Cuyahoga Valley National Park


Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.

Plane Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Regional Airport offer many daily flights to the area. Car rentals are available at both airports. Bus & Train Bus stations are located in downtown Cleveland and Akron. The Amtrak station is in downtown Cleveland. Car The park is easily accessible by car from all directions. A good place to start your visit is at Boston Mill Visitor Center located at 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. (41° 15'45.3" N) (81° 33'37.3" W).

  • Arts and Culture
  • Craft Demonstrations
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Live Music
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Living History
  • Reenactments
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Downhill Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Architecture and Building
  • Arts
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Farming and Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Mills
  • Music
  • Native American Heritage
  • Transportation
  • Canals
  • Trains and Railroads
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Deciduous Forests
  • Lakes
  • River and Riparian
  • Trails
  • Watersheds
  • Waterfalls
  • Wetlands

Kayakers on the Cuyahoga River

People in bright orange kayaks paddle around a bend in a river, past green trees and a rocky shore.

A group of kayaks passing a rocky beach on the Cuyahoga River in summer.

The Ledges Overlook in Fall

Two people stand at the edge of a gray rock cliff; in the distance, sunset and trees in fall colors.

Visitors taking in the view at the Ledges Overlook in fall.

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

A yellow-and-red engine with number 6777 leads a passenger train along tracks through green trees.

CVSR Engine 6777 motors down the tracks.

Brandywine Falls Viewed from the Upper Boardwalk

Viewed from above, people stand on a platform near frothy white water falling over a rocky ledge.

Brandywine Falls viewed from the upper boardwalk.

Lock 38 and Canal Exploration Center

Visitors line the concrete edge of a canal lock filled with water, in front of a white building.

Visitors watch a lock demonstration at Canal Exploration Center.