Cuyahoga Valley National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Ohio, United States
About Cuyahoga Valley National Park
It is the only national park in Ohio. According to the US National Park Service, the Cuyahoga Valley is the 5th most frequently visited park (3,217,935 recreational visits in 2002) in the National Park System. Though it is a short distance from urban environments, the park is worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "Crooked River"-was named by Mohawk (Native American tribe)—gives way to rolling floodplain, steep valley walls and ravines, and lush upland forests. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a refuge for flora and fauna, and provides both recreation and solitude forNortheast Ohio's residents and visitors. The park has a rich cultural legacy as well. Exhibiting a historical view of the heart of the industrial revolution, visitor centers provide background on the remains of the Ohio & Erie
Top Attractions in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park:
- ★Blossom Music Center
- ★Brandywine Falls Carriage and Sleigh Rides
- ★Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead
- ★CanalWay Center
- ★Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
- ★Deep Lock Quarry
- ★Downtown Massillon
- ★Frazee House
Where to Stay in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- 🏨Portage Lakes State Park
- 🏨Shady Oaks Farm Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Stanford House Primitive Campsites
- 🏨West Branch State Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: