8 Gorgeous Frozen Waterfalls Around Cleveland That Must Be Seen To Be Believed
Nikki Rhoades
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The onset of cabin fever can be a nightmare for Clevelanders. The nagging boredom, seasonal depression, and overall sense of gray can be hard to fend off as wintertime descends on the region. Fortunately, there’s a panacea for cabin fever: frozen waterfalls in Greater Cleveland! As these gorgeous natural structures fight to fend off the chill, their waters create stunning icicles and nature-shaped ice sculptures. Bundle up, because you’re going to want to brave the winter weather to check out these pretty frozen waterfalls in Ohio.
1. Great Falls of Tinker's Creek
Head to Tinker's Creek in the winter to view Great Falls in this video from Chirag Parmar:
2. Bridal Veil Falls
3. Mill Creek Falls
Take a look at what Mill Creek Falls looks like during a winter in Cleveland in this video from Traveling Around Ohio:
4. Green Springs of Wolf Creek
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5. South Chagrin Reservation's Falls
6. Brandywine Falls
7. Buttermilk Falls
8. Blue Hen Falls
Check out some winter views of the Cuyahoga Valley waterfalls in this video from Northeast Ohio Hikes and Bikes:
In the winter, visits to frozen waterfalls in Ohio are the perfect cure for cabin fever. The eight listed above are easily accessible and open to the public, and they’re the perfect addition to every bucket list.
Longing for more frozen fun? Some of these waterfalls also fit into a tour of local ice gardens.
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What are some winter attractions in Ohio?
Since Ohio gets several dozen inches of snow each winter there are plenty of winter activities to keep us busy. Here are a few winter attractions in Ohio you can put on your bucket list:
- Brite Winter Festival, Ohio City, OH: After the holidays there is a lull before spring - put an end to those winter blues by attending the Brite Winter Festival. It is an outdoor and indoor music festival with great music, bonfires, hot drinks, and a fun festive vibe. Come support your favorite local and regional bands while warming up toward the end of February.
- The Chalet, Strongsville, OH: Located in the heart of the Mill Stream Run Recreation Area, The Chalet is a fun winter destination in the Cleveland Metroparks. If you enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or winter hiking you'll love The Chalet. However, one of its most interesting features is the 700-foot toboggan run that you can zip down in an old-fashioned wooden toboggan at speeds up to 50 MPH!
- The Clifton Mill, Clifton, OH: The historic Clifton Mill was built in 1802 and it is still in operation! In fact, it is one of the largest water-powered mills in operation in the US. All year round there are activities to enjoy at The Mill as well as a mighty delicious restaurant and a lovely gift shop featuring its legendary pancake mixes. But the wintertime brings the much anticipated Legendary Lights event that transforms the mill into a winter wonderland of holiday cheer.
If you happen to be in the Cleveland area of Ohio, here are some winter destinations you can check out within an easy drive. These day trips near Cleveland are especially nice in the winter. Grab an RV from RVShare and hit the open road for some fun winter driving.