Riding Ice Bikes Just South Of Cleveland Is The Quirkiest Way To Make Wintertime Magical
Nikki Rhoades
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Got cabin fever? The truth is, you shouldn’t! Here in Northeast Ohio, there’s so much to discover in the cooler months. Yes, the weather outside can be frightful, but the allure of our spectacular outdoor activities is so delightful. Today, we’re going to take a road trip from Cleveland to Lock 3 Park in Akron to experience one totally unique attraction: the best ice rinks in Ohio! This new wintertime sensation takes place at the ice rink at Lock 3 Park in Akron, and you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to glide across the ice in style. Bundle up and prepare to kick cabin fever, because this event is cool as can be.
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Ice bikes are crazy cool, and they’re one of the hottest new wintertime activities in the area. Have you ever tried to ride an ice bike? We’d love to hear about your experience! If you can’t make it to Akron, check out one of the best Cleveland ice rinks.
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Christmastime in Ohio
What are the best Christmas towns to visit in Ohio?
The best Christmas towns in Ohio include:
- Medina
- Kirtland
Ohio’s towns know how to celebrate the holidays in style. The charming town of Medina has Castle Noel, known as “America's Largest Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction”. It’s not only open during the holidays, but all year long! There are tours to celebrate everything that is Christmas, especially beloved Christmas movies. Kirtland has one of the largest collections of nativity scenes in the nation. With over 500 nativity scenes from all over the world and an outdoor display of over 100,000 lights, this is the place to be for the holiday season.
What are the most dazzling Christmas light displays in Ohio?
- WildLights at the Columbus Zoo
- Scioto Mile Grand Illumination in Columbus
When it comes to Christmas light displays, Ohio really shines! The Columbus Zoo hosts its annual WildLights with millions of lights all over the zoo with many displays in the shapes of the animals that call this place home. There’s also a Polar Bear Express train to tour the whole zoo! The Scioto Mile Grand Illumination in Columbus makes the riverside park glow every year with tons of lighted trees all along this popular local walkway. This little park is the heart of Columbus and locals flock here all year long to soak in the beauty, which is made even more spectacular when it is decorated with tons of multicolored lights.
What are the best winter festivals in Ohio?
The best winter festivals in Ohio include:
- Steubenville Nutcracker Village
- Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Ohio really comes alive during the holidays with several festivals to celebrate the season. The Steubenville Nutcracker Village has more nutcrackers in one place than anywhere else in the country, many of them life-size. Fort Steuben Park becomes filled with vendor booths offering crafts and delicious treats, and carolers make the rounds to entertain the crowd. For something with an old-fashioned appeal, head to Lebanon for the Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival, where you can see a parade of charming, beautifully decorated carriages making their merry way downtown. Best of all, it’s free!