Explore the top things to do in Elyria, Ohio

Enjoy plenty to do when you visit Elyria, Ohio, a small, friendly community located about halfway between downtown Cleveland and Sandusky. Near both I-80 and I-90, the Country Inn & Suites provides comfortable hotel rooms with easy access to top attractions like Lake Erie and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Travel less than two miles from the hotel to photograph the waterfalls at Cascade Park, or venture about seven miles away to glimpse the Lorain Lighthouse at Lakeview Park. Cedar Point amusement park and the African Safari Wildlife Park make excellent destinations loaded with fun things to do for day trips.

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African Safari Wildlife Park

38.79 mi / 62.43 km from the hotel
Drive or walk through an impressive selection of creatures from across the world. You can purchase food for the animals on site.

Allen Memorial Art Museum

8.98 mi / 14.46 km from the hotel
Located on the campus of Oberlin College and Conservatory, Allen Memorial Art Museum houses more than 14,000 works of art, and it frequently ranks among the finest university-based art museums in the country.

Cedar Point

29.79 mi / 47.94 km from the hotel
Roller coasters, family rides, zany events, and water-filled fun await at this beloved amusement park. Don’t miss the amazing Dinosaurs Alive! attraction, filled with replicas of long-departed giants of the earth.

Cascade Park

2.04 mi / 3.29 km from the hotel
Capture beautiful pictures at this local destination, which features stunning waterfalls and great spots for picnicking.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

21.5 mi / 34.6 km from the hotel
Swing over to one of Ohio's top zoos, where more than 3,000 animals representing 600-plus species make their homes.

Great Lakes Science Center

22.98 mi / 36.98 km from the hotel
Enchant curious minds at this hands-on museum and education center, which features the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math.