Beachwood Travel Guide

With a population of 12,000 residents -- 15% of which are made up of people from other countries -- and a plethora of interesting things to do, Beachwood boasts an incredible diversity when it comes to both culture and recreation. Beachwood is also home to a rich history dating as far back as the Revolutionary War, making it an ideal place for history buffs to spend a weekend.

Things to Do in Beachwood

Visitors coming to Beachwood can look forward to a tour of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage which celebrates the heritage of Jewish people in the area through an array of exhibits, galleries, and artifacts. To get started with experiencing Beachwood's nature scene, visitors can spend an afternoon at Beachwood City Park West, which features miles of paved trails that are perfect for biking, running, and skating, and a large sledding hill for the winter months. Visitors can also catch a movie at Silverspot CInemas, go swimming at Family Aquatic Center, or get a hot stone massage or facial at Anthea Spa.

Best Places to Stay in Beachwood

Many of the houses in Beachwood are rental homes due to the influx of tourists that find themselves in the city during the summer months. The rentals boast modern amenities and spacious living areas, as well as scenic skyline views.

Best Time to Visit Beachwood

The best time to visit Beachwood, OH is June through September, however, during this time the city is usually full of tourists from the neighboring cities.

Best Events in Beachwood

Nearby Cleveland hosts dozens of great annual events that residents and visitors of Beachwood flock to each year. The Duck Tape Festival is one of the quirkier events, featuring life-sized duct tape creations, floats, and crafts, a duct tape fashion show, rides and games, refreshments, and live entertainment. Oktoberfest, inspired by the German celebration, offers everything beer-related including competitions and beer tastings, and of course -- tons of tasty German and Polish food to wash it all down. The Tremont Greek Fest, Woollybear Festival, Winterfest, and Dyngus Day are a few more of Cleveland’s most popular events.

Things to Do for Families in Beachwood

Families visiting Beachwood can burn off excess energy at the Preston’s H.O.P.E Playground, which features paved playground areas that are home to miniature trains and towns, climbing walls, picnic tables with tabletop games, and plenty of shade to have picnics. Get the creative energy flowing by taking an art class at Color Me Mine, which offers a variety of family-friendly art classes such as paint your own pottery, and sculpting.