Visit 24 Wineries And 19 Covered Bridges When You Visit Grand River Valley Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Updated on September 02, 2023(Originally published April 18, 2019)
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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.
Life in the Great Lakes region is truly unique, adding to the many wineries in Ohio for one. Not only does the area receive an inconceivable amount of snow each year, but its glacial history allows for rich soil in which grapes absolutely thrive. Ohio grapes have a rich and sweet flavor thanks to our soil structure, and wine enthusiasts adore the richness of Ohio wine country and its uniqueness. In addition, Ashtabula County is the Buckeye State’s Covered Bridge Capital, home to 19 covered bridges near Cleveland, including both the longest and the shortest in the country. How about a wine and a covered bridge trip?
The wineries in Ohio are ideal for a weekend trip in any season. We adore taking in the beauty of Ashtabula County’s covered bridges and then relaxing at a local winery that evening. Ready for a road trip?
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Cleveland Grays Armory Museum (1234 Bolivar Road): The incredible history we find here keeps us talking about it forever. Billed as the "Castle in Downtown Cleveland,” the Cleveland Grays military company opened in 1893 as a way to protect the city from violence. Since then, the historic Armory has been open to teas, lectures, and other celebrations and events, including a 1916 speech by President William Howard Taft. It also houses the first cannon captured by our Union soldiers in the Civil War. To take a tour, email grays1837@yahoo.com.
Lakeview Cemetery (12316 Euclid Avenue): Visit for a day or stay forever at this nationally recognized landmark of historical importance. This peaceful, outdoor museum has interred more than 100,000 people across 285 acres dating back to 1869. And the artwork is iconic, as stonemasons were brought in from Italy to work on the elaborate layout. Visit some famous places of rest, such as the James A. Garfield Memorial, Alan Freed, and the John D. Rockefeller Monument.
Malley’s Chocolates (14822 Madison Ave, Lakewood): For more than 80 years, this candy store has provided folks in the Cleveland area with sweet confections, cheering our way through life. And it's not just a chocolate store, offering flavored popcorn, freshly roasted cashews, and peanut brittle. Here we find treats we expect, such as chocolate-covered caramels and peanuts, and some we don't, such as the signature hot fudge sauce to drizzle over our ice cream sundaes. And remember this place when a festive cake is in order.