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The 88 acres known as the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve began life in 1979 as a confined disposal facility to contain sediment excavated from Cleveland Harbor. About 280 species of birds have been recorded to date, and spring and fall migration can bring spectacular fallouts of birds.
The Rockefeller Park Greenhouse had its origins more than a century ago. The first plans for the City Garden, as it was originally called, were presented in 1902.
The GOODTIME III is the largest passenger luxury ship in Cleveland, holding up to 1,000 passengers for its cruises and tours on its four decks.
This historic cemetery is the burial place of 20th U.S. President James A. Garfield, Elliot Ness and John D. Rockefeller. Lakeview also houses many rare plant species, including the Japanese thread-leaf maple.
The Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) is located in University Circle, Cleveland's renowned arts and cultural district. The Society's headquarters houses an extraordinary group of distinguished collections including The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History you can explore our exhibits, meet our wild animals, take a hike, join a class—all while creating meaningful memories.
The mission of the International Women's Air & Space Museum is to collect, preserve, and showcase the history and culture of women in all areas of aviation & aerospace; educate people of the world about their contributions; and inspire future generations by bringing the history to life.
20 lush gardens including a glasshouse with desert and rainforest biomes, a shaded woody boardwalk, and a children’s garden.
See internationally recognized works of art in this stellar collection, including a special Egyptian room, an armor court, and Impressionist masterpieces.
Home to world-renowned museums, prestigious universities, nationally recognized hospitals, eclectic restaurants, beautiful parks, and cozy spaces. Start exploring today!
The Cozad-Bates House is the only pre-Civil War home remaining in University Circle. A new interpretive center, open Saturdays from Noon-4:00 p.m., highlights this area’s history as a center of anti-slavery activism and honors those seeking freedom through indoor exhibits and outdoor installations.
The world's only museum celebrating the music, this impressive building features new exhibits, new programs, live performances and the world's largest single collection of rock and roll memorabilia.
This hands-on science museum is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and features hundreds of interactive exhibits, giant-screen films in a six-story domed theater, daily demonstrations and educational programs.
Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter.
The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed performing ensembles in the world. In concerts at home, in residencies from Miami to Vienna, and on tour around the world, The Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic excellence, concert programming, and community engagement.
Regarded by many music-lovers as one of the world's most beautiful concert halls, Severance Hall opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. The building’s architectural significance has been recognized by local and national preservation societies, including the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places, and Severance Hall is a recipient of the Honor Award...
Once a stagecoach stop on the Buffalo-Cleveland-Detroit Post Road, today the museum is the oldest building still standing on its original site in the city of Cleveland. The museum and its gardens offer insight into the lives of early Ohio settlers and travelers.
The largest performing arts center in the country outside of New York, the not-for-profit Playhouse Square is Northeast Ohio’s destination for Broadway and more great entertainment.
Opened in 1890 at a cost of $875,000, The Arcade Cleveland was America’s inaugural indoor shopping center. “Cleveland’s Crystal Palace,” as it was known then, is the city’s first building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Just a few blocks from the Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square hotel you can catch the latest shows at Playhouse Square, get in tune with your favorite music at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, and explore the Great Lakes Science Center.
The Old Stone Church, long a downtown Cleveland landmark, has a congregation dating back to 1820. Officially known as The First Presbyterian Society, it was founded at a time when Cleveland was just a village of a few hundred people.
More than 100 stores, many restaurants and the 11-screen Tower City Cinema are centered in the heart of downtown. Free.
Set inside a much-loved landmark building in downtown Cleveland, Kimpton Schofield Hotel honors the past — we’ve restored the gorgeous facade of our brick building to its circa-1902 look — while celebrating the here and now.
Set in a converted 1906 bank, this upscale hotel is an 8-minute walk from Playhouse Square, a 10-minute walk from Tower City-Public Square subway station and 3/4 of a mile from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
The 132-acre reservation serves as a refuge for diverse wildlife in an urban setting. It is also an attractive spot for area picnickers and a resting site for walkers, cyclists and others who use the All Purpose Trail. This reservation connects to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Located in Garfield Heights, Garfield Park Reservation has become a treasured urban oasis that has withstood the test of time.
Great Lakes Watersports rents Watercraft at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River in Downtown Cleveland's Flats West Bank neighborhood.
Lady Caroline is the perfect venue for weddings, group outings, corporate events, business meetings and reunions. Your group can celebrate together on a regularly scheduled voyage or a private charter.
The 147 acre Edgewater Park is the westernmost park in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation.
Camp Cleveland is the historic location of the largest of Cleveland’s six Civil War training camps for the Union. The Camp Cleveland Interpretive Area features several oversized swings overlooking downtown Cleveland, a replica Civil War cannon, greenspace with picnic tables and grills, and benches representative of barrack beds beneath a metal framework mimicking the size of the Civil War barracks.
With origins of the land dating back to 1840 the West Side Market is Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market. Today the market is home to over 100 vendors of great ethnic diversity. You can find not only fine meats and fresh vegetables, but also fresh seafood, baked goods, dairy and cheese products, and even fresh flowers.
The Victor offers private and shared rooms with free parking, free wifi, kitchen, bicycle storage, lounges, laundry, and a roof deck with great views of the city.
Visit this rejuvenated historic Cleveland neighborhood, high on a bluff over the Cuyahoga River. Tremont is the site of the first University in Cleveland, the first public art gallery, and numerous historic churches, all surrounding a New England-style town square with trendy shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries.
Steelyard Commons is easily accessible from all of Cleveland’s major highways. The shopping center is anchored by Target, The Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory and ALDI. Steelyard Commons hosts several events throughout the year such as National Night Out Against Crime and an annual Trick-Or-Treat afternoon, in addition to combining retail shopping, restaurants, and a one-mile stretch of The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail — all in the heart of the city.
The Cleveland Cliffs Steel Heritage Center celebrates the industrial history of the Cleveland. The center is an old clock tower that was moved next to the Towpath Trail, and features several outdoor, interpretive exhibits that explore the city’s connections to the steel industry. You can find the Steel Heritage Center along the Towpath Trail at Steelyard Commons.
Located in the Village of Newburgh Heights and the City of Cleveland, though small in size, the 59-acre Washington Reservation has a big impact on the community. Cleveland Municipal Schools operate the successful Washington Park Horticultural Center. The reservation also hosts the Washington Golf Learning Center, home of the First Tee of Cleveland, an organization that positively impacts young people by teaching life skills through the game of golf. Washington Golf Learning Center is America's first publ...
Parking spots and a portable restroom are available at this trailhead. Nearby is The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, where the trail follows the northernmost remaining 4.4 miles of watered canal and features wildlife management areas, fishing opportunities and scenic beauty.
Northeast Ohio's most-visited year-round attraction, the zoo is home to 3,000 animals representing 600 species. The Zoo's top attractions include African Elephant Crossing, The RainForest, Northern Trek, Australian Adventure, African Savanna, Waterfowl Lake and the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building. The Zoo also is a leader in research and conservation both on-grounds and abroad helping to ensure a better future for wildlife and their natural habitats. Discover the wildlife, mystery and the excitement of the Zoo's adventures.
Cleveland Metroparks has four designated natural surface mountain bike trails and most of them are shared use trails. Mountain Biking, including Class 1 and 2 eBike mountain biking is permitted when the trails are open.
Located on 325 acres in Cleveland's industrial heart, through the villages of Cuyahoga Heights and Valley View, the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation offers unique opportunities for discovery. Tucked amid the Shortline railroad trestle, pipelines and steel mills are the lush fields and forests of the river valley. The reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic 309-mile Ohio & Erie Canal.
At this Visitor Center, you will find interpretive exhibits about the complex relationships between people, nature, and industry in the Cuyahoga Valley. It also offers the starting point to a Quest, wonderful opportunities for birdwatching and easy access to the Towpath Trail.
Mill Creek Falls is an awesome 48-foot waterfall, the tallest in Cuyahoga County.
Only six miles outside of downtown Cleveland, Bacci park offers pavilions, a playground, a fishing pond, ballfields and walking trails.
West Creek Reservation invites the cyclist, hiker, picnicker and birdwatcher to a varied upland and wetland landscape.
Red Roof Inn is just 5 minutes from Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga National Park and Railroad.
As of summer 2023, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is not running from this station.
This Towpath Trailhead is at Lock 39, one of over 200 locks that once operated along the Ohio & Erie Canal.
This reservation features a deep gorge -- declared a National Natural Landmark -- carved out by Tinker’s Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. Mature trees and abundant wildflowers are found within its deep forests.
Brighten your visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a stop at the Canal Exploration Center, located in a canal-era building once served canal boat passengers waiting to pass through Canal Lock 38.
The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail becomes a boardwalk over the Beaver Marsh just north of Ira Trailhead in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Overlooking the Ohio & Erie Canal in Valley View, Ohio stands a two-story Federal-style building. It holds within its handmade bricks and hand-hewn beams stories of the valley’s early white settlers. Cuyahoga Valley National Park preserves this historic structure.
Brecksville Reservation is deeply cut by seven distinct gorges, which have a wide variety of soil and sunlight conditions, fostering the growth of rare, unusual and endangered plants.
At this boarding station of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, you can flag down the train (with both arms, please!) and load up your bike for a smooth return.
Explore the Brecksville Reservation with this family friendly quest.
The Station Road Bridge, near Brecksville, Ohio, was built in 1882. It spans the Cuyahoga River between Cuyahoga County and Summit County, Ohio. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
At 60 feet, Brandywine Falls is the largest in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In 1814, George Wallace built a saw mill powered by the falls.
Red Lock Trailhead on the Towpath Trail is a jumping off point to recreate, relax, exercise, and learn in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
The only national park in Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, the park combines nature, history, scenery and recreation in one setting.
Overlooking the 67-foot Brandywine waterfall in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the inn was built in 1848 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The renovated building still features its historic Greek Revival appearance and character. Prices per night vary depending on room choice.
Enjoy a scenic, moderate hike along Brandywine Creek, with a steep climb to view Brandywine Falls. Begin in the Brandywine Falls parking lot. Read more about questing in the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
Quests are designed to help you discover the natural and cultural gems of the National Heritage Area and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Each quest features a treasure hunt, telling a story about what makes this particular spot in Northeast Ohio so special.
Download the PDF for Relationships With Water Quest.
This historic farm house was converted to overnight lodging and can accommodate up to 31 overnight guests in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Dormitory, family and private rooms available. Please call for more information.
An Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trailhead in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Stop for a treat at the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Boston Store!
Located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Boston Mill Visitor Center is the starting point for your National Park adventure. It also is a canal boat-building museum, featuring exhibits on all aspects of that business.
Twenty slopes open day or night are available to all levels of skiers and snowboarders at this ski resort. Rental equipment is available.
An entrance to the towpath with water fountains and restrooms.
Take an easy stroll from Lock 29 to Lock 30, learning about canal history. This Quest begins at the Lock 29 trailhead.
The Peninsula Depot was originally developed to help visitors explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, the Village of Peninsula and the Ohio & Erie Canalway. The building is an original depot from the Valley Railway, which opened in 1880.
The space includes a fine art gallery and exhibit hall, performing arts stage, working artist studios and meeting space
Rent bicycles that you can take on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to bike back.
Virginia Kendall Park is a location in Cuyahoga Valley National Park originally developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It includes the Ritchie Ledges rock formations, play fields, picnic shelters that area available for rent, a fishing lake and miles of trails. This area of Cuyahoga Valley National Park reflects the long history of the Cuyahoga Valley as a place to retreat from city life. Open dawn until dusk.
Heritage Farms is a family owned farm nestled in the heart of the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, not far from the river in the lovely and historic Village of Peninsula.
This is a special events site only. The facility is available for rentals, concerts, lectures, and special activities. For reservations call (330) 657-2909 ext. 119. Happy Days Lodge was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938 and 1939 for use as a summer camp for Akron youth. Today, it hosts diverse performances and special events.
Hike to and among the Ledges rock formations on the way to Ice Box Cave. Start this Quest at Happy Days Lodge. The main parking lot is on the north side of SR 303.
This 73-acre park contains Lock 28, the deepest lock on the Ohio & Erie Canal, and an old quarry from which blocks of Berea sandstone were cut to build canal locks and other local structures. The park is home to more Ohio buckeye trees than any other Metro Park in Summit County.
Quests are designed to help you discover the natural and cultural gems of the National Heritage Area and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Each quest features a treasure hunt, telling a story about what makes this particular spot in Northeast Ohio so special.
Find quiet and calm on the trail with this 75 minute treasure hunt. You may wish to linger longer! Download the Canalway Quest PDF here.
Read more about questing in the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
Hunt Farm is a rest area along the Towpath Trail with child-friendly nature exhibits and information about nearby attractions.
Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society and is within the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Explore 19th century life in the Western Reserve including 32 historic structures, craft and trade demonstrations, farm animals and gardens. Our costumed interpreters will provide a look into daily life on the farm.
A small, scenic lake with surrounding trails, nature, a Towpath Trailhead, restroom and a parking lot.
As one Summit County’s only farmers’ market we offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced items.
Howe Meadow is a special event space located within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This space can host weddings, running events, and other special activities like the Cuyahoga Valley Farmer's Market from May to October! For permit information call (440) 546-5991.
A stop along the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway, you can board with your bike and ride the trail to Hale Farm & Village.
Crown Point Ecology Center, a 130-acre historic farmstead, overlooks the Cuyahoga Valley and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
This trailhead includes a boardwalk over the beaver pond, and is great for birdwatching.
With a natural-grass amphitheater and pavilion, this venue is the perfect spot to hear world-class musical and entertainment acts. Blossom also is Summer Home of the Cleveland Orchestra and sits fully in the footprint of the Cuyahoga Valley and the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
Spend an afternoon or evening with food and drink at this winey, vineyard, and art gallery.
View one of Ohio's largest birds, the great blue heron, during peak nesting season from around Valentine's Day to mid-June.
Originally part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, the Heritage Corridors of Bath connects nineteenth century hamlets with the Hale Farm and Village, the Bath Nature Preserve and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
At this boarding station of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, you can flag down the train (with both arms, please!) and load up your bike, kayak, and/or yourself for a smooth return through the Explorer program!
F. A. Seiberling Nature Realm is a 104-acre natural area with three hiking trails, several ponds and gardens, a prairie, an arboretum featuring more than 300 species of shrubs and trees, and a visitor center.
A family-owned shop that provides a wide range of bikes, accessories and repair services.
The Munroe Falls Historical Society is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to preserve and perpetuate the rich history of Munroe Falls, Ohio.
Blimp City Bike and Hike is an independent shop that rents, sells, and services bikes along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath.
An important Native American transportation rout in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the 8-mile trail connected the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas Rivers. Today, the path is honored by a metal statue at the intersection of Portage Path and Merriman Road. This is a Towpath Trailhead.
The area of North Akron in the Cuyahoga River Valley, the Merriman Valley or as an Akronite would say "the Valley", is Akron's Gateway to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
This Towpath Trailhead has a restroom and drinking water.
This 526-acre park includes more than 7 miles of hiking trails in central Summit County.
This 998-acre park features more than 14 miles of trails and areas for sledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating.
Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The estate features a historic 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House, Gothic Revival Conservatory, Gate Lodge and approximately 70 acres of artistically landscaped grounds and formal gardens.
Quests are designed to help you discover the natural and cultural gems of the National Heritage Area and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Each quest features a treasure hunt, telling a story about what makes this particular spot in Northeast Ohio so special.
This quest is designed to help you explore the Stan Hywet Estate, exploring how the spectacular grounds complement the Manor House. Download the quest PDF here.
Read more about questing in the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
Quests are designed to help you discover the natural and cultural gems of the National Heritage Area and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Each quest features a treasure hunt, telling a story about what makes this particular spot in Northeast Ohio so special.
Quests are designed to help you discover the natural and cultural gems of the National Heritage Area and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Each quest features a treasure hunt, telling a story about what makes this particular spot in Northeast Ohio so special.
Discover leisure activities enjoyed by Seiberling family and friends via this moderate walk around Stan Hywet Hall. Download the PDF here.
Read more about questing in the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
Towpath trailhead with a drinking fountain, restroom, bike repair station, and nearby dog park.
Berrodin Bed & Breakfast is a unique place of hospitality & fellowship in the heart of Highland Square Akron, where everyone is welcome.
The Cascade Locks Park is an industrial heritage park that tells the story of Akron from the early frontier days to canal days through the industrial rise of the city.
Board a train from the Akron Northside Station and experience one of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s excursions.
Visit this bicycle shops located in the Northside District of downtown Akron.
Northside Marketplace is a vibrant downtown destination that connects consumers with local based businesses, creating a unique social hangout and shopping experience that makes it easy to shop local and directly.
Summit County Historical Society is entrusted with preserving and interpreting the rich history of our area. We invite you to visit us and learn about the people and events which have influenced our community.
The Akron Art Museum, located in the heart of downtown Akron, draws people in with a unique building design and alluring displays of art inside.
Summit Artspace is home to artist studios, creative businesses, and five galleries with new exhibitions four times each year. They provide public programs to engage the community with local artists and promote a strong, diverse, and vibrant arts and culture community.
With 123,000 square feet of meeting and exposition space, the John S. Knight Center is downtown Akron's showcase for great events!
The Akron Civic Theater is a beautiful stage set amongst a lovely, starry sky.
Hower House remains one of the finest and best preserved examples of its style in the country and is on the National Historic Landmark registry.
This 8,500-seat home of the AA Akron Aeros baseball team offers fun for all ages. Baseball games feature fun activities for the kids between innings and at game's end. Be sure to take in a fireworks game, one of the treats of Akron's summer nights.
Park located in Downtown Akron that hosts festivals, concerts, and winter festivities, such as ice skating. Also home to a Towpath Trailhead.
You've never been this close to more than 700 animals from around the world!
Located overlooking the Ohio & Erie Canal at 47 West Exchange Street, the Richard Howe House is a canal-era landmark in downtown Akron.
Purchase glass works created on site by artists, attend glassblowing workshops and demonstrations, and more at Akron Glass Works.
A natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal, Summit Lake has a long and fascinating history. Summit Lake is home to a Towpath Trailhead.
A trailhead on the Towpath Trail.
Located in south Akron, this Towpath Trailhead is a great place to begin a biking or cross-country skiing trip.
A full service bicycle shop. We repair bicycles and sell new and used bicycles. We also sell bicycle apparel and accessories. We are located one block from Lake Anna.
Hike and bike around eight of the remaining barns on the estate of O. C. Barber.
A Towpath Trailhead with enjoy miles of pet-friendly biking and even cross-country skiing.
Quail Hollow Park features over 700 acres of rolling meadows, marshes, pine and deciduous woods.
Portage Lakes offers fishing, boating, hiking, hunting and camping.
Nimisila Reservoir is one of the 13 bodies of water that make up the Portage Lakes, and at 825 acres, it's the largest body of water in the Sumit Metro Parks park district.
A Towpath Trailhead great for biking, camping, and cross-country skiing
Lock 2 had a beautiful stone spillway, a wasteway channel to protect the lock and a basin where boats could tie up. In 1847, it was the site of a coal loading operation the Old Messenger Coal Slip, which carried coal from Rogues Hollow that was loaded directly onto 7 to 8 boats a day.
The Clinton trailhead on the Towpath Trail is great for biking and cross-country skiing. It is pet-friendly and has a restroom.
Built below the dam and feeder of the Tuscarawas River, this is the only guard lock on the canal from Clinton north to Cleveland. It was used to control the water level in an attempt to avoid flooding the town (which worked... sometimes). Excess water was shunted around the lock to a millrace where it powered the sawmill east of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
The Carriage House Museum houses an interesting collection of vehicles including the Reeves family's original 1892 carriage, along with the family sleigh, a rare 1922 electric car, and a restored doctor's buggy.
This was one of the finest homes of its time in the Village of Clinton. Prior to 1860, it was owned by Harvey Maranville, a prominent official on the Underground Railroad along with Masa Wales of Massillon.
More than 28 aircraft adorn this unique museum. Visitors can sit in a Russian MIG-17, anti-aircraft guns and blimp gondola. Many artifacts and original artwork adorn this attraction. Visit our large museum store and aviation library.
A Trailhead on the Towpath Trail.
Visitors to this park and Towpath Trailhead will find easy access to both the Towpath Trail and the Canal Fulton Canalway Center - where tickets can be purchased for Canal Boat rides on the St. Helena lll.
Built in 1847, this typical frame-house, with two rooms downstairs and two upstairs, was modified into the popular Colonial Salt Box style. It stands today as a vignette of how various canal-era families lived. The house, named in honor of one of the several families who resided here, is furnished in an 1800's style. Tours by appointment only.
The St. Helena III docks and departs from the Canal Fulton Canalway Center and can carry up to sixty passengers down an original section of the Ohio-Erie Canal. The canal trip is just a little over two miles round trip and takes approximately 55 minutes to travel.
At this museum, there are on display some interesting and unique pieces of Canal Fulton memorabilia and a number of photos depicting a variety of aspects of early Canal Fulton life. There is also a nice assortment of maps, photos and displays regarding life along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Tour times vary by season.
The team at Brimstone Bicycles is dedicated to providing a fun, professional experience, whether you’re renting, purchasing, or repairing a bike.
Enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the Tuscarawas River, bicycle rentals and camping.
The Canal Fulton Canalway Center is a seasonal visitor center and home to the St. Helena III Canal Boat.
An excellent park for picnicking, featuring one of the best examples of a lift lock along the canal. Access to the Towpath Trail.
Nearly 60 acres, Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve is located in northern Stark County. It is comprised of a series of high quality wetland meadows scattered along a small stream valley.
A Trailhead on the Towpath Trail with primitive camping.
The primitive Rivers Edge camping area along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail near the Brideport Quarry Trailhead in Massillon is available for bikers or hikers traveling the Towpath Trail.
The Visit Canton Visitor Information Center is located conveniently in downtown Canton. The Visitor Center has great information on attractions, history museums, unique communities, shopping, golfing outdoor fun, places to eat and affordable accommodations in the Stark County area.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is America's premier sports showplace! The Hall of Fame Gallery highlights the greats of pro football with interactive touch screen kiosks paying tribute to each individual Hall of Fame member.
Enjoy classical and educational concerts throughout the symphony season. Located in Umstattd Performing Arts Hall.
Located within Canton's Stadium Park, the building grounds are home to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Fountain, a bell tower, Children's Garden, Butterfly Garden, and the Garden of the Five Senses.
The homestead was built circa 1821 by Quakers who supported the anti-slavery movement. The home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Network to Freedom.
Ernie's Bicycle Shops has been providing friendly, professional service, quality products and good advice for more than 25 years. We take pride in our community involvement and our work in the development of local multi-use trails. Bike rentals available.
Trailhead Canoe Livery will ensure an enjoyable, fun-filled day on the beautiful Tuscarawas River for you, your family or your group. All trips include transportation up-river where you will begin your journey. Finish your trip back where you parked your car. No waiting to be picked up! Prices vary depending on canoe or kayak, length of trip and age.
The Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park is a center of nature, culture, and life-long learning through a partnership with the Stark County District Library.
CMA presents between 12 and 14 exhibitions per year. These include featured national touring shows, original productions curated by CMA staff to showcase celebrated American artists and diverse regional talents, and themed exhibitions that make our collections come alive with stories.
This is the arts hub in Canton for ballet, theatre, fine arts, music and dance.
Celebrated as a National Historic Landmark, The McKinley National Memorial is the final resting place for the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. Also on the grounds is the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
Located along the eastern shore of Sippo Lake, the Sippo Lake Marina is the perfect stop during a visit to the park for fishing and boat rentals.
Stark Parks manages 15 parks, 4 lakes, and over 120 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, totaling over 8,000 acres of land.
The National First Ladies' Library is the foremost repository of scholarly research and information and a leader in education about the First Ladies of the USA.
The Massillon Museum, a local art and history museum, has major collections of photography; costumes and textiles; china, glass and pottery; domestic appliances; and circus memorabilia.
See more than 35 antique, classic and special-interest cars, as well as a variety of automotive memorabilia.
Picnic, play, hike, and fish on 127 acres of water and rolling meadows at Petros Lake Park!
Great pet-friendly park for biking, walking and running. Features a John Glenn statue. Provides Access to the Towpath Trail.
Located next to the towpath and canal, this is the former home of a canal boat captain.
The Mathews House in an early example of Greek Revival Architecture in Navarre. The home is a brick common bond with brick lintels and sils. The entablature is plain in the Tuscan Order with an enlarged frieze and architrave. The original door entrance had a transom above with large slanting pilasters at each side. The plain frontispace above the door carried out the trimwork of the plain entabliture of the roof line.
The land upon the Mathews Home is located once belonged to Jonathan Condy, a Philadelphia lawyer, Clerk of the House of Representatives from 1791-1800, and a friend of 'Johnny Appleseed'- both belonging to the same religious group.
The Heritage Education Center features permanent and changing exhibits related to the history of Navarre and Bethlehem Township, along with a research library containing reference materials on local history, Stark County and Ohio. This location serves as a museum to local artifacts that hold historical significance.
A memorial park that offers a clear view of the water and plenty of shade from trees and access to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
The Ohio & Erie Canal Railroad Tunnel along the Towpath in Stark Parks, is a 150-foot-stretch that takes you under the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad.
Discover the joys of summer when you come to Baylor Beach Park. Baylor Beach has been family owned and operated since 1954. With a two-acre sand-bottom swimming lake, an acre of water rides, sandy beaches, miniature golf and more, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy. Baylor Beach Park also has a campground for RVs or tents. Rates are listed on their website and season passes can be purchased.
Explore how innovation, transportation, and community connections transformed the Magnolia Flouring Mills from a small town mill to a nationally recognized producer, capable of winning gold medals at two World’s Fairs!
Housed in a restored 1812 stagecoach inn, this Greek-revival style building originally belonged to Magnolia co-founder Isaac Miller. Visit the local genealogy library on the second floor and tour rotating exhibits on the canal and other area history. Also stop by the restaurant/coffee shop on the first floor. Free.
Family owned and operated, NTR Canoe Livery is now in the second generation of family management. Started in 1974, they have grown from little more than 800 guests the first year, to well over 10,000 the past season. NTR currently runs a 50 canoe operation and plans to stay this size. They offer canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, camping and easy access to biking, hiking and more.
Take a visit to Ohio's only Revolutionary War Fort. Named in honor of Henry Laurens, then president of the Continental Congress, Fort Laurens was built in 1778 in an ill-fated campaign to attack the British at Detroit.
The Zoar Wetland Arboretum is an 82-acre nature park, including 50 acres of woodland and 2 miles of walking trails surrounding the 30-acre shallow water marsh. It is a trail link between the Historic Village of Zoar and the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
Stay overnight in the guest room at the historic Treasurer's House, built in 1877, and shop at the antique store.
The Town Hall now serves as government chambers in the lower level, and two museums – The Ohio & Erie Canal/Museum on the main level, and a museum of Zoarite artifacts upstairs.
The Cobbler Shop Bed & Breakfast and Cobbler Shop Antiques is a beautifully restored 19th Century home decorated with antiques dating back to 1828.
The Zoar Store was built in 1833 at the southwest corner of Main and Second Streets. It served as a business headquarters for the Society, the Post Office, and a store.
Historic Zoar Village is a must-see destination for anyone interested in history, art, or architecture. But the greater Zoar area isn’t just for history buffs! With a central location convenient for plenty of shopping, dining, museums, theaters, music, gardens, and wineries, we can promise you Historic Zoar Village and the surrounding area is well worth the trip.
The Canal Lands Park is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Originally established as a Boy Scout Camp with more than 500 acres of forests and valleys on the Tuscarawas River, Camp Tuscazoar is now open to the public for hiking. The beautiful hiking areas are perfect for families, individuals, and youth groups.
Visit the Warther Museum and you'll experience the story of the Warther family and how they combined love of family and their hobbies to create an amazing legacy. Ernest "Mooney" Warther turned his joy of carving wood and ivory into creations that the Smithsonian has called "priceless works of art." Mooney lived in a time when steam locomotives were king, so many of his carvings are of the locomotives.
The Tuscarawas County Tourist Information Centers are your destination for Tuscarawas County tourism information.
Return to the elegance of the late 19th century by visiting the Reeves Victorian Home and its adjoining Carriage House Museum, located in Dover, Ohio. This opulent mansion, the former residence of prominent
Dover industrialist, Jeremiah E. Reeves, is owned and operated by the Dover Historical Society.
Established in 1990, the Norma Johnson Center consists of 303 acres of land with three different trails in east central Ohio.
For an exciting family outing or just a day of relaxation, visit beautiful Tuscora Park nestled in the rolling hills of New Philadelphia, Ohio. We're located off interstate 77, just a few miles south of Canton.
The Performing Arts Center at Kent State University Tuscarawas is a state of the art 1,100 seat facility featuring quality acts including Broadway hits, music, comedy, variety, dance and family shows. See our website for upcoming shows.
Schoenbrunn Village is the site of several Ohio firsts—settlement, church, schoolhouse and code of laws.
The Schoenbrunn Ampitheatre is a 1400-seat outdoor facility set in the picturesque Tuscarawas Valley just two miles outside of downtown New Philadelphia. This extraordinary facility is home to Ohio's finest outdoor drama: "Trumpet in the Land."
