The 11 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Cleveland This Spring
By Nikki Rhoades
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Published March 07, 2018
Spring is in the air in Cleveland, and locals are feeling optimistic.Our landscape is about to be transformed by the presence of breathtaking blooms and lush greenery, and locals can’t wait. With promise for adventures across these stunning places in Greater Cleveland, this spring is promising to be an unforgettable one:
1. University Circle, Cleveland
University Circle is absolutely breathtaking in the spring. Wade Lagoon (pictured) becomes surreally beautiful, as do the lovely landscapes surrounding the neighborhood's most unusual architectural gems. This gorgeous district has captured the attention of dreamers both locally and nationwide, thanks to coverage from
Forbes . You can read more on this area
here .
2. Play:CLE, 38525 Chester Road, Avon
Want to make spring break epic for both you and the kids? Play:CLE is a mind-boggling indoor playground, and it is said to be the largest adventure park in the Midwest. It has attractions that the kids will love, but your inner child will also be delighted. For more information on this epic new attraction, check out the full article
here .
3. Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland
This dreamy getaway combines man-made splendor with the natural wonder of native Northeast Ohio woodlands. Spring is a particularly magical time to visit this outdoor museum, as the gardens bloom brilliantly and the Murch Canopy Walk opens to the public. You can learn more about this lovely place
here .
4. Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
This dreamy landscape really comes to life in the spring. Though more than 100,000 residents have made this cemetery their home, even more visit it each year to see the gorgeously manicured park. Some of its most beautiful features are its natural ones, including the trees and the lovely Daffodil Hill. The landscape also entertains oodles of local critters, so in the spring and early summer adorable baby deer and ducks may make an appearance during your visit.
5. The waterfalls of Chagrin Falls, Main Street, Chagrin Falls
This picture-perfect village is a fairy tale waiting to be written. Its historic landscape, which is accented by incredible natural wonders, dates back to the mid-1800s. The community draws its name from an enchanting waterfall on the Chagrin River, and this feature (as well as its little sister falls nearby) is a must-see in every season. For more information, click
here .
6. Big Fun Toy Store, 1814 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights
Locals have long adored this nostalgic toy store, but now they don't have much longer to visit it. The local favorite will be closing its doors in May, much to the chagrin of locals. To learn more about this coveted landmark, click
here .
7. Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Heights
This dreamy Cleveland Metropark is absolutely breathtaking, especially in the spring as the natural landscape begins to reawaken. Here, local history will come to life before your very eyes as you stroll alongside the remnants of the canal that helped put our region on the map. To learn more about this lovely park, click
here .
8. Valley Parkway, Cleveland Metroparks
Pack a picnic and let's hit the road! Valley Parkway offers the most scenic drive in Greater Cleveland, and as you cruise along its expanse you will be treated to visuals that are out of this world. Set out with a "let's see where this takes us" attitude and stop at the prettiest spots along the way. You'll be surprised by how memorable a short spring road trip through the Cleveland Metroparks can be. For more information, click
here .
9. Rockefeller Park Greenhouse, 750 East 88th Street, Cleveland
You don't have to wait until summer to feel clean, moist air and warmth. At this spectacular greenhouse, gorgeous plants of all colors and shapes greet visitors all year long. In the spring and summer, the flawless grounds surrounding the greenhouse blossom with the local flora. For the full article, click
here .
10. Castalia State Fish Hatchery, 7018 Homegardner Road, Castalia
This stunning Sandusky-area wildlife is managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Its campus is gorgeous for migratory bird watching, but the real star of the show is a bright blue aquifer —
one of the many in the area, actually, but one of the few that is open to the public. For more information on this site, the nearby Blue Hole, and the legends surrounding them, click
here .
11. Gorge Metro Park,1160 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls
As the snow fuels the water flow over this circa-1913 dam, the result is absolutely breathtaking. The entire campus of this park has long entertained locals, but its scenery may be changing a bit in the future. To find out more about the dam and why officials are hoping to remove it, click
here .
Adventure is a year-round attraction in Northeast Ohio, but it becomes particularly beautiful in the spring as the landscape reawakens. What is your favorite local attraction to visit in the spring?
For more unquestionable splendor, check out these dreamy locations near Cleveland .
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