5 Winter Adventures To Take In Ohio On Your Next Snow Day
Winter in Ohio can be a blast — if you know where to go, that is.
The next time you experience a snow day in Ohio and the kids are home, take advantage of the moment and visit one of our state’s incredible winter attractions. You might be surprised to know that there are epic ski resorts, snow tubing parks, and even ice bumper cars awaiting your discovery. The following are what we consider to be the best and most memorable winter day trips in Ohio. See if you agree with our findings!
Although ski resorts and chair lifts are probably some of the last things that come to mind when you think of Ohio, you should know that Ohio is home to a pretty epic winter resort. Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield, Ohio features all the wintertime fun you could possibly want—and then some. It’s the largest ski and tubing resort in Ohio, featuring 144 acres. Learn more about planning your trip to Mad River Mountain, one of the best winter day trips in Ohio.
Mad River Mountain, 1000 Snow Valley Rd, Zanesfield, OH 43360, USA
During the city’s annual Winterblast, Lock 3 Akron features ice bumper cars, a tree lighting ceremony, ice skating, breakfast with Santa and so much more. You'll even get to enjoy ice bumper cars! Learn more about everything available at Lock 3 Park this season when you visit the official website.
The Chalet in Strongsville’s Mill Stream Run Reservation is home to the tallest and fastest ice chutes in Ohio. You'll plunge down a 700-ft. ice chute at speeds up to 50 mph. The Toboggan Chutes are open from the day after Thanksgiving through early March, weather permitting. You can purchase one-day tickets or all-day passes. For more information, including prices and reservations, be sure to visit the official Mill Stream Run Reservation website.
The Chalet Drive, The Chalet Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136, USA
Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio features a pretty epic snow tubing park that’s home to the longest snow tubing lanes in the state. If you want to make the best of the winter season, this is one resort you need to add to your winter bucket list. Nighttime Glow Tubing is typically offered every Thursday - Sunday (and during Peak Days) at Vertical Descent Tubing Park.
Amish Door Winter Village is an onsite seasonal attraction that features a massive slide, ice skating, an inflatable maze and other winter fun. Kids will especially love the 60-foot inflatable slide. Snowzilla Snow Tubing takes your favorite winter activity to a whole other level. For more information on what you can look forward to this season, be sure to check out the Amish Door website to learn more -- it's one of the best winter activities in Ohio!
Amish Door Restaurant, 1210 Winesburg St, Wilmot, OH 44689, USA
What are your thoughts on these winter day trips in Ohio? Have you been to any of these winter attractions before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
If your idea of the perfect winter outing involves hitting the trails, then you're in luck; Ohio offers some of the best winter hiking excursions around. With a little preparation and plenty of warm layers, you'll find that hiking in the Buckeye State in even the coldest weather can make for a truly exhilarating adventure. Wondering where to start? Some of our absolute favorite winter hiking destinations in Ohio include Hueston Woods State Park, Wingfoot Lake State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Malabar Farm State Park, Mosquito Lake State Park, and Mohican State Park. For specific trails, we'd recommend Old Man's Cave Loop, Horseshoe Falls Trail, South Chagrin Reservation Trails, the Buckeye Trail, East Cohasset Hiking Trail, Clear Creek Metropark Trails, Bedford Reservation Trails, Towpath Trail, Possum Creek Metropark Trial, and Clifton Gorge Trail. Learn more about these wonderful winter hikes in Ohio.
What are some the best things to do in Ohio in the winter?
If you're planning on spending a winter in Ohio, you're in luck. The Buckeye State goes all out when it comes to exciting winter attractions. For proof of this, look no further than the following destinations: the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights, the Brite Winter Festival, Woodland Lights, Historic Kirtland Nativity Exhibit, PNC Festival of Lights, Winter Sports Center at Kendall Lake, Clifton Mill, Snow Trails Winter Resort in Mansfield, and Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Lights on the Hill in Hamilton.
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
