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Mavis Winkle's Irish Pub
Twinsburg, OH
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Mavis Winkle's Irish Pub

A neighborhood Irish pub since 2001 serving scratch-made comfort food. Family friendly with a children's menu, a patio, Thursday trivia and a daily Happy Hour. Try the fish and chips and the pierogies.

8870 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Mon-Tue 11:30 AM-8 PM, Wed-Thu 11:30 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sun 12-8 PM
Mavis Public House
Solon, OH
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Mavis Public House

An Uptown Solon family stop with a kids menu, kids eat free on Mondays with an entree (dine-in), and a dog-friendly patio with a firepit. Tuesday trivia at 7 PM and Happy Hour daily 3-6 PM.

6025 Kruse Dr Suite 148, Solon, OH 44139
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-8 PM
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1 South High Street, Akron, OH

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Featured Partner: Akron Art Museum

Looking for a family outing that sparks imagination? Meet our newest Featured Partner, the Akron Art Museum, right in the heart of downtown Akron at 1 South High Street.

Here is the best news for moms: children 17 and under are always FREE, and gallery admission is free for everyone every Thursday from 12 to 9 pm. The galleries, garden and gift shop are open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).

The museum is a wonderful fit for families of every kind. It is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified, with sensory bags, quiet areas and a private nursing room. Parking is easy too, with a deck across the street and a lot behind the museum.

There is always something happening for kids. Coming up this month: a Free Family Day: Indigenous Voices on Sunday, November 8 from 12 to 3 pm, Mess Makers: Green Day on Wednesday, November 11, and After School Studio: Needle Felting Mice on Thursday, November 19. Current exhibitions include Idea Machine by CHIAOZZA and The Surrealist Impulse.

Watch our group's Events tab for the museum's latest happenings, and plan your visit at AkronArtMuseum.org. Follow along at @akronartmuseum on Instagram, X, Threads and TikTok, and on Facebook.

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5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A 1990s video-store-themed neighborhood restaurant and bar in Broadview Heights — artisanal small plates, flatbreads, organic chicken tenders, fine wines and a fun, nostalgic atmosphere.

5 Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga County
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Hand-picked places Northeast Ohio families love.

Cascade Valley Metro Park South · Oxbow Trail

Cascade Valley Metro Park South · Oxbow Trail

Dramatic river valley overlooks along the Cuyahoga River, timber staircase hike down the gorge, Oxbow Trail picnic area, and peaceful riverside bench views.

Akron
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Firestone Metro Park

Firestone Metro Park

Tuscarawas River wetlands, Little Turtle Pond, mature woods, paved walking trails, and scenic nature paths perfect for strollers and young kids.

Akron
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Bridal Veil Falls - Bedford Reservation

Bridal Veil Falls - Bedford Reservation

A scenic wooden boardwalk and cascading waterfall over shale shelves in Bedford Reservation gorge. A beloved family stop in every season.

Bedford
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South Chagrin Reservation

South Chagrin Reservation

Chagrin River waterfall shelves and wading cascades, historic Henry Church Rock carvings, stone arch bridge, scenic timber cliff stairs, and shaded forest river trail.

Bentleyville
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Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Reservation

Historic stone arch bridges, Chippewa Creek, scenic picnic pavilions, paved all-purpose trails, and wooded gorge paths with blooming wildflowers and nature bridges.

Brecksville
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Chagrin Falls Waterfall

Chagrin Falls Waterfall

Iconic downtown waterfall spilling over wide stone terraces on the Chagrin River, featuring boardwalk viewing platforms, scenic stone spillways, and riverside walking paths.

Chagrin Falls
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Gorge Metro Park

Gorge Metro Park

Magnificent cascading dam waterfall roaring into Cuyahoga River gorge, dramatic sandstone cliffs and rock shelters, observation fishing pier, and shaded family trails.

Cuyahoga Falls
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Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Dramatic Sharon Conglomerate sandstone cliffs, mossy crevices, boardwalk paths through deep ravines, scenic waterfalls, and family rock scrambling adventures.

Garrettsville
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Rocky River Reservation

Rocky River Reservation

Historic multi-arch concrete and stone bridges, scenic cascades and waterfalls, massive sandstone rock overhangs, mature hardwood forests, and paved trails along the Rocky River.

North Olmsted
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Blue Hen Falls

Blue Hen Falls

A beloved 15-foot cascade over sandstone into Spring Creek gorge, accessible via the scenic trail with wooden footbridges and stone ledges in Peninsula, Summit County, Ohio.

Peninsula
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Brandywine Falls · Sagamore Hills

Brandywine Falls · Sagamore Hills

Spectacular 65-foot bridal veil waterfall roaring over Berea sandstone and Bedford shale into Brandywine Gorge, boardwalk overlook, footbridge, and scenic winter ice falls.

Sagamore Hills
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Mill Stream Run Reservation

Mill Stream Run Reservation

Historic stone mill dam waterfall with driftwood, East Branch Rocky River sandbar, scenic overlook bench, blooming forget-me-nots, and lush river valley trails.

Strongsville
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Solon Community Park Playground

Solon Community Park Playground

Sebastian's Playground — modern inclusive playground with splash pad, shaded benches and picnic tables.

Solon4.9
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Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop

Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop

Iconic historic village treat stop — fresh artisan popcorn, ice cream and candy overlooking the Chagrin River falls.

Chagrin Falls4.9
Ice creamWalkableHistoric
The Standard

The Standard

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A standout neighborhood restaurant on East 185th Street in Cleveland offering high-quality seasonal dishes, hand-selected ingredients, and a warm, inviting dining experience.

Cleveland5
E 185th StSeasonal DiningChef-Crafted
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

3,000+ animals across 183 acres — Asian Highlands, African Savanna and The Rainforest.

Cleveland4.8
WildlifeParkingBathrooms
Headlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park

Ohio's longest natural sand beach on Lake Erie — swimming, picnics and lighthouse trail views.

Mentor4.8
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56 Kitchen

56 Kitchen

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! Double Smash Burger is absolutely outstanding with gluten-free buns available, delicious pierogis, and flourless chocolate cake like fudge brownies.

Mayfield Heights5
Gluten-free optionsKids menuHigh chairs
DANSPOT

DANSPOT

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A hidden gem in Walton Hills specializing in house-made soups, scratch sauces, Italian-inspired comfort food, chicken piccata, and chef-crafted perfection.

Walton Hills5
Walton HillsItalian ComfortHouse Made Soups
REWIND

REWIND

5-Star Recommended by Carey Ann George! A 1990s video-store-themed neighborhood restaurant and bar in Broadview Heights — artisanal small plates, flatbreads, organic chicken tenders, fine wines and a fun, nostalgic atmosphere.

Broadview Heights5
Broadview Heights1990s ThemeSmall Plates

Cleveland Botanical Garden

10 acres of breathtaking outdoor gardens plus the glasshouse biomes with tropical rainforest, desert plants and live free-flying butterflies in University Circle.

Cleveland4.8
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Cuyahoga County Public Library — Solon Branch

Cuyahoga County Public Library — Solon Branch

Vibrant children's play & discovery room, interactive storytimes, dedicated play spaces with train tables, sensory stations and reading nooks.

Solon4.9
Free StorytimeKids Play AreaSensory Toys

Cleveland Museum of Art

Always FREE general admission! World-class art collections with ArtLens Gallery interactive tech wall that kids and toddlers can touch and move with.

Cleveland4.9
FREE AdmissionArtLens GalleryUniversity Circle

The Holden Arboretum

3,500 acres of pure wonder: canopy walk 65 feet high among the trees, Kalberer emergent tower with Lake Erie views, natural play areas and woodland trails.

Kirtland4.9
Canopy WalkEmergent Tower3500 Acres

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Newly transformed with state-of-the-art dinosaur halls, planetarium, live native animal courtyards, and hands-on discovery rooms.

Cleveland4.8
DinosaursPlanetariumLive Animals

The Children's Museum of Cleveland

Premier indoor play destination in MidTown featuring Adventure City, Wonder Lab water table, Arts & Parts studio, and Meadow infant/toddler space in a restored mansion.

Cleveland4.9
Adventure CityWonder LabToddler Meadow
Strongsville Comfort Spa
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area - Bedford Reservation

Hemlock Creek Picnic Area features shallow creek exploration, a footbridge over cascading water, scenic rock shelves, picnic pavilions, and direct trail access along Tinker's Creek.

Bedford
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Viaduct Park & Great Falls of Tinker's Creek

Viaduct Park & Great Falls of Tinker's Creek

A magnificent cascading waterfall, 1860s stone arch railroad viaduct, stone ruins of early mills, historic stone tunnel, and family trail.

Bedford
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Big Creek Reservation

Big Creek Reservation

Shale cliffs, shallow creek bed exploration with smooth skipping stones, paved tree-lined trails, and scenic benches overlooking Big Creek in Cleveland Metroparks near Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights and Strongsville.

Parma
shale cliffscreek explorationskipping stones
Cascade Park

Cascade Park

Spectacular Black River twin waterfalls (East Falls and West Falls), massive sandstone rock shelves, towering suspension bridge, and stone staircases through the gorge.

Elyria
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David Fortier River Park

David Fortier River Park

Charming covered bridge, wide river dam waterfalls, cascading stone ledges along the Rocky River, footbridges, and shaded riverside walking paths.

North Olmsted
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South Chagrin Reservation · Quarry Rock Picnic Area

South Chagrin Reservation · Quarry Rock Picnic Area

Wide cascading river waterfalls spilling over flat stone shelves into shallow emerald pools on the Chagrin River, surrounded by mature hardwoods and picnic grounds.

Bentleyville
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Greenwood Village Waterfall

Greenwood Village Waterfall

Tucked away hidden gem in Sagamore Hills featuring a cascading woodland waterfall over rock ledges, scenic lake, wooden footbridge over ravine, and peaceful shaded nature path.

Sagamore Hills
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