Top Things to do in Ohio
Top Hotels in Ohio
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
- 2. Hilton Cleveland Downtown
- 3. Graduate Columbus
- 4. The Westin Cincinnati
- 5. Berlin Grande Hotel
- 6. Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
- 7. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
- 8. Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
- 9. Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
What to do and see in Ohio, United States: The Best Waterfalls
If you are looking for an active place to stay with world-class attractions, Ohio’s major cities can satisfy any vacation desire. Each offers its own distinct flavor of fun, from professional sports – Bengals (Cincinnati), Cavaliers (Cleveland) and Indians (Cleveland again) – to museums, outdoor activities and more. One of the most famous is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. If football is your thing, don’t miss the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. For the science-minded, visit the meat eaters at the Carnivore Conservation Center in the Wilds near Cambridge, dedicated to the breeding and scientific study of endangered mid-sized carnivores. Kids will also love Planet Snoopy in Sandusky or the Columbus Zoo’s Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and Jack’s Landing rides.
Restaurants in Ohio
1. Great Falls of Tinkers Creek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 859heidij - Seville, United States
I'm a huge waterfall chaser. I have worked about 10 minutes from here for over a decade and had no idea this place existed. I found it today online and went. I could not have been happier! For northern Ohio it was one of the best waterfall areas I've seen locally! Easy walk, short walk from the Viaduct Park Parking area.
2. Brandywine Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By PH-Travel-Lovers - Lewis Center, United States
Beautiful waterfall that is on the awesome bike and hike trail. Waterfalls are a very short walk off the trail. Falls have a parking lot as well. Short walk down to falls viewing area. Not crowded during the week. Bike and Hike trail has a few trail heads that can be seen from Google Maps. Nice paved off street bike path that is great riding for miles. Tip: Great way to see the falls if you have bikes is to park at a bike and hike path trailhead and bike to the falls.
3. Indian Run Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By JGJerry - Springfield, United States
Beautiful walk along the rim of the gorge that includes views of the creek, water falls, and rock cliffs. The falls are beautiful if you can get a good view of them with all the trees. We enjoyed our walk from the parking lot across the bridge at the upper falls along the rim to the cemetery and back. Some really old grave stones in the cemetery dating back to the 1800’s.
4. Chagrin Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By JGJerry - Springfield, United States
We came to Chagrin Falls to see the falls which are spectacular. We visited 7 water falls in the area and this was one of our favorites. It’s worth your time! The town is nice and quaint and has plenty of little stores and restaurants to explore. We really enjoyed our time hear and enjoyed a great lunch at 17 grill that has seating that overlooks the falls.
5. Honey Run Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 277nathani - Ada, United States
Visited specifically the waterfall area on Wednesday, September 9. I arrived around 10 a.m. There were very few other visitors there at this time, which made this a very peaceful setting. The waterfall is a short walk away from the parking lot across the road. It's a very nice waterfall. You can wade in a shallow swimming hole, climb the rock next to the waterfall and even carefully hike up on top of the waterfall. A fun experience. I did not take any of the other trails in the park.
6. Paine Falls Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY5534PS
Paine Falls is one of the many waterfalls that can be found around the Cleveland area. It is a unit in the Lake Metroparks system and is located roughly 30 miles east of Cleveland off Vrooman Road south, exit 205. Follow the signs on the paved but narrow and rolling road to this small but scenic park. The entrance is located on the left immediately after you cross the road bridge. Watch the road and save the rubbernecking until you are safely parked because traffic flies down the narrow Paine Road. The spacious but unpaved lot has designated handicapped parking but only the short level trail to the top viewing area, also unpaved, is accessible. The unsigned trail to the lower viewing deck is not because it has about a hundred dirt and log steps. There are hand rails but for some reason they stop about a dozen steps from the bottom so if you are relying on them you will need to have someone help you down that last section. There is a short, level loop trail from the steps to the wooden viewing deck which you have to step up to, and another short level section of trail (100 yards or so) that runs to a view of the edge of the canyon below the falls (no access beyond that point). I did walk along the road to the bridge and climb down along the falls although there are signs threatening a $250 fine for doing that. The park has concrete picnic tables and pit toilets. If you leave Paine Falls and cross under I-90 on Paine Road you will enter another (and larger) Lake Metropark, Indian Point. Several other park units are also nearby and dining, shopping, and lodging are available in Painesville, Mentor, and other area communities.
7. Hayden Falls Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By JGJerry - Springfield, United States
Hard to believe there are falls inside the 270 loop. We enjoyed viewing Hayden Falls. It’s a small walk from the nature preserve parking lot. Probably not even 1/4 of a mile. The steps down to the board walk is probably the most strenuous part of the walk but if your in decent shape it’s not a big deal. The viewing area was very slippery in February so be careful it’s worth your time to view these falls if your in the Columbus OH area.
8. Mill Creek Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
9. Stanford Trail
10. Ludlow Falls
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 125nataliep
We took a wrong turn and ended up going South on 75. I saw the sign for Ludlow Falls and wanted to find them! The google maps didn’t do a good job of getting us there. If you search the Ludlow Falls Fire Station, the fallsare hidden under the bridge. The falls are beautiful! There are no guardrails or any safety features so be careful with children.
