Are you ready to indulge in some visual splendor? If you live in Cleveland or the surrounding area, you know exactly what I mean. We are treated daily to views of a landscape that is truly mesmerizing, and there are natural wonders hidden even in the most urban of landscapes. If you are hoping experience one of the loveliest urban wonders in Northeast Ohio, look no further than Chagrin Falls.
Welcome to Chagrin Falls!
Chagrin Falls/Facebook This picturesque village is home to only about 4,000 residents, and it’s a charmingly historic town. The community was laid out in 1844, and has maintained its enchanting atmosphere over its lifetime.
The city is named for its most stunning feature: an enchanting waterfall on the Chagrin River.
Sam Howzit/Flickr The “High Falls,” as they were affectionately known at the time of the village’s founding, attracted settlers looking for waterpower.
Countless mills have popped up along the river over the village’s lifetime.
wyliepoon/Flickr Sawmills, paper mills, and flour mills were among the factories fueled by the river currents.
The picturesque community actually boasts three waterfalls on their river, but only the largest one has a spectacular viewing platform.
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The crown jewel and namesake of the Chagrin Falls community measures around 20 feet in height, though its crest varies depending on the time of year.
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Speaking of seasons, you simply must pay the waterfall a visit before winter ends. You’ll be sorry if you don’t.
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And you’ll want to visit it once the snow disappears, too.
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Since the waterfall is located right off of the Main Street Bridge, you’ll already be in the heart of the village. Might as well explore it a bit!
Chagrin Falls/Facebook Antique shops, charming restaurants, and ice cream shops will bring out the tourist in you. It’s okay, sometimes exploring your surrounding communities is the best kind of getaway.
You’ll find that Chagrin Falls is enchanting no matter where you look.
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This magnificent waterfall is too close to home to not pay a visit.
Erik Drost/Flickr Be ready to be amazed, because the natural splendor of this falls will leave you in awe.
The landscape of Northeast Ohio feels like a scene straight out of a fairy tale. Our scenery hides so much beauty that it even occasionally surprises locals. If you’ve never experienced Chagrin Falls, pay the area a visit. The natural splendor of this riverside community is awe-inspiring.
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This picturesque village is home to only about 4,000 residents, and it’s a charmingly historic town. The community was laid out in 1844, and has maintained its enchanting atmosphere over its lifetime.
Sam Howzit/Flickr
The “High Falls,” as they were affectionately known at the time of the village’s founding, attracted settlers looking for waterpower.
wyliepoon/Flickr
Sawmills, paper mills, and flour mills were among the factories fueled by the river currents.
Ken H/TripAdvisor
Thaddeus Quintin/Flickr
Antique shops, charming restaurants, and ice cream shops will bring out the tourist in you. It’s okay, sometimes exploring your surrounding communities is the best kind of getaway.
Erik Drost/Flickr
Be ready to be amazed, because the natural splendor of this falls will leave you in awe.
If you’ve visited this lovely natural wonder and snapped a few photos, we’d love to see them! Share them in the comments below for your fellow Clevelanders to appreciate.
Love local small towns? You’ll adore this scenic community with unforgettable restaurants.
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