We’ve all been there, staring out the window, scrolling through the same five apps, convinced that nothing exciting ever happens in Mentor, Ohio. But here’s the thing: even the most “boring” city has hidden gems waiting to be discovered. You just nee...
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Of course if you are willing to do a bit of driving, Cedar Point is the perfect amusement park to head to and it's right on the water. If you are here in the fall they have Halloweekends to look forward to as well.
Cedar Point
If you are looking for a nice walk along the water this is the place to be. The sunsets are always pleasant and if you are brave enough to venture out to the lighthouse you can get a great view on the rocks.
Headlands Beach State Park
Another place that is a bit of a drive, but so worth it. If you are looking for a place with games this is the place to be.
Activate
Perfect for hiking and if you aren't afraid of heights the sky walkers are a cool spot to be in in the fall.
The Holden Arboretum
perfect arcade that also has bowling and karaoke and if you wanna do some shopping you can walk straight into the mall from there
Round1 Bowling & Arcade Great Lakes Mall
Looking for some crafting this pottery studio has it all. From clay handbuilding, to glass fusing, pottery painting, canvas painting, candle making, and mosaic painting, there is something for everybody.
Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio
one of the best museums in the city of Cleveland
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
There's always something going on in the city whether it's a browns game or a guardians game, there's always people out and about.
Cleveland, OH
The metro parks zoo has always been a go to spot for something to do.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Highly recommend checking out the Asian Lantern Festival in the zoo if you are around while it is going on.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo-Asian Lantern Festival
Looking for a place to shop while getting some good eats, pinecrest is the place for that
Pinecrest
perfect area for a night out this is the go-to drinking spot in cleveland there are also tons of restaurants around for dinner
Flats East Bank Entertainment District | The Flats Cleveland
cutesy little coffee shop also close to the flats owned by MGK
27 Club Coffee
if you're looking for something a bit on the more expensive side the marble room will definitely hurt your wallet lol, but the food is amazing
Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar
perfect date spot for the art enthusiasts
The Cleveland Museum of Art
the market is another good date spot for some good eats
West Side Market
could always go tour the christmas story house
House From A Christmas Story
Located in the arcade, if you're looking for a place with good photo backgrounds coco's is perfect. they change their space frequently and have so many different backdrops to take pictures in.
Coco's Selfie Space Downtown Cleveland
if you are interested in theater you should check out what shows are going on in playhouse square
Playhouse Square
touring Garfield's house is always an option for something to do
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
check out if there are any live shows going on at the ampatheater
Mentor Civic Amphitheater
There are a bunch of places with escape rooms in this area this one specifically is right next to a bowling alley.
Escapology Mentor
could grab some dairy queen after some mini golf since it is right next door
Mentor Mini Golf
There are two atlas theaters in the area
Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium 16
this is more of a beach compared to headlands lots of things to do around it
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
another good park in the area
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
always check out events they have at the farmpark they do hayrides in the fall
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
looking for a place to take your furry friends, the dog park has a section for big dogs and a section for little dogs it's always fun watching the dogs go nuts when a train comes by
City of Mentor Dog Park
good place to take little ones they have a playground outside and an area for kids to play in they also have a basketball court and pickleball courts
Mentor Civic Center Park
there are coffee shops here there's a barrio and there are a couple of bars around so it is another good drinking spot.
City of Willoughby, Ohio
another park with a tower to get a good view of the lake
Lake Erie Bluffs
if you like halloween anything this is definitely a place you should check out
