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Are you ready for a change to your weekend routine? Consider treating yourself to the perfect summer weekend in Cleveland. Become one with nature and explore the more than 50,000 acres of green space in Northeast Ohio.
The Cleveland Metroparks offers eight lakefront parks and 18 reservations with more than 100 hiking trails. And the nation's 11th most visited national park - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - sits in our backyard. With so many options within mere miles of downtown, you can quickly escape from the city.
Here’s how to spend a nature-packed weekend in the CLE:
Kick off your weekend on Thursday night at Edgewater Park. Grab a bite to eat at the new Edgewater Beach House and meander around the park.
Fuel your adventure with breakfast from Blackbird Baking Company in Rocky River. The local bakery specializes in made-from-scratch pastries and artisan breads. Located near the entrance of the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation, the bakery is the perfect pit-stop.
Hit the ground running - or should we say hit the river paddling? Head over to 41° North Coastal Kayak Adventures and rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard to start your adventure. Paddle down river and into the lake to see the skyline from a new perspective. Already comfortable in a kayak? Check out the scenic tours that 41° North offers.
Take a break from your adventure to grab lunch to-go at the Emerald Necklace Marina. The restaurant offers classic favorites to restore your energy, including the crispy walleye sandwich that features fish from Lake Erie!
Once you're feeling recharged, head to Huntington Reservation in Bay Village for an afternoon of learning, hiking and swimming. On your way, make a stop at Heinens' Bay Village location to grab food for a picnic dinner. Start your visit to the Huntington Reservation at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center and then take to the trails for a relaxing hike. Finally, cool down with a swim at the beach.
End your action-packed day with a leisurely picnic dinner at Huntington Beach. Lay out your blanket or take a seat at a table after your busy day and be sure to stick around for sunset too!
To take your weekend with nature to the next level, head to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Grab your bike, grab some snacks and grab your travel companion because things are about to get good.
Don't have a bike with you? Century Cycles' Peninsula location will hook you up with a rental. Just park your car at the Scenic Railroad's Peninsula Depot and pop into the store before heading out on the Towpath Trail.
If you're looking for a scenic route, hop on the Towpath and ride Northeast to Brandywine Falls.
Once back in Peninsula, kick back and relax at the Winking Lizard with wings and an ice-cold beer! If you're really feeling adventurous, try the Fire in the Hole sauce on your wings - can you take the heat? Say "Hi!" to Heisman Lizard while you're there, too!
There's no better way to burn off your lunch then with a hike to one of the best views in the park. Drive to the Ledges Trailhead and explore the 2.2 mile loop trail to Ledges Overlook for unobstructed views across the valley. Finish your visit with a drive over the only remaining covered bridge in Summit County. Though the original Everett Covered Bridge was destroyed in a 1913 flood, this historically accurate replica offers a fun photo-op before heading back to the city for a night on the town.
Freestyle brunch by grabbing to-go at a restaurant of your choosing from one of our CLEAN COMMITTED businesses. Some of our favorites include The Burnham at the Hilton Downtown and Market Garden Brewery.
Don your swimsuit for a post-brunch adventure on the river. Just down the street from Merwin's Wharf, you'll find Great Lakes Watersports. Rent a boat or jet ski and check out the sites in the Flats! Look out for the Cleveland Metroparks Heritage Park and Lorenzo Hart's historic cabin as you head up river.
Choose from over 300 miles of scenic trails to hike, golf a pristine course or visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to make a difference for wildlife.
Experience the beauty wonder of Ohio's National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park while riding in our historic train cars. Climb aboard at one of our stations and get ready to sit back and relax...
Run, bike, swim or enjoy a beautiful sunset at Edgewater Beach, located on Lake Erie in Cleveland, just minutes from downtown. Grab a bite to eat at the new Beach House with gorgeous lakefront and...
Jet ski, boat and kayak rentals. Located in the Flats. Explore Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River. Group rates available. Reservations not necessary. Call for details.
Giving children, families and students hands-on science discovery. Visitors enjoy live wildlife exhibits, star shows in the planetarium, family-friendly programs and natural history displays.
Enjoy American fare at this riverfront restaurant located on the East Bank of The Flats. Merwin’s Wharf is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Services, it combines cultural, historical, recreational and...
Huntington Reservation is located in Bay Village on the shores of Lake Erie. Picnic areas high above the beach offer visitors opportunities to enjoy the striking and ever-changing lake views. The...
41° North was an idea that was born on the water. Friends and paddlers, Jason Bristol and Mark Pecot, were dismayed by the lack of high quality sea kayak instruction in northern Ohio. Living on a...
Blackbird Baking Company is an independently owned local business specializing in rustic European pastry and artisan breads. Everything is made by hand, from scratch, and all products are baked...