Cuyahoga Valley National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

• Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Cuyahoga Valley

• Detroit, Toledo, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, 4-Day Tour From Chicago

Admission to Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park is free. However, you must pay to participate in certain activities within the park, including fishing and golfing, and other activities come with associated costs, such as bicycle rental and kayak rental. To take a self-guided driving tour through the park using an app on your smartphone, expect to pay from US$17.

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad typically operates five days per week between early June and late October. Although the schedule varies slightly, the trains typically run Wednesday through Sunday, with a break on Monday and Tuesday. In season, trains usually operate six times per day, from morning until midafternoon.

The Boston Mill Visitor Center in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open daily between March and December, with shorter hours in January and February. In summer (May to September) it’s open from 9am until 5pm. The center remains open on most public holidays, with the exception of New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Yes, you can rent bikes to ride along the Towpath Trail. Of the trail’s total 101 miles (162 kilometers), around 20 miles (32 kilometers) are within the national park. The best places to rent a bicycle near the park are the Merriman Valley and Peninsula, both south of the park. As the Towpath Trail extends from Cleveland to New Philadelphia, there are potentially other places along its length to rent a bike.

Yes, ranger-led programs are often available in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. These include free ranger talks, safety talks and workshops, and photography exploration sessions. Ranger-led programs tend to be seasonal, so check the national park’s website for an up-to-date calendar of events to see what’s on during your visit.