Top Things to do in Lake County
Top Hotels in Lake County
- 1. Hampton Inn Madison
- 2. Best Western Plus Mentor-Cleveland Northeast
- 3. Red Roof Inn Cleveland - Mentor/ Willoughby
- 4. Comfort Inn
- 5. Wingate by Wyndham Mentor OH
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland-Mentor
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Painesville - Concord
- 9. Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub
- 10. Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Mentor
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lake County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lake County, United States including North Chagrin Reservation, Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Chapin Forest Reservation, Canopy Walk & Emergent Tower, Mentor Civic Amphitheater, James A. Garfield National Historic Site, Penitentiary Glen Wildlife Center, The Holden Arboretum, Kirtland Temple, Historic Kirtland.
Restaurants in Lake County
1. North Chagrin Reservation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Z5329UVgregm - Cleveland, United States
This is an exceptional metro park, easily accessible with a beautiful paved all purpose trail, bridle trails and off pavement hiking trails for all ability levels. The historic squires castle is a must see and a wonderful setting for a picnic. An extremely well maintained and clean park, enjoy.
2. Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Bobo185 - Chardon, United States
I went to Penitentiary Glenn Reservation in Mid-November for a good walk. This is one of my favorite parks and I used to volunteer here. There are many well maintained trails here, but I had never hiked the entire Rabbit Run Loop Trail…what a great hike. This trail is mostly unimproved, has two creek crossings, and takes you into nooks and crannies of the park the other trails miss. Good footwear is a must. My walk was just at 3 miles from the parking lot with a fair amount of up and down. Highly recommend.
3. Chapin Forest Reservation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Bobo185 - Chardon, United States
I went to Chapin Forest Reservation on Friday October 31st and Monday November 2nd with the goal of hiking all the trails. It had been many years since I had been here, and I forgot how unique the various rocks and geological formations were. This is a large park with over 6 miles of trails…more if you count the connectors… and two entrances. The main entrance to the park is off rt 306 and there is another entrance off Hobart Road. This park had quite a few people in it, but I was able to have alone time walking the trails too. Most of the trails are crushed stone but most all have some up and down. There are a few trails such as the Lucky Stone Trail that have sections that are more rugged, and I was glad I had on my hiking boots as it had been raining all morning. On Friday I started at the first parking area on the 306 entrance and stitched together the Sone cutters, Quarry, Turkey, and Lucky Stone loop trails for a hike of just under 4 miles. The only place I had to backtrack was the Turkey Trail as it connects the Quarry and Lucky Stone Trails together. The Stone Cutters trail is short, leading to a creek where you can see evidence of the stone blocks being cut out of the stream bed. The Quarry Trail has great views going all the way out to Lake Erie and the Fall color was excellent. The lucky Stone Trail takes you through some cool geological formations. Nice hike. On Monday I parked at the Hobart Road entrance and made a hike out of the Beach Woods, Whispering Pines, and Arbor Lane trails of just over 2 miles. This is a nice walk with only moderate up and downs. Most of the paths here are also crushed gravel but the short Whispering Pines trail is unimproved and there were quite a few trees over the path. A windstorm over the weekend may have contributed and it also took away most of the fall leaves too. I prefer the section off route 306.
4. Canopy Walk & Emergent Tower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By LisaMarieOhio - Parma, United States
The Emergent Tower is fabulous, definitely worth climbing up the winding stairs to get a view above the tree line. The Canopy Walk was ok, a bit shorter then I expected but fun and relaxing.
5. Mentor Civic Amphitheater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Mentor Civic Amphitheater hosts a variety of free performances including rock concerts, operas, classical performances, theater and more. The facility has a capacity of 7,500. Lawn seating.
Reviewed By blake1112 - Mentor, United States
If you like outdoor venues and great music, this is a must visit! This is an evening for couples, friends, and even the whole family. The lineups from the last couple of summers have left everyone excited for next season. The tribute bands are top notch and they are so good that you will think you're listening to the real thing! These bands come from all across the country, and they will keep you rockin (from Bob Seger, to Prince, to Queen to Paul McCartney) all night long. You will be bummed when the show is over! And the acoustics are amazing in this new amphitheater. There's plenty of seating on the lawn, just bring your chair, then grab some food at one of the food trucks lined up waiting to serve you before the show. Oh and did I mention, the concerts are free? They're free! So it back and enjoy the show.
6. James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 361 reviews
The site is made up of a visitors' center, as well as the 20-room farmhouse Garfield lived in with his wife and five children.
Reviewed By ELO_Ohio - Shelby, United States
What a nice surprise this historic site turned out to be! The Garfield National Historic Site offered one of the more informative and entertaining tours I’ve been on in quite some time. The staff here really love their jobs and take great pride in interacting with visitors. Nice museum and film. Grounds well kept. Of course the focal point of the historic site is the Garfield house - an impressive structure that houses tons of authentic artifacts to the Garfield family, including the first presidential library. Kids were free; adults $10. Well worth it. If you are in the area, don’t miss this NHS dedicated to a man whom - had he lived - might have been one of America’s greatest presidents.
7. Penitentiary Glen Wildlife Center
8. The Holden Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
The Holden Arboretum is 3,500 acres of the most beautiful gardens and natural areas in Northeast Ohio, including the Holden Wildflower Garden, featuring Ohio native plants; the Holden Butterfly Garden, which attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; the 20-acre Layer Rhododendron Garden and the 4.5 acre Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden; and collections of lilacs, viburnums, crabapples and conifers. Admission to the Arboretum includes the Murch Canopy Walk and the Kalberer Emergent Tower, which are open from April 1 through Nov. 1. Guided walking tours of the grounds are available from April through May, and tram tours are available May through October. Winter activities include snowshoe hikes in January and February, weather permitting.
Reviewed By kimsX7442XV - Cuyahoga Falls, United States
Nice area to walk around with all the trees, plants and ponds. Decorated very nice for Halloween. The canopy walk was nice and the Emergent tower had breathtaking views of the area and you can see Lake Erie. With COVID you do need to purchase your tickets online. The canopy walk and tower only allow a certain number of people on them at one time.
9. Kirtland Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Kirtland Temple and Museum:This is one of the most historic buildings in Ohio and an amazing example of pre-Civil War carpentry.
10. Historic Kirtland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Historic Site and Visitors Center with historic village from the 1830's featuring a sawmill, ashery, country store and historic home sites.
Reviewed By SherriOhio - Northfield, United States
I went during the Christmas season to see the Nativities from around the world. They were interesting and there were lots of them. This is free to view and worth the stop if you are in the area. I am told that they have different ones each year. In the lobby they have a large nativity. I have been there two separate years and it has been hand made and nicely done. They also have some lights outside. It is not very large so it would take you about a half hour to an hour to look around. It depends on how long you view the nativities.
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