Set in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Boston Mill Visitor Center opened its doors in 2019. This facility features a wide range of exhibits and interactive displays that take you through the history and the flora and fauna of this national park. It even has a gift shop that sells a number of items like maps, books and souvenirs. Tourists can visit the observation deck near the visitor center and revel in the stunning views of the valley. Overlooking the Cuyahoga River, there are several trails that can be explored. Some of these include the Buckeye Trail and Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
Located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, Brandywine Falls is a 60-feet (18 meters) high waterfall. Hike along the 1.5-miles (2.4 kilometers) long Brandywine Gorge Loop and revel in the stunning views of the spectacular falls. Along this trail are several small pools that are filled with salamanders during its breeding season. Visitors can also get a closer look of the waterfall and the gorge by taking a walk on the boardwalk. Brandywine Falls features a parking lot that is shared with visitors who want to hike along the nearby Summit Metroparks Bike and Hike Trail.
When Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed coined the phrase “rock and roll,” he was laying the foundation for a cultural phenomenon and, incidentally, this museum. In 1986, three years after the creation of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, Cleveland became the home of the dramatic glass and steel pyramid called the Rock Hall, designed by the architect I. M. Pei. With an impressive multimedia permanent collection and continually changing temporary exhibitions, visitors can enjoy listening to songs, watching films, and looking at rock memorabilia ranging from a Cub Scout shirt worn by Jim Morrison to Madonna's bustier.
This is the nation's oldest civic garden, dating back to 1930. It is divided into herb, wildflower, rose, perennial and Japanese gardens. More than 3000 species of trees and shrubs fill the garden. This non-profit community resource center offers information on landscaping and horticulture. The garden library has a section for youngsters, and visitors can choose from several programs such as preschoolers' storytimes, crafts and gardening classes.
Located in Akron, the Akron Zoo boasts of 700 animals spanning over 90 species! With almost 1 million visitors coming here every year, it is touted to be the most popular tourist attraction in the entire Summit County. The zoo is divided in to six sections that are symbolic of different parts of the globe. Also, there are various exhibits at the zoo like, The Legends of the Wild, The Komodo Kingdom, Jellies Rhythm, Journey to the Reef, Penguin Point and Tiger Valley.