Posted in Cleveland March 06, 2018 by Nikki Rhoades

Here’s Cleveland’s Top Outdoor Attraction And You’ll Definitely Want To Visit

With the Cleveland Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park right in our backyard, Clevelanders are well aware of the splendor that awaits them. However, this one natural space near Cleveland is so much more than just a park—it’s an outdoor museum, and its exhibits are unbelievably gorgeous.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/

Here, you'll discover 3,600 acres of unrivaled beauty that stretches as far as the eye can see.

Of that acreage, 200 acres encompass special gardens and collections.

This site is a tasteful combination of man-made gardens and native forests.

Once spring arrives, the 120,000 plants that thrive in the arboretum come back to life with mind-blowing color.

The plants and trees in this outdoor museum are used for educational purposes, which you can experience solo or via a guided group tour.

This humbling site was established in 1931 by Albert Fairchild Holden as a memorial for his daughter, Elizabeth, who died at only 12 years of age.

Before the site of Gildersleeve Mountain in Kirtland was chosen for the arboretum, many other local places were considered.

Over 20 miles of trails crisscross the campus of the Holden Arboretum...

...And not all of the walkways are quite what you'd expect.

Murch Canopy Walk is elevated 65 feet above the forest floor, and it opens for the season on April 1, 2018.

This arboretum is delightful in the most surprising of ways...

...And each visit unveils a brand new discovery.

Plan your trip today, and be sure to swing by the gift shop afterward!

This dreamy destination is one of the loveliest hidden wonders in Northeast Ohio. The Holden Arboretum’s enchanting outdoor museum is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and you must plan a trip this spring to experience the gardens at the height of their splendor!

For more hidden wonders in the area, check out our article here.

We’re pretty lucky to be surrounded by so much lush greenery here in Cleveland, but natural beauty can be found all across the state! If you loved these photos, check out our Ohio Nature Lovers group on Facebook to see more and share your own with fellow Ohioans!