The Green Door Guesthouse’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful waterfall nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A must-see...there's a short, (approximately) 1 mile loop trail to hike from the parking lot that circles back to the falls.
24 locals recommend
Brandywine Falls
Beautiful waterfall nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A must-see...there's a short, (approximately) 1 mile loop trail to hike from the parking lot that circles back to the falls.
One of the last original nature centers in the Cleveland Metro Parks, this is a great destination for families especially. Checkout the bird feeding in the winter on Saturdays and Sundays, and plenty of hiking surrounding the area as well.
Brecksville Nature Center
9000 Chippewa RdOne of the last original nature centers in the Cleveland Metro Parks, this is a great destination for families especially. Checkout the bird feeding in the winter on Saturdays and Sundays, and plenty of hiking surrounding the area as well.
Ledges Trail
A hike with rock promontory that overlooks the Cuyahoga Valley.
This covered bridge is a replica of the many bridges that would be found throughout the Ohio landscape. It's a pleasant walk and worth exploring with a camera throughout the seasons.
Everett Road Covered Bridge
Everett Road Covered BridgeThis covered bridge is a replica of the many bridges that would be found throughout the Ohio landscape. It's a pleasant walk and worth exploring with a camera throughout the seasons.
Activities
Small recreational ski resort, tucked away in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
19 locals recommend
Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas
7100 Riverview RdSmall recreational ski resort, tucked away in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Historic railway that provides sightseeing train rides through the national park. Book in advance for holiday train rides, tickets go fast!
Cuyahoga Valley Railway Co
1664 Main StHistoric railway that provides sightseeing train rides through the national park. Book in advance for holiday train rides, tickets go fast!
While the address for this is in Akron, the path actually runs very close to our home. 87 miles of multi-use trail (bike, run, hike). No motor vehicles allowed. Very scenic, beautiful!
10 locals recommend
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath TrailWhile the address for this is in Akron, the path actually runs very close to our home. 87 miles of multi-use trail (bike, run, hike). No motor vehicles allowed. Very scenic, beautiful!
A fun and festive farm with food, groceries, and activities for the family on site. Highly recommend, it's also conveniently located by the Towpath trail if you'd like to bike to it or walk on the trail after visiting.
14 locals recommend
Szalay's Farm & Market
4563 Riverview RdA fun and festive farm with food, groceries, and activities for the family on site. Highly recommend, it's also conveniently located by the Towpath trail if you'd like to bike to it or walk on the trail after visiting.
Food scene
Just down the road towards downtown Brecksville is 750ml Wine Bar with a broad selection of wines and locally sourced food. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
750ml Wines
Just down the road towards downtown Brecksville is 750ml Wine Bar with a broad selection of wines and locally sourced food. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
A pub with character and history, serving up the wings, burgers, and other pub favorites. Open for breakfast as well on Saturday and Sundays.
10 locals recommend
Fisher's Café & Pub
Ohio 303A pub with character and history, serving up the wings, burgers, and other pub favorites. Open for breakfast as well on Saturday and Sundays.
Fresh, healthy foods and they offer great gluten-free options. You can dine in, or you can pick up prepped meals to finish at home and eat later.
24 Karrot Kitchen
1348 Mill RdFresh, healthy foods and they offer great gluten-free options. You can dine in, or you can pick up prepped meals to finish at home and eat later.
Tasty queso dip, guacamole, and of, course tacos. Lots of cocktail options, our favorite is the Paloma.
Blue Habanero - Street Tacos and Tequila
8934 Brecksville RoadTasty queso dip, guacamole, and of, course tacos. Lots of cocktail options, our favorite is the Paloma.
Local Shopping
A local farm tucked away in the National Park, the owners are committed to food that is sourced regeneratively. An amazing family-owned business with seasonal selections of produce, meats, eggs, locally made goods and more.
Purplebrown Farm Store
1619 Mill Street WestA local farm tucked away in the National Park, the owners are committed to food that is sourced regeneratively. An amazing family-owned business with seasonal selections of produce, meats, eggs, locally made goods and more.
This farmer's market is lively and fun for the whole family. You'll find fresh produce, bluegrass music, fresh baked goods, and other artisan good. Outdoors May-October, then indoors for the winter.
Countryside Farmers' Market
4040 Riverview RdThis farmer's market is lively and fun for the whole family. You'll find fresh produce, bluegrass music, fresh baked goods, and other artisan good. Outdoors May-October, then indoors for the winter.
Groceries
Wide variety of food selections as well as organic options, similar to Whole Foods.
6 locals recommend
Heinen's Grocery Store
8383 Chippewa RdWide variety of food selections as well as organic options, similar to Whole Foods.
Local grocery chain that offers just about anything you might need in a pinch.
19 locals recommend
Giant Eagle Supermarket
4343 E Royalton RdLocal grocery chain that offers just about anything you might need in a pinch.