MIDDLEFIELD
Middlefield Cheese Factory
BURTON
Century Village Museum
Geauga County Fair
KIRTLAND
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Lake Farm Park
RUSSELL
The West Woods
AURORA
GEAUGA LAKES WILD WATER KINGDOM Geauga Lakes Wild Water Kingdom
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MIDDLEFIELD CHEESE FACTORY
15815 Nauvoo Rd. 44062 - 1.0 miles north of Middlefield on Rt 608
The Middlefield Cheese Factory offers free tours of their facility. There is also a gift shop and store where you can purchase various cheeses and other gifts. Please check their website or call 800-327-9477 ext. 3200 for more detailed information.
EAGLE COMMUNITY PARK
At the end of Springdale Avenue - 0.9 miles north of Walmart intersection traffic light
The Middlefield Eagle Community park has two shaded shelters, a large picnic gazebo, rest rooms, two playground areas, open picnic areas, and ample casual seating. Its main attraction is a water park which has pulsing fountains and towers with dumping buckets. The park is open to the public and ample parking is available.
WHITE HOUSE CHOCOLATES LTD
14607 Kinsman Rd (Rt87) 44062 - 1.7 miles east of the Burton Square
If you have that craving for some really great chocolate of most any variety please feel free to satisfy that craving with a visit to The White House. Here you will find a friendly proprietor and ample close up parking. If you desire further information please call them at 440-834-3133
CENTURY VILLAGE MUSEUM
14653 East Park St. 44021 - In Burton on the southeast corner of the Burton Square
The Geauga Historical Society maintains the Century Village Museum on the Square in Burton. Events are scheduled year round. The Racoon Music Festival is usually in June with the Antique Power Steam Show generally in July. In early October there is the Apple Butter Festival. Pancake breakfasts are on tap on the Sunday's in March and breakfast with Santa is usually in late November. Guided tours are scheduled from April 15th thru November 15th from 1-3 pm. Please check their website or call 440-834-1492 for more information and exact dates.
GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR
Northeast of Burton on the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
The Geauga County Fair runs from the Thursday before Labor Day weekend thru Labor Day. The first Geauga County Fair was held on October, 1823 making it the oldest continuous county fair in the nation. It features agricultural and livestock displays, a variety of demonstrations, fair food, amusement rides, vendors, bands, dancers, and other performers. There is ample free parking with shuttle service. Please feel free to visit their website for further information.
PENITENTIARY GLEN RESERVATION
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd 44094 - 4 mi northwest of jct Rt 6 & Kirtland-Chardon Rd
Penitentiary Glen Reservation is part of the Lake Metro Parks system. It has accessible facilities, a picnic area with grills, an All People's Trail, drinking water, restrooms, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, Nature Center, Wildlife Center, The Nature Store gift shop, and a bridle trail. On select dates throughout the summer months there are free live steam train rides available from 1-3 pm. If you desire more information please visit their website or call them at 440-256-1404.
LAKE FARM PARK
8800 Chardon Road, 44094 - 1 mile east of jct Rt 306 & Rt 6.
Lake Farm Park is part of the Lake Metro Parks system. The Farmpark is a family oriented science and cultural center devoted to agriculture, farming, and country life. There are daily activities and demonstrations related to life on the farm. You can visit the Farmpark Gift Shop for unique gift ideas or enjoy lunch or a snack at the new J & J Cafe. Farmpark is open year round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and an admission fee is charged. A detailed schedule of events can be obtained by visiting their website or calling 440-256-2122.
THE WEST WOODS
9465 Kinsman Rd (Rt 87) 44072 - 3 miles west from the jct of Auburn Rd. & Kinsman Rd (Rt 87)
The West Woods is a 902-acre park that protects the historic sandstone ledges of Ansel’s Cave, Silver Creek and its watershed, extensive wetlands, and mature forests. It is Geauga Park District’s intent to protect this natural area in perpetuity, and utilize the nature center to provide quality nature education. The facility is open daily 10 am - 5 pm. You can visit their website or contact the Geauga Parks system at 440-286-9516 for more details
1100 Squires Rd 44202 - From jct Rt 87 and Rt 306, 7.0 miles south 306 then west on Pettibone Rd. Follow signs.
If you are looking to cool off and have a lot of fun while you're at it, look no further than Geauga Lake's Wild Water Kingdom. One of the premier water parks in Ohio, Wild Water Kingdom features favorites like Tidal Wave Bay and thrill rides like Liquid Lightning and Thunder Falls. As Ohio's tallest water slide complex, Thunder Falls can reach up to 27 mph. To obtain hours of operation and admission rates you can visit their website or call 330-562-8303
549 Chillicothe Rd (Rt 43) 44202 - From jct Rt 87 and Rt 306, 11.2 miles south on Rt 306 then Rt 43
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets is a large mall hosting over 70 stores. Hours Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm. You can obtain more information through their website or call them at 330-562-2000.
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