You Can Practically Drive Right Up To The Beautiful Paine Falls Near Cleveland

Northeast Ohio is a treat for the eyes, and its landscape encompasses a great deal of natural glory. Clevelanders love one natural feature in particular, however, and it's no secret. In and around The Land, locals love exploring waterfalls. These gorgeous natural elements add pizzazz and power to landscapes and many are close to home and worthy of a visit. Paine Falls in Painesville has two tiers, making it one of the most wondrous waterfalls near Cleveland - and you may actually drive over it as you approach it. Want to visit this splendid place? Take a look:

As you drive down one unsuspecting road in Lake County, you'll pass over a little bridge that looks like any other.

As you drive over the bridge on Paine Road, you'll find yourself surrounded by the sounds of rushing water.

While you may not initially realize it, this bridge places you atop a tiered waterfall that's downright stunning.

This area was initially settled by Colonel Hendrick Paine, nephew of the founder of Painesville. Under his care, the little valley became known as Paine's Hollow.

Paine's Hollow began to decline just a few decades after its founding, as water power was no longer needed; however, Lake Metroparks made the area into a park in 1974.

In this video by MoviesMusicNature, you can actually spot a number of vehicles passing over Paine Falls.

The park is gorgeous in every season, so there's no wrong time to take a trip up to Painesville.

During the summer, you can kick back and relax with a picnic lunch at one of the area's shelters. The sound of birdsong will delight you while you dine!

And in the winter, you'll love getting a glimpse of the park's 377 acres draped in frozen splendor.

As this video by Kevin Wienhold demonstrates, winter is a humbling time to see the waterfall. Its waters absolutely roar after a bit of melt, and its might is undeniable.

If you've ever wanted to drive right over a waterfall, you don't have to search far - Cleveland is just half an hour from Painesville.

Want to plan your trip in advance? Click here for the official park page and trail maps.

Endless beauty thrives throughout Northeast Ohio.

Address: 5570 Paine Road, Painesville, OH, 44077

There are a number of lovely waterfalls near Cleveland, but this two-tiered waterfall is truly a stunner. Have you ever visited Paine Falls?

Can't get enough of the local landscape? Chagrin Falls has its own waterfall right at the heart of town.