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Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Cuyahoga Valley, Ohio, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Rugged Trails and Rapid Rails

5 stops · about 7 hr 15 min of stops · ~$52 per person

An action-packed day of hiking and biking through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, starting with a classic breakfast in Peninsula, exploring rugged cliffs and rushing waterfalls, and ending with local tavern fare.

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    Peninsula Coffee House and Market

    1653 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA
    Peninsula Coffee House and Market, Cuyahoga Valley

    Grab a fresh-brewed coffee and a hearty breakfast sandwich in this historic bank building before your big hike.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$12 per person · Directions
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    Ledges Overlook

    405 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA
    Ledges Overlook, Cuyahoga Valley

    Hike the moderate 2-mile loop trail to scramble past ancient towering sandstone cliffs, mossy crevices, and the gorgeous Ledges Overlook.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · Free · Directions
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    Fishers

    1607 Main Street St, OH-303, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA
    Fishers, Cuyahoga Valley

    Refuel with local favorite burgers, wraps, or flatbreads at this beloved, family-run park institution.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Brandywine Falls Trailhead

    Northfield, OH 44067, USA
    Brandywine Falls Trailhead, Cuyahoga Valley

    Take the boardwalk down to view the magnificent 60-foot waterfall, then tackle the 1.5-mile gorge loop for a rugged forest workout.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Winking Lizard Peninsula

    1615 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA
    Winking Lizard Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley

    Celebrate an active day with award-winning wings and a huge selection of craft beers on the patio right off the Towpath Trail.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$22 per person · Directions

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