Northeast Ohio is made up of four major cities: Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Youngstown. Whether you are a resident or visitor, you will never find a lack of fun things to do in northeast Ohio. Learning about the history of rock and roll, cooling off at a water park, visiting the zoo and tasting local wines are just a few attractions the area has to offer.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is dedicated to teaching the public the history and social significance of rock and roll. According to the museum's website, it spans 150,000 square feet with seven floors and five theatres for film. It has a number of permanent and temporary exhibits featuring iconic rock and roll artifacts. The museum has special collections of renowned musicians such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 4114
216-781-7625
rockhall.com
Located outside of Akron, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom is a fun attraction to visit during the hot summer months. It offers six water attractions, including a wave pool, water slides and splash pool. Food and beverages are available on the property. Visitors can buy a daily pass or a complete season pass for the whole summer. The water park also offers swimming lessons for children as well as a junior lifeguard program.
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom
1100 Squires Road
Aurora, OH 44202
330-562-8303
wildewaterfun.com
The Akron Zoo spans nearly 50 acres and features more than 700 animals from around the world. Some of the animals visitors can expect to see include the American bald eagle, the African lion, the Chilean flamingo and the Galapagos tortoise. According to the zoo's website, most visitors spend on average of 2 to 4 four hours at the zoo. The zoo also offers special behind-the-scenes tours, like spending the day with a zookeeper or joining a trainer for a day as they work with some of the animals.
Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave.
Akron, OH 44307
330-375-2550
akronzoo.org
Taste Ohio's wines at the Troutman Vineyards, located outside of Canton. The winery grows four different grape varietals--Vidal Blanc, Lemberger, Cabernet Franc and Traminette--and produces a number of white and red wines. Private tours and tastings are available. The winery also holds live music every month in addition to various events and festivals throughout the year. Check the Troutman Vineyard's website for a current list of events.
Troutman Vineyards
4243 Columbus Road
Wooster, OH 44691
330-263-4345
troutmanvineyards.com
