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Explore the Greater Cleveland & Akron Areas of Ohio!
As a raccoon, I don't "get out" much, but the guests of Maple Lakes Recreational Park tell me that the RV park and campground is ideally located for discovering the recreation and entertainment of the greater Akron and Cleveland, Ohio area.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is 364 acres of family fun on Lake Erie and houses a world-record 17 roller coasters and 75 rides. Enjoy two water parks, a mile-long stretch of white sand beach, go karts, miniature golf and much more!
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom
Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom in Aurora, Ohio offers plenty of chances to get wet and have fun. Play water basketball, enjoy the "sprayground" and wave pool, spiral down a 60-foot-tall, 253-foot-long funnel, take a leisurely float along a 1,100-foot river, and ride the thrilling water slides & tubes!
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Akron, Ohio
Akron, Ohio is just 20 miles away from Maple Lakes and is home to a wide variety of sights, activities and entertainment, including:
Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo will put you nose to nose, beak and snout of over 700 animals which include endangered Sumatran tigers, Malayan sun bears, snow leopards, Humboldt penguins, jaguars, lemurs, Chinese alligators and many more! As an accredited conservation zoo - given to only one in ten zoos nationwide - the Akron Zoo participates in breeding programs to preserve endangered species.
Akron Art Museum
The Akron Art Museum - whether you schedule a tour or just stroll through on your own, you'll enjoy 20,00 square feet of gallery space dedicated to the variety of art in its collection that dates from 1850 to the present day. A variety of rotating exhibits appear in the museum throughout the year.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
The National Inventors Hall of Fame pays tribute to the women and men who have made great technological advances and contributed to human, social and economic progress at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum and the United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum.
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Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio is just 30 miles away from Maple Lakes and is northeast Ohio's cultural, sports, entertainment, historical and shopping center, offering:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located on the Lake Erie shore in Cleveland and is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of the most popular and most influential rock and roll performers and producers and other industry figures.
House of Blues - Cleveland
The House of Blues in Cleveland is a premier, club-style entertainment venue that features a wide variety of performers and a unique Sunday Gospel Brunch.
Great Lakes Science Center
The Great Lakes Science Center is a an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. Get "hands on" with science at over 400 exhibits and marvel at the spectacular IMAX film offerings.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is divided into several themed areas, including: The African Savanna take you on "safari" through grassy plains of the African Savanna where lions, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, a variety of African birds, black rhinos, colobus monkeys, warthogs, tapirs and hippos reside. The Australian Adventure offers views of free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies, plus Merino sheep, goats, and other farm animals. The Northern Trek is home to cold climate bears, Siberian tigers, reindeer, Thorold's deer, Bactrian camels, harbor seals, sea lions, beavers and gray wolves. The Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building features gorillas, chimpanzees, lemurs, Aldabra tortoises, cheetahs, rare snow leopards, Madagascan fossas, sharks, piranhas, giant Pacific octopus and living coral. The RainForest holds a virtual rain forest with a waterfall and more than 6,000 jungle plants and over 600 animals from Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Cleveland Professional & College Sports
Cleveland is all about athletics and offers a variety of sports at both the professional and college level, including:
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in nearby Canton, Ohio invites you to explore the history of the National Football League in the place where it all began in 1920 with the American Professional Football Association. The legacy of professional football is highlighted by the exhibits of the hall of fame inductees.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is a regional cultural and intellectual resource dedicated to keeping northeast Ohio a major center of education and art. One of the top art museums in the nation, they lead the region in the collection, preservation and presentation of quality exhibitions.
NASA - Glenn Research Center
The Glenn Research Center is dedicated to advancing the exploration of our solar system and continuing its global leadership in aeronautics. The Visitor Center is home to an auditorium, gift shop and six galleries covering 6,000 square feet with interactive exhibits, a flight simulator, video presentations and much more.
Lolly the Trolley Tours of Cleveland
Lolly the Trolley offer tours of Cleveland aboard unique trolley-styled vans. Go shopping in Tower CityCenter, the West Side Market, Ohio City, Little Italy or Larchmere. University Circle visits include the Peter B. Lewis Building at CWRU, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Museum of Natural History with the Shafran Planetarium, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens and the Health Education Museum / Healthspace. Venture out to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
And There's Much MORE...
just ask the staff at Maple Lakes!
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