Posted in Cleveland
November 27, 2019
Enjoy Hot Cocoa And Carriage Rides In The Lorain County Metro Parks Near Cleveland This Winter
The Lorain County Metro Parks are gorgeous, and they offer a fantastic landscape worthy of exploration. While the Cleveland Metroparks may be in our own backyard, there’s great value in exploring this alternative landscape. It is made magical with the addition of snow, and one park in their district offers the best horse-drawn carriage rides near Cleveland. Take a look:
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This gorgeous park is one of the most trafficked in the Lorain County Metro Parks. Its five miles of forested trail are absolutely enchanting, especially when coated in a gentle frosting of snow.
During operating hours, the circa 1845 Benjamin Bacon Museum offers visitors a chance to see what life in the area used to be like. The Carriage Barn and its stunning fireplace delight visitors, often hosting nature seminars and other informative events.
The coziness of this quaint structure is undeniable… and it is truly the perfect place to kick off a horse-drawn carriage ride!
In addition to stunning wintertime events, Vermilion River Reservation also offers charming carriage rides. They accompany incredible reconstructions of life in the 1860s, and more than 20 talented actors will keep you entertained.
Holly jolly hearthside cooking demonstrations will leave your tummy growling, and live music will have you feeling merry and bright. Coffee, cookies, and cocoa will be available for purchase to ensure you stay warm and cozy.
The snow is just as enchanting in other landscapes, like that of Columbia
Reservation (pictured above). Don't just stick to the Cleveland Metroparks — there is so much to discover in the local landscape!
There are several horse-drawn carriage rides near Cleveland each year, but this trip through some of Northeast Ohio’s prettiest forests is downright enchanting. Who will you be taking with you while you sing a sleighing song?
Craving more winter fun? You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride in Amish Country, too!
Address: 51211 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089, USA
