Top 5 Adventures: May 2022

by Annberlyne Vaughn

Greetings Trumbull Campus! The month of May is filled with rain, sun, flowers and more rain! We have listed some great places both indoors and outdoors for you, your friends and family to explore!

1) Sweets and Geeks
2) Randyland
3) The Haunted House Restaurant
4) The Holden Arboretum
5) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Don’t forget how important it is to take time out of your busy schedule to have fun!!!
All of the places reviewed have been selected by a Facebook poll of Ohio people who have rated these as “must do” activities and have received a Google rating of 4 or higher!

These places have been voted upon by a Facebook group of 532K members from all over the state of Ohio.
Prices Ranges: $=cheap $$=average $$$=expensive

1) Sweets and Geeks

Candy Store – candy, games, anime, cards, great town to explore!

Google Rating: 4.8
342 E Smith Rd, Medina OH, 44256
1 hr 6 min from Kent Trumbull Campus
Indoors
Price Range: $ varies
Parking: Parking lot provided
https://www.sweetsandgeeks.com/

2) The Holden Arboretum

Arboretum – canopy walk, gardens, trails, lakes, emergent tower, perfect for picnics

Google Rating: 4.8
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
57 minutes from Kent Trumbull Campus
Outdoors
Price Range: $ – $16 weekdays/weekends
Parking: Parking lot provided
https://holdenfg.org/holden-arboretum/plan-your-visit/

3) The Haunted House Restaurant

Restaurant – spooky, alcoholic drinks, vegetarian options, reservation recommended

Google Rating: 4.0
13463 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118
1 hr from Kent Trumbull Campus
Indoors
Price Range: $$
Parking: Along S Taylor Rd
https://thehauntedhouserestaurant.com/

4) Randyland

Art Museum – man lives in the building, open to public, free, perfect for picture taking, get lunch and walk around the neighborhood it’s in, also near the Mattress Factory (another art museum in the area)

Google Rating: 4.7
1501 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1 hr 27 min from Kent Trumbull Branch
Outdoors
Price Range: FREE – donations accepted
Parking: street parking
https://randy.land/

5) Party Art Cafe & Studio

Art Cafe – great for parties! This is my son at his birthday party this year! They have open paint hours and adult parties as well

Google Rating: 4.8
506 N Main St, Niles, OH 44446
18 min from Kent Trumbull Campus
Indoors
Price Range: $$
Parking: Parking lot provided
https://www.partyartniles.com/