Are you searching for outdoor activities to do with your family? You are in luck because Northeast Ohio has many fun outdoor adventures that are perfect for all ages. Whether you are looking for a place to relax or seeking a thrilling experience there is no shortage of unique outdoor activities in Northeast Ohio.
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Top Outdoor Activities
Ready, set, adventure! Take in the sound of the rushing water as you explore a breathtaking waterfall or enjoy a roaring fire at the perfect camp site. Snap a photo at the world’s shortest covered bridge or head out to play and enjoy a new park or playground. These are just a few of the outdoor adventures waiting for you and your family in Northeast Ohio!
Top Outdoor Events
Festivals, Fairs, Concerts and more! With events like the Norton Cider Festival and Fireworks, a whole season of county fair fun from June through October, movies under the stars, and free outdoor concerts (with everything from blues to tribute bands), you’re sure to find a wide variety of outdoor events to please everyone in the family!
Animals & Outdoor Nature Activities
If your family loves animals and fun in nature, Northeast Ohio has you covered! Get up close and personal while you feed exotic animals, drive through a safari, or head out on a guided horse trail ride through the woods. Stop, smell and enjoy the roses and a variety of other blooms at one of the many botanical gardens in the area, take a hike, or spend a day a the beach just soaking in the sun. The options are almost endless!
Summer Outdoor Activities
From amusement parks to zip lining, summer fun in Northeast Ohio has something for every thrill seeker and toddler alike! Pick your own and enjoy summer berries, cool off at a free splash pad, stroll through a blooming field of lavender, enjoy beautiful scenery while you paddle down the river, or scream your way down as many roller coasters you’d like. These activities and more are waiting for you this summer!
Fall Outdoor Activities
There’s nothing quite like the beauty and fun that happens during fall in Northeast Ohio. Amazing fall colors are the background for bright yellow sunflower fields, miles of pick our own apples and corn mazes, and pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Be sure to check out and plan to attend some of the 50+ incredible fall festivals with themed contests, delicious foods, fireworks and so much more.
Winter Outdoor Activities
Family Fun doesn’t end when the temperature drops in Northeast Ohio! Enjoy fresh air and experience the thrill of hand-feeding wild birds out of the palm of your hands, ski, sled or tube your way down a hill or two, take the kids ice skating at a special seasonal rink, and more!
Spring Outdoor Activities
Spring rain showers won’t stop us – grab your rain boots and umbrella and get outside to enjoy the longer and warmer days. See the beautiful spring blooms, pet baby animals and see some stunning waterfalls (they are often flowing really well in the spring due to the winter thaw and extra rain). Make it a season to remember!
