This Christmas Tree Trail Near Cleveland Is Like Walking In A Winter Wonderland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published November 23, 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 Robert Frost once penned, there is nothing like stopping by woods on a snowy evening. There’s something magical about watching quiet and graceful snowflakes coat the landscape in a fine frosting, particularly in a place as wondrous as Greater Cleveland. In all of Northeast Ohio, there is only one neighborhood and shopping district that transforms into a winter wonderland, and it is well worth experiencing. Its best feature is its tree-lined path, but its collection of celebratory festivities will capture your heart.
(Don’t miss Northeast Ohio’s very first guided holiday lights tour. Tickets can be found here!)
Crocker Park is an incredible shopping district in Westlake, but it is particularly beloved in the holiday season.
Located at 25 Main St. in Westlake, this mashup of stores, restaurants, and green spaces offers a day trip locals can't resist. It’s always a good time, but it become an absolute winter wonderland in the colder months.
During the winter, you can step inside a 13-foot ornament, swing by the skating rink, or take a ride on the Potted Potter Express Train.
The holidays at Crocker Park are a magical time, and opportunity for wintry adventure is abundant in November and December. For a calendar of daily events, click here.
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You'll also want to visit the Lake Ridge Academy Santa House, as you just might encounter someone very special.
You'll find jolly ol' Santa Claus in East Park, between Cheesecake Factory and Vieng’s Asian Bistro through December 24. Swing by with the kids to tell Santa all about your Christmas wishlist.
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An annual fan favorite attraction is the Crocker Tree Garden, and it's downright magical.
Hidden in the West Park area between Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Dick’s Sporting Goods is a wintertime walk-through that's downright heavenly. Adorned with brilliant white lights and all sorts of mesmerizing trinkets, this pretty tree garden is a holiday dream come true.
In the Crocker Tree Garden, many area businesses and restaurants engage in a friendly tree-decorating competition.
This garden is downright magical. It's dreamy to see so many lights reflecting off of metallic ornaments, and the creativity of the residents and workers is inspiring. Be sure to swing by between now and January 6, because this event is one you won't want to miss.
Infused with the energy of a big city but the charm of a suburb, this pretty destination truly heightens the spirit of the season.
Places like the Toy Train Town and Gingerbread Village will fill you up with a cozy warmth and make you feel like a kid again. This gorgeous display will be up through December 28, so be sure to make some time to visit this winter wonderland.
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With so much to offer, Crocker Park is splendid in every season...
The holidays bring a sort of enchantment to Northeast Ohio’s landscape. Alive with flurries of snow and glowing lights, Crocker Park is one of the area’s loveliest wintertime destinations. Which wintertime attraction is your favorite?
