Northeast Ohio park named among most popular ‘hidden gems’ in country
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PENINSULA, Ohio (WJW) — Those of us living in Northeast Ohio are already well-acquainted with the wonder of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, but one national study recently included the park on its list of “Hidden Gems” you need to visit right now.
The Places to Travel website looked at TripAdvisor hidden gem lists across all states, along with Google search data to determine which spots were true “hidden gems” off the beaten path for many.
Northeast Ohio park ranked among best national parks in US
“Hidden gems across America provide an excellent alternative to crowded, popular destinations, adding a unique charm to your travels,” Places to Travel CEO Jason Wilson said in a statement. “Venturing off the beaten path can be incredibly rewarding and allows you to explore a diverse range of regions you may otherwise have missed.”
Take a look at Places to Travel Top 10 destinations below:
Rank | Destination | State | Google searches per month (average) |
1. | Crater Lake | Oregon | 182,167 |
2. | Havasu Falls | Arizona | 147,881 |
3. | Roosevelt Island | New York | 119,567 |
4. | Pinnacles National Park | California | 92,208 |
5. | Morton Arboretum | Illinois | 88,083 |
6. | Eastern Market Detroit | Michigan | 86,950 |
7. | Discovery Park Seattle | Washington | 86,858 |
8. | Descanso Gardens | California | 82,125 |
9. | Fall Creek Falls | Tennessee | 78,688 |
10. | Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Ohio | 77,807 |
Highest-rated free things to do in Ohio, according to Tripadvisor
The park, which is one of the only free national parks, reportedly has garnered 4.5 star rating out of 5 on TripAdvisor, with many reviewers calling the spot “excellent,” according to Places to Travel.
Bridal Veil Falls (Getty Images) Blue Hen Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park Ohio (Getty Images) Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Courtesy: Matt (Photo courtesy: Chris Burkhardt via Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Find out more about the park right here.
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