You Must Visit These 9 Awesome Places Around Cleveland This Winter

Cleveland is overflowing with opportunities for adventure, and that potential doesn't disappear in the winter months. In fact, many local attractions become incredibly enchanting in the winter months and are worth braving the snow and cold to experience. Don't let cabin fever keep you in this season! Snow tubing in Cleveland? Winter hikes in Cleveland? Frozen waterfalls in Cleveland? Yes, yes, and yes! These nine awesome places around Cleveland will help you battle the wintertime blues.

1. Lakefront Reservation

On Cleveland's coast is the truly enchanting Cleveland Metropark, and snow transforms its landscape into a winter wonderland. There is nothing more enchanting than a winter waterfront hike, and the views across Lake Erie will blow you away.

2. North Chagrin Reservation

This snow-coated gargoyle keeps watch over Squire's Castle, which was constructed in the 1890s by Feargus B. Squire. It is a mere shell, but this striking castle's grounds are one of North Chagrin Reservation's.best attractions. Visit this frozen fairy tale castle for an experience that'll keep you feeling warm all winter.

3. Stream Run Reservation

Take a scenic trip down Valley Parkway to Strongsville's Mill Stream Run Reservation, where the tallest and fastest ice chutes in the state are hidden. Tobogganing is a beloved wintertime tradition for many locals, and after one visit, it may become an annual adventure for you, too.

4. Malabar Farm

Malabar Farm was once the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and socialite Louis Bromfield. His home, which was constructed to appear as if it expanded slowly across several generations, becomes especially warm and welcoming in the colder months.

5. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio's one and only national park is purely enchanting once it is coated in snowfall. Its diverse habitats, from its sandstone ledges to its waterfalls, are an absolute delight.

6. Rockefeller Park Greenhouse

Take a break from the cold in Rockafeller Park Greenhouse, one of Cleveland's most verdant wintertime destinations. This lovely greenhouse is warm and cozy all year long, and its greenery will be a welcomed sight after weeks of snow. It's free to visit, so you might as well plan a trip!

7. Public Square

Downtown Cleveland is absolutely picturesque in the coldest months. The surroundings are stunning, and you can enjoy them from the spectacular outdoor ice skating rink.

8. Polar Blast Snow Tubing

You will adore a Polar Blast Snow Tubing experience, and Mother Nature doesn't even have to provide snow for it. These amazing ski resorts create their own snow and keep the tubing lanes nice and tidy, ensuring you a safe and unforgettable experience.

9. Berea Falls Scenic Overlook

Waterfalls, it turns out, become especially beautiful in the winter. Ice and snow become accent pieces in a beautiful landscape, and the memory of its beauty will keep you warm all season long.

With so much to see and do in Cleveland, the city has earned a dazzling reputation as an industrial community undergoing incredible revitalization. The truth is that a special kind of magic has always existed here, and it is only amplified in the winter. What's your favorite place to go snow tubing in Cleveland? Sound off in the comments below!

After you enjoy the best of Cleveland wintertime fun, you might want to warm up at these incredible local restaurants. Or for a bit of holiday cheer, take a look at our list of the best Christmas lights displays in Cleveland.