Do you dream of spending time in beautiful lush forests, at the feet of roaring waterfalls, exploring ancient cultures, or soaking up the sun on sandy beaches? Get in a powerful Jeep Cherokee or Dodge Durango, and head to these great weekend getaways down the road from Delaware, OH.
1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Railroad
Take an hour and half road trip to the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park at 15610 Vaughn Road in Brecksville, home to magnificent sandstone gulches and tumbling waterfalls. Explore the park’s natural beauty on the multi-use trails along the Cuyahoga River through the lush forest to the breathtaking 60-foot Brandywine Falls.
You can also drive nine miles further to Peninsula Station at 1630 Mill Street West to board the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for an unforgettable 3.5-hour journey through the park in a glass dome car pulled by an authentic steam-powered locomotive.
2. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Tecumseh!
Take a step back in time at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park at 16062 State Route 104 in Chillicothe, an hour and a half from Delaware, for the incredible opportunity to learn more about the astonishing earthworks built by American Indians. Explore six mounds and earthen enclosures, some over 1,000 feet across and as tall as 12 feet, created by a culture that once thrived here between 200 B.C. and A.D. 500.
While in town, don’t miss out on the chance to experience a Tecumseh! production at the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater at 5968 Marietta Road. The open-air stage provides an incredible backdrop for the epic battle scenes unfolding before you, complete with thundering horse stampedes and the deafening roar of military cannons.
3. The Wilds
Go on an exciting wildlife safari an hour and a half away in The Wilds at 14000 International Road in Cumberland. Get in an open-air vehicle or on horseback, and an experienced wildlife guide will show you where the rare and endangered animals are roaming freely across the fields.
Observe African wild dogs, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and ostriches, go safari fishing, and fly over the park on an exhilarating zip line canopy tour. You can stay over in a comfortable yurt, a lakeside cabin, or at the Outpost surrounded by wildlife.
4. Maumee Bay State Park
Spend a weekend two hours from home on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie in the 1,336-acre Maumee Bay State Park at 1400 State Park Road in Oregon. Get comfortable at the resort lodge, one of the cabins, or the campground, relax on the sandy beaches, or play golf on the 18-hole golf course.
Follow miles of hiking and biking trails into the breathtaking woodlands to observe wildlife, paddleboat, fish, or practice your archery skills at the 7-lane range.
Plan a well-deserved escape to these incredible destinations and immerse yourself in history and nature!
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