Location: Cleveland
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What to do and see in Cleveland, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the state's second most-populous county. Located along Lake Erie, the city proper has a population of 388,072, making Cleveland the 51st largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio after Columbus. Greater Cleveland ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and ranks 15th in the United States.
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1. Caesars Head State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By Krista R - Halifax, Canada
There are a lot of really pretty trails here. We did one that ended up being quite difficult (Raven cliff falls loop), and challenged is a lot more than we were expecting. On the way out we encountered a warning sign that the trail is very difficult and to bring extra food and water because it will add 4-6 hours to your hike. However there was no such warning going in from the other direction. So we weren't expecting the ruggedness we encountered. It was still a great hike though! I just wasn't mentally prepared for such a challenge that day.
2. Jones Gap State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By EOMoby - South fork TX
We visited this place on a recent tour of SC State Parks. It's not too far off of US 25 or SC 11. It's very scenic. It appears to be a newer Park or has Ben refurbished recently. The Park office must have limited hours. Make sure that you have plenty of gasoline when you go as the nearest service stations are in Cleveland SC.
3. Wildcat Wayside Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By kabeck3 - Travelers Rest, South Carolina
This is the first of 2 waterfalls at The Greenville Wayside Park. You can take a short 15-20 minute hike/loop and see another taller waterfall at the top. Don't drive too fast, you might miss the sign, parking is limited to just pulling over along the road. It's worth the stop if you want to see a beautiful waterfall and not have to walk very far. Children are often swimming in the shallow water at the bottom of the falls, it has a sandy area. Be sure to stay on the trail.
4. DuPont State Recreational Forest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 605 reviews
This forest covers more than 10,000 acres from Hendersonville to Brevard, North Carolina.
Reviewed By LeslieinTN - Johnson City, Tennessee
My teens and I were doing a "waterfall expedition" for spring break and visited eleven waterfalls in almost a 24 hour period. After going through Brevard, Cashiers, and Highlands doing the waterfall byway route, we came back home and made a trip through DuPont State Forest to pick up our last two - Hooker Falls and Triple Falls. We really wanted to include High Falls and Bridal Veil but the day was waning and we were hungry and needing to head home.
For Hooker Falls and Triple Falls, park at the Hooker Falls lot on Staton Road. We were able to park in the upper (closer) parking lot. When you start toward the kiosk, the trail going to the right heads toward Hooker Falls. You will be walking parallel to the river. We didn't see any signage for this and even had a couple of people ask. There are wood steps going down to the falls to get closer. About halfway along the trail there are two portable toilets to the side (actually clean and not stinky when we visited). The falls is at the site of a former grist mill, where Little River drops of a 13 foot ledge into Cascade Lake. It's an easy quarter mile hike.
For Triple Falls, the parking location is the same. You will go straight across the footbridge from the entrance by the park info kiosk. The trail starts out easy and flat but then ascends 1000 feet up on a slightly steep gravel trail. A couple of us had to stop a time or two along the way to catch our breath. There are rocks to sit on on this steep section but no benches. Once you get to the top, there are several wood steps down to the three distinct cascades. It's a 1.2 mile round trip and is clearly marked. From here you can advance to High Falls (and then on to Bridal Veil Falls) or drive and park at the High Falls parking area by the visitor center.
For all of our water visits these two falls definitely had the most people of the other nine falls we visited on our trip. It was a Friday afternoon and it appeared that others were on spring break as well. It was not overly crowded though. Unfortunately, the visitor center was closed.
Remember that in parks like this you often do not have reception and cannot rely on your phone GPS to get you places. We had printed directions and were also able to use our car GPS. I mention this because I learned this the hard way years ago out west and had a lady ask directions when were about to leave DuPont.
5. Table Rock State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
State Park featuring trails and the significant Cherokee landmark, Table Rock Mountain.
Reviewed By onemichael - Greenville, South Carolina
We have been here several times and always more to see, Great trails from easy to difficult. short to many miles long. It attaches to the Foothills trail. Swimming lake and much more.Hike to the top of Pinnacle Mountain, just have a picnic, rent the Pavilion, camping, and more. A great place among the mountains and starts. A great place to visit in this area. Enjoy the outdoor.
6. Symmes Chapel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By NeverUnpacked - Westfield, Indiana
This wasn't on my radar until some locals gave me a tip. Nice, quiet spot with a wonderful view overlooking the valley. I just took the time to relax and enjoy the scene.
7. Fred W. Symmes Chapel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda S - Mobile, Alabama, United States
This glorious, amazing place is worth a special trip all its own. You have never seen anything quite like it no matter where you have traveled. The view of God's glory shines out before you from every point of this beautiful chapel. I could have lingered there all day; it is truly breathtaking. I stand in Awe!!
8. Falls Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By onemichael - Greenville, South Carolina
This is a challenging 1.4-1.7 mile hike to the falls each way. You can continue past the falls for 4.7 miles to Jones Gap but it will be difficult. I am in my 60's and a bit overweight but was able to do this pretty easily. It was a challenge but well worth it. Bring you camera, water to drink, snacks or lunch. Tripod is a good thing too. We followed the purple trail markers which are pretty easy to follow but parts of the trail are washed out so be careful.
This 125 foot waterfall is often overlooked. It is only 1.7 miles to the falls, but the trail ascents approximately 600 feet during this strenuous hike. But the view is worth the effort as this waterfall has a great deal of large flat ledges that makes this one of the finest waterfalls in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.
GPS Waypoints Lat: 35.1397 Lon: -82.5378
Directions:
1. NORTH on US 276 from Greenville, past SC 11 junction
2. RIGHT on River Falls Road, go 4 miles( turn at the F-Mart)
3. RIGHT on Duckworth Road, travel half a mile
4. RIGHT on Falls Creek Falls Road
5. Go past the Palmetto Bible Camp entrance, you will see the trail head and you can park.
6. Follow the trail, crossing several creeks and a steep descent to the falls. You can hike up the other side to the top of the falls but it is well behind the drop so you really cannot see over. That is a very steep assent and about 15-20 minutes climb up. From there you can go back down to the falls or continue to Jones Gap on the Orange trail. Expect a challenge but if in decent shape the short hike can be done. The longer one is up to you. Yu will need two cars for that, one at each end. Enjoy the amazing view and falls!!! You might get wet!!!
9. The Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Liz K - Greenville, South Carolina
I agree with other reviews. There are numerous wines by the glass as well as flights, bottles & beers. I spoke to the owner who is very friendly & knowledgeable. His credentials which are mentioned in another review are impressive. Great addition to Travelers Rest.
10. Bald Rock Heritage Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Nicki K - Atlanta, Georgia
After visiting Bell Mountain https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g35007-d11750479-r498388149-Bell_Mountain-Hiawassee_Georgia.html last week, I would say that Bald Rock Heritage Preserve is the cousin of it. Graffiti mountain, I call it. Although I am not sure that graffiti is welcome on Bald Rock like it is on Bell Mountain. I saw a lot of profanity on Bald Rock. Nevertheless, I think it's an easy overlook. There is really no hike though. Unless you want to get your fitness on, you could hike down below and and walk a bit and come back up, otherwise, not much going on. You do get a gorgeous view of Table Rock.
There is parking. However, no big signs or anything. I almost passed it. You will see a small wooden bridge leading you there.
For what it is, it is worth a stop.
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