Things To Do
Downtown Oberlin
Downtown Oberlin is small and packed full of great little shops and restaurants. Just about everything is within a 10 minute walk from the hotel and Tappan Square. We recommend strolling down College St. and Main St. and checking out all the various shops. If you're hungry, options include Thini Thai, The Feve, Aladdin's, Bingo, Lupita's, Lorenzo's, & Kim's (Korean food and grocery). Some fun stores include Ben Franklin & Mindfair Books, Ratsy's, Evie Lou, and The Hope Collection by Into. For coffee and snacks the places to go are The Slow Train, The Local, or Blue Rooster Bakehouse. Check out The Black River for a unique selection of wines, beers, and snacks (including non-alcoholic options). On Saturday from 9am-noon there is a Farmer's Market at the Public Library parking lot. Additional info about Oberlin: https://www.experienceoberlin.com/
Walking around Oberlin
We recommend walking around Oberlin College Campus and the surrounding area. Please note that there is supposed to be construction on the college campus this summer, so there might be some things that aren't easily accessible. Some destination recommendations for time in nature and walking include: Oberlin Arboretum - walking trails (293 Morgan St, Oberlin, OH 44074) The Westwood Cemetery (455 Morgan St, Oberlin, OH 44074) The Frank Lloyd Wright House (534 Morgan St, Oberlin, OH 44074) Bill Long Nature Preserve (170 S Pyle-Amherst Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074) Oberlin Preserve (425 W Hamilton St, Oberlin, OH 44074) For tours, from the Oberlin Heritage Center, check out their website: https://www.oberlinheritagecenter.org/visit/town
Views of Lake Erie
Lake Erie can feel like the ocean when you're looking out at it! We really like going to Edgewater Park because there is plenty of space to walk around and soak up the view of Cleveland and of the lake. We love the giant willow tree, the stony beach, and the giant swings. There are restrooms there. We live in Lakewood, so Lakewood Park with its solar steps, bench swings, and giant playground is somewhere we enjoy walking to and around. West of Cleveland there is Huntington Beach and Reserve. You can walk down steps to the beach. There are walking trails across the street.
Lakewood
We live in Lakewood and like it fine! Both Madison and Detroit Avenues are sprinkled with cute shops and restaurants. We enjoy taking walks in the nearby Rocky River Reservation and Lakewood Park. We live closest to Madison Avenue and therefore are regulars at: - The Beer Engine (restaurant/bar) - Goodkind Coffee - Cuyahoga Collective (gift shop) - Taste of Europe (European goods store) We also enjoy: - The Breadsmith (bakery) - The Blackbird Bakery - Voodoo Tuna (sushi place) - LBM (viking themed cocktail bar) - Rising Star Coffee Roasters - Barraco (Cubano sandwiches) - Himalayan Restaurant For special occasions we have gone to: - Saritas (dinner & wine) - Rood (dinner & pie) - Salt (small plates)
Cleveland Area
If you have a care and want to visit Cleveland, there's so much to do, see, and eat! Here's a list of a few things we've enjoyed. Cleveland things to do: - walking around and see the historic buildings ("Free" stamp, "Cleveland" sign) - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - The Great Lakes Science Center (Leah went a lot as a kiddo) - Heinen's Grocery Store on Euclid (wine vending machines on second floor) - University Circle: Cleveland Museum of Art (free), Botanical Garden, Natural History Museum - Little Italy neighborhood (restaurants, bakeries, walking around) - Lake View Cemetery (walking) - Coventry neighborhood (cute shops) Asia Town | Food: - Li Wah (dim sum) - Korea House (Korean restaurant) - Koko's Bakery (bubble tea and pastries)
Tremont Neighborhood
Tremont is a cute, walkable area that is overflowing with places to eat. The Towpath Trail runs along Tremont and has a great view of Cleveland's skyline and the Cuyahoga River. Some of our favorite places include: -Civilizations (café) - Corner 11 Bowl & Wrap (quick rice bowls, ramen...) - Literary Tavern (restaurant/bar) - Grumpy's Café (breakfast/lunch) - Fat Cat's (restaurant) - Prosperity Social Club (restaurant) - Visible Voice Books (book store with limited drinks) - Leavened (bakery/café) - Bar Oni (Japanese style izakaya) - Ginko (sushi restaurant) - Forrest City Brewery & Beer Garden - Velvet Tango Room (cocktails)
Ohio City Neighborhood
Ohio City is lively and full of fun things to explore (and eat). Places we recommend are below! - The West Side Market (historic building and market) - The Great Lakes Brewing Company (you can take a tour!) - Mitchell's Ice Cream (with viewing room of the making process) - Horizontal Books - Tabletop Board Game Café - Xinji Noodle Bar - Mason's Creamery (Asian fusion flavors & creative vegan options) - Forrest City Shuffleboard (bar, dinner, & shuffleboard) - The Judith (French style café)