 16 reservations of Cleveland Metroparks consist of over 21,000 acres of various landscapes and attractions for visitors to enjoy. The Park District is commonly referred to as the "Emerald Necklace" because the reservations encircle the city of Cleveland. Two of the reservations, Brecksville and Beford, fall within the boundaries of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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Hale Farm & Village

Hale Farm & Village, located in the Cuyahoga River Valley near Bath, Ohio, is an outdoor living history museum and a premier collection and property of Western Reserve Historical Society. Daily mid-19th century life is depicted through dozens of historic structures, farm animals, heritage gardens and artisan demonstrations such as candle-making, blacksmithing, sawmilling, and hearth cooking.

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Metro Parks, Serving Summit County

More than 9,000 acres, with 13 developed parks, conservation areas, and more than 120 miles of trails, including three sections of the Towpath Trail. Four park units are within Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Furnace Run, Deep Lock Quarry, Hampton Hills, and O'Neil Woods. The F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm is nearby.

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Blossom Music Center

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio is the home of the famous “Blossom Music Center”. The well known music venue was built as an outdoor center for entertainment, including a stage, restaurant, art gallery, outstanding gardens and a beautiful picnic areas. It was built in the midst of over 800 acres of land and its location makes it clear why the Blossom Music Center is a favorite of Ohio's music venues. One of the novelties of the Blossom Music Center, is the lawns that cover the back rows of the seating plan, giving a fantastic outdoor music experience. The lawns also provide an excellent view of the stage. Concerts go on rain or shine, so make sure you double check the weather when buying lawn tickets!

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David Berger National Memorial Sculpture

NPS

Located in the Akron Area

Crown Point Ecology Center
The Center's 10-acre Certified Organic farm, woodlands, meadows, and wetland-pond ecosystem provide unique, sacred spaces to walk, to meditate, and to be inspired by creation. Everyone committed to restoring Earth and creating a sustainable society is welcome at Crown Point.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
In 1898, F.A. Seiberling founded The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Between 1912 and 1915, he and his wife, Gertrude, built their country estate and named it "Stan Hywet" (Old English for stone quarry) the property's most prominent natural feature. In 1957, the Seiberling family donated Stan Hywet to a non-profit organization so that the public could enjoy and experience a noteworthy chapter in American history.

Located in the Cleveland Area

David Berger National Memorial
This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site
James A. Garfield acquired this home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. Named Lawnfield by reporters, it was the site of the first successful front porch campaign which saw Garfield elected as 20th President of the United States in 1880. After Garfield's assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield - setting the precedent for presidential libraries.

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First Ladies National Historic Site Library

NPS

Located in the Canton Area

First Ladies National Historic Site
Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven-story 1895 City National Bank Building, are preserved at this site, which honors the lives and accomplishments of First Ladies throughout history.