There’s something about fall in The Land. Maybe it’s the cool breeze off Lake Erie, the changing leaves along miles of scenic trails or the excitement that fills the city on football weekends. Whatever it is, this season brings out the best of Cleveland.
Make the most of those last warm days with a paddle on the lake, a waterfront stroll or a hike through Cuyahoga Valley National Park or the Cleveland Metroparks as brilliant fall colors take over the landscape. Then dive into the season with Browns football, neighborhood festivals, Oktoberfests, live music and patios that stay buzzing as long as the weather allows.
Add in incredible restaurants, local breweries and plenty of family-friendly fun, and you’ll find there’s no shortage of ways to fall for The Land.
Technically, summer is over. But nobody tell October, OK?
Temperate, enjoyable weather can last well into autumn. Trick-or-treaters will tell you that the first real cold blast usually hits right around October 31. Before then, get your fill of apple-picking, hayrides and s’mores.
That hot-cold dichotomy is exactly what makes the fall hiking and cycling scenery so spectacular. Enjoy autumn hues throughout the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, or branch out for a trek on the immersive Canopy Walk at Holden Arboretum.
Sure, you could encounter some sleet and snow, but you won’t need peak winter gear for a while, so pack a perfectly coordinated, layered ensemble and get that holiday card-worthy shot while you can.