As amazing as living in Cleveland can be, sometimes settling just outside the Forest City can clear your mind and provide some much-needed peace and quiet. Only a few miles from Cleveland, one small village offers you the perfect combination of isolation and excitement.
Peninsula is a tiny, quiet forest village just a short distance from Cleveland. Nestled within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the small town is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
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According to the 2010 census, Peninsula boasts a minuscule population of only about 560 full-time residents. Its location in the middle of an amazing state park makes it a favorite destination for tourists or wanderers.
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There’s a chance you have passed right through Peninsula and not known it: the town is one of few stops on the historic Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad line.
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The village is a small but very tight-knit community, with many locals working primarily in the popular tourism industry for the town in the spring and summer months.
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Exploring Peninsula is a great way to spend a day. From amazing trails and footpaths that wind through the town into the state park proper to a vibrant downtown including fantastic shopping and dining spots, there is no shortage of things to do in this otherwise quiet town.
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Peninsula has an identity all its own, and vibrant decorations and offbeat art often line the streets.
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The incredible nature that surrounds Peninsula makes for some truly unforgettable views. Any lover of the great outdoors owes it to themselves to take in the sights here.
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Peninsula retains a small-town atmosphere that makes you feel a million miles away from everything. It might be small and hidden in the middle of a sprawling state park, but it’s one of the best places to live near the Forest City.
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Have you ever visited Peninsula? What did you love about it? Let us know in the comments below.
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