There’s something almost magical about the rhythmic clackety-clack of train wheels on tracks that makes time slow down and worries melt away.
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula, Ohio isn’t just a train ride—it’s a portal to another era, a moving museum, and quite possibly the most relaxing way to see some of Ohio’s most stunning landscapes without having to worry about keeping your eyes on the road.
Let me tell you, nothing makes you appreciate the beauty of Ohio quite like seeing it from the window of a vintage train car, coffee in hand, as the Cuyahoga River meanders alongside you.
The railroad runs through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, a 33,000-acre sanctuary that somehow exists just a short drive from Cleveland and Akron…