Day Trips from Cleveland in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to day trips from cleveland -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio, USA
33,000-acre park with hiking trails, bike paths, a scenic railroad & vast array of flora & fauna.
The Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland
A 3,600-acre horticultural haven offering lakes, trails, cultivated gardens & educational programs.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St Main Tank Viewing, Cleveland
Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.
North Chagrin Reservation
3037 SOM Ctr Rd, Willoughby Hills
Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.
Rocky River Nature Center
24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted
Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland
Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.
Brandywine Falls
8176 Brandywine Rd, Northfield
Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks.
Rocky River Reservation
Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted
Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.
Cleveland Visitors Center
334 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Museum of Illusions
186 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
All-seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens & an education center.
8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland
Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.
101 W Superior Ave, Cleveland
Willard Park
Willard Park, Lakeside Avenue East &, E 9th St, Cleveland
Iconic home to the large outdoor sculpture "Free Stamp" by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen.
Cleveland
206 N Main St, Mt Vernon
45529 Middle Beaver Rd, Lisbon
Belamere Suites
12200 Williams Rd, Perrysburg
Romantic suites, some with private heated pools, in an adults-only hotel offering free breakfast.
The Lakehouse Inn
5653 Lake Rd E, Geneva
Quaint rooms & cottages in a waterfront B&B featuring a restaurant, a spa & a winery.
The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
4888 N Broadway, Geneva
Lakeside lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a conference center, an outdoor pool & a restaurant.
Getaway Cabins
26366 Chapel Ridge Rd, South Bloomingville
Secluded, woodsy-chic quarters offering fireplaces, kitchens & whirlpool tubs, plus 3 fishing ponds.
Inn Walden
1119 Aurora Hudson Rd, Aurora
High-end suites in a spa resort offering a golf course, an outdoor pool & fine dining.
Pine Cove Lodging
5492 Co Rd 201, Millersburg
Cozy wood-paneled rooms & cabins, plus woodsy-chic treehouses, all with fireplaces & whirlpool tubs.
5523 East St, Berlin
Relaxed resort offering cabins & cottages with whirlpool tubs & kitchenettes, plus free breakfast.
J Palen House
Cleveland
19th-century B&B with Victorian-style rooms, plus snacks, drinks & a 3-course breakfast.
23164 Vess Rd, Glenmont
Berlin Woods Treehouses
5331 County Rte 626, Millersburg
Serene tree cabins with kitchens, handcrafted furnishings & stone Jacuzzis, plus free Wi-Fi.
The Inn at Brandywine Falls
8230 Brandywine Rd, Northfield
Rustic 6-room lodging in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering cozy rooms & free breakfast.
210 Concord Ave, Put-In-Bay
Set in a lodge dating to 1830, this B&B offers understated guestrooms, plus a patio.
Sojourner's Lodge & Cabin Suites
2156 Durstine Rd, Dundee
Lakeside lodging offering high-end suites with kitchens, fireplaces & whirlpool tubs.
10119021, Cleveland
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.
The Arcade
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Soaring, ornate indoor mall, opened in 1890, today housing the Hyatt hotel, shops & restaurants.
Fountain of Eternal Life
120 Public Square, Cleveland
1964 sculpture by Marshall Fredericks erected as a memorial to local military who died in conflicts.
Edgewater Park
Cleveland
Park on Lake Erie featuring a yacht club, beaches, a fishing pier, picnic areas & more.
Cleveland Script Sign - Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland
Voinovich Bicentennial Park
800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland
Petite, man-made park with artistic landscaping & an outdoor festival stage, plus Lake Erie views.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd, Cleveland
Museum featuring over 45,000 works covering 6,000 years plus films, music, lectures & a restaurant.
Cleveland Cruise and Travel
5470 Wilson Mills Rd, Highland Heights
6747 Meadow Ln, Middleburg Heights
375 Treeworth Blvd, Broadview Heights
Amtrak Cleveland Station
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland
Fly Heli Cleveland
Burke Lakefront Airport Gate 4, 1501 N Marginal Rd, Cleveland
2098 W 25th St, Cleveland
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