10 Cleveland Metroparks Vistas Sure to Take Your Breath Away

Edgewater Park’s Cleveland Sign

216-904-9456, Lakeshore Blvd.
Edgewater Park is one of the more accessible parks within the metro area and one of the most popular (duh). Acting as Cleveland’s beach, there are plenty of fun summer activities to imbibe in here, including taking your picture at one of the famous Cleveland city signs.

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Edgewater Park’s Cleveland Sign

216-904-9456, Lakeshore Blvd.
Truly, upper Edgewater Park provides one of the best skyline views of the city, perfect to gaze at anytime of day and night.

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Deer Lick Cave

440-526-1012, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville
To get to this beautiful vista, start your trek on the Deer Lick Cave Trail, located on the Brecksville Reservation on Valley Parkway. The short 100-yard trail will take you straight to the cave, offering a nice cozy spot to cool off in the summer.

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Deer Lick Cave

440-526-1012, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville
Deer Lick Cave got its name from the abundance of white-tailed deer that go there to lick the cave’s walls for salt, not found in their largely plant based diet.

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Fort Hill Stairs

440-734-6660, 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted
The Fort Hill Steps are an icon of Cleveland. Recently refurbished late last year, now is the perfect time to go back and see the new steps.

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Fort Hill Stairs

440-734-6660, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted
Climbing up all of these steps is well worth the effort, as they'll take you to one of the best views in Cleveland. They're located right behind the Rocky River Nature Center.

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Mill Creek Falls

717-881-6473, Mill Creek Trail
Located in Garfield Park Reservation, the Mill Creek Falls is a gorgeous sight to take in. Park in the reservation off Warner Rd. and take a light 1.5 mile hike to the falls.

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Mill Creek Falls

717-881-6473, Mill Creek Trail
The falls are the largest in Cuyahoga County, running 48-feet deep.

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Squire’s Castle

216-635-3200, River Rd., Willoughby Hills
Yes, you can find a castle in one of our Metroparks. Allegedly, sometimes late at night, you can even catch a glimpse of Mrs. Squire, who supposedly died in the castle.

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Historic Coast Guard Station

216-904-9456, 2800 Whiskey Island Dr.
Located in Whiskey Island and Wendy Park, the Cleveland Metroparks acquired the station last year and gave it a facelift. Check out renovations and beautiful new foliage any time this summer.

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