Come Savor the Scenic in Summit

With crisp autumn air, the changing leaves and magical holiday lights, the possibilities for fall and winter fun in Summit County are endless and closer to home than you may think.

Hale Farm & Village, a living history museum highlighting 19th-century life in the Western Reserve, hosts an annual Harvest Festival in October. This event is filled with festive autumn events, including wagon rides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple cider. Hiking the various trails in the Summit Metro Parks or Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the fall season. Take the family out for a hike or a bike ride to explore the wonders of nature.

Akron is home to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the former estate of Goodyear Tire & Rubber co-founder F.A. Seiberling. Don’t miss the Deck the Hall event, which celebrates the holiday season with 1 million lights decorating the estate and grounds. Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo is fun for the whole family, with dazzling light displays set up throughout the zoo. For more holiday fun, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s North Pole Adventure features carols, visits with Santa and plenty of holiday spirit.

Come Savor the Scenic in Summit! For more information, go to visitakron-summit.org.