Summer is not over yet! If you are looking at Cleveland homes, why not take a side trip to any of these excellent destinations, too? It will be a worthwhile detour and will make you fall in love with the Buckeye State all over again.
Cleveland Metroparks
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Metroparks is your one-stop shop for fun outdoor activities. Feel like doing some hiking? It has over 1,400 miles of terrain for you to explore. Want to swim the summer heat away? The park boasts no less than six swimming areas, including two beaches and a lake. Need to work on your golf swing? Practice on any of the park’s eight fairways and elevate your game. The wealth of activities you can enjoy at Cleveland Metroparks makes it the perfect family-friendly attraction.
Mason’s Creamery
Cleveland, Ohio
Mason’s Creamery has been making Ohio summers cooler and sweeter since 2013 with their small-batch, handcrafted ice cream. The brainchild of Jesse Mason and Helen Qin, this shop concocts unique creations like pandan angel food cake ice cream, vegan shamrock shake, and watermelon Campari sorbet. In keeping with its unconventional menu, the store also serves piping-hot ramen. Whatever your cravings may be, a trip here is sure to be a treat for your taste buds.
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Powell, OH
You don’t have to travel outside of Ohio to see exotic animals from all over the world. Buy a ticket to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and you can enjoy a summer activity that’s every bit as fun as it is informative. The zoo is divided into six unique biomes that feature animals from Australia to Africa. With over 10,000 different animals on exhibit, no two visits to this amazing zoo will ever be the same.
Great American Ballpark
Cincinnati, OH
The home of the Cincinnati Reds, the first professional baseball franchise, the Great American Ballpark is one of the most iconic stadiums in the country. While equipped with modern-day facilities, the venue has many nods to the national pastime’s deep history. For instance, there’s a park where you can find statues of early baseball legends such as Frank Robinson, Joe Nuxhall, and Joe Morgan. There’s also a rose garden dedicated to Pete Rose, who both played for and eventually managed the Cincinnati Reds.
Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
What’s summer without a visit to a theme park? Luckily, Ohio residents can head over to Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed roller coaster capital of the world. And with its 18 world-class roller coasters, it definitely lives up to that title. The park’s signature ride is the Millennium Force, the world’s first giga-coaster with a top speed of up to 93 miles per hour. Not really into roller coasters? There are over 70 other rides you can try! And if you need to escape the summer heat, there’s even an 18-acre waterpark on the premises.
These are just some of the attractions you can look forward to when you move to Ohio. If you need a Cleveland realtor, I will be more than happy to assist you. Just call me at 440.823.2448 or send an email to michellemcquade(at)howardhanna(dotted)com.