Along the Cleveland-Akron run of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad you can bike one way and ride the scenic rail back for $3! It's a great way to explore the National Park.
Award-winning vistas – Outdoor Photographer magazine named Cuyahoga Valley National Park one of the top 25 spots in the world for nature photography. (Yes, in the world!)
The air is filled with birdsong – According to Audubon Ohio, “nearly three million people in Ohio participate in some form of wildlife-watching activity.” Over 250 bird species call the Canalway home!
Naturally fun family outings – A portion of the Towpath Trail has been named one of the Top 10 Family Trails by the American Hiking Association.
The joy of old-school travel – Watch the Canalway unfold aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad – named one of the Top 10 Excursion Railways in the USA.
A runner’s paradise – The annual Towpath Marathon allows runner to experience the northern most portion of the Towpath Trail each October.
A wealth of national treasures – Tinkers Creek (Cleveland Metroparks), a National Natural Landmark; Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Akron), President McKinley’s Tomb (Stark) and a 4-mile section of watered canal in the National Park — all National Historic Landmarks; and the First Ladies Library (Canton), a National Historic Site, to name a few.
Cultural Meccas – The Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland) and the First Ladies Library (Canton) all celebrate heritage unique to America.
A Heritage of riches – The Canalway boasts 385 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park – One of our country’s Top 10 most visited parks, complemented by the award-winning County Park Districts in Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark and Tuscarawas counties.
