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Cuyahoga Falls

2310 Second Street · Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Why you should go…

Cuyahoga Falls is a city in Summit County, Ohio, founded in 1812 along the Cuyahoga River. The city's Parks and Recreation Department maintains dozens of neighborhood parks and publishes visitor guides and brochures covering local activities. The city sits next to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Gorge Metro Park, and is close to Blossom Music Center, the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cuyahoga Falls, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Akron/Summit County

    Free

    Akron and Summit County, Ohio's official destination marketing organization and visitor information office.

    4.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Downtown Akron Partnership

    Free

    Downtown Akron's promotion and management organization, a hub for visitor maps and ambassador help.

    4.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Akron Zoo

    Under $25

    A midsize zoo in downtown Akron with tigers, Komodo dragons, and a popular Grizzly Ridge exhibit.

    5.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Portage County, OH

    Free

    A Northeast Ohio county between Cleveland and Akron, home to Kent State University and the Cuyahoga River's headwaters.

    6.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Cuyahoga Valley National Park

    Free

    Ohio's only national park: 65-foot Brandywine Falls, the Towpath Trail, and 33,000 acres of woods and wetlands between Cleveland and Akron.

    9.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Sir Troy's Toy Kingdom

    Free

    Independently owned Ohio toy superstore stocking LEGO, Playmobil, Breyer and more, plus an in-store candy shop.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping