Most People Have No Idea You Can Do This One Awesome Activity Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published January 07, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
As the snow grows deeper, cabin fever’s hold on us strengthens. It is especially hard to find the motivation to leave the house in the winter when you live right in Lake Erie’s snow belt. However, this one enchanting activity can only be enjoyed in the colder months, and you’ll definitely want to experience the magic for yourself. Bundle up tight and get ready to get in touch with your inner Disney princess, because you’re going to love interacting so closely with the local wildlife.
Welcome to the Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Center!
Located at 11929 Beech Street NE in Alliance, this garden and nature center is a stunning 164-acre site. Complete with a visitor center, gardens, a playgrounds, and trails, locals could easily spend a whole day at this lovely local park.
In the warmer months, locals love hiking the trails and observing a variety of wildlife.
The four trails on site vary in length and difficulty and can be hiked from dawn to dusk. Whether you are walking a mere 1/5 of a mile or hiking all of the trails, you will be treated to visual splendor and the sound of birdsong.
This seasonal exhibit is definitely a crowd-pleaser! The caterpillar nursery and butterfly house show off nature's most delicate creations, which you can interact with in an enchanting way.
Admission is $3 per person, with no charge for children under 2. Gather a group and get ready for a road trip, because no Northeast Ohio winter is complete without meeting a chickadee or two up close.
Northeast Ohio is stunning, and both the flora and fauna that are natural to the region are enchanting. There truly is no better way to get to know local avians up close, and this experience will leave you amazed.
