There’s so much to see and do in Cleveland, but when it comes to the best fall fun, it’s worth going outside the city limits. While Cleveland is part of the Rust Belt and is absolutely bustling, many of the communities beyond the surrounding suburbs are quaint farming towns with a slower pace of life. One of the best ways to experience fall fun is with a day trip to Burton, Ohio — it’s a tiny community in Geauga County and it’s nothing short of picturesque. This convivial community is perfect for a fall adventure and it’s calling your name!

Approximately 50 minutes away from Cleveland, Burton, Ohio is a city worth checking out.
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Whether you take a day trip to Burton or decide to spend a whole weekend there, there's no shortage of fun in this small Northeast Ohio town. With just under 1,500 residents, this sleepy Geauga County village enjoys a slower pace of life in a landscape filled with history.
Founded in 1798, just two years after Cleveland's founding, this community is the oldest in Geauga County.
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This sleepy small town is full of historic buildings and the vibe is downright quaint. The town square at the heart of the community is even modest and picturesque! It's a great community to unplug and go where the wind takes you.
Of course, there's plenty to do in the Burton area. Farms in particular are a hit with locals and tourists alike!
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13181 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton, OH 44021, USA
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While you're in the area, Rowdy Cow Creamery is one spot worth checking out. Their farm store sells cheese and beef, plus an ever-rotating schedule of flavored milk. This small town farm is operated by a family that has been working in the dairy business for generations, and you can feel their passion at the farm. There's also a farmstead creamery on site, meaning that milk is processed right on site... where crops are grown to feed the cows, where the cows are milked, and where you'll be picking up your order. From start to finish, these guys are real growers and makers!
If history is more your vibe, then you'll be pleased to know that the town's historical society is open to visitors.
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14653 E Park St, Burton, OH 44021, USA
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Full of charm and old-school vibes, Century Village Museum is one spot you won't want to pass up. In the fall, the rolling hills of the countryside burst into shades of rust and gold, beautifully framing this tiny town. And it's so much more than just a collection of historic buildings... this cool community museum hosts family-friendly education and events right on their working farm. With 65 acres to explore, there's no shortage of things to do here! While they have a number of events each year, the Apple Butter Festival in October is one autumnal experience you'll want to enjoy.
Of course, no day trip is complete without a bit of shopping!
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13115 Kinsman Rd, Burton, OH 44021, USA
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As you may have noticed, farms are half the fun in this rural Northeast Ohio community. Sunrise Farm is part farm, part market, and it's a fan-favorite destination in Burton, Ohio. Here, you can shop for seasonal local products, farm-fresh fruit and veggies, and more. Things really get spicy in October when spiced apple cider, farm-fresh caramel apples, and hot apple fritters become the star of the show. You'll want to swing by during apple season, and you might even find the perfect pumpkin to take home.
And if farm shops aren't quite your vibe, perhaps a quaint cabin in the woods with horse-drawn hayrides is more your speed.
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15161 Main Market Rd, Burton, OH 44021, USA
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No trip into Burton is complete without a stop at Ma and Pa's. While they are perhaps best known for their horse-drawn sleighs and hayrides, this country store also has a wide array of goodies worth perusing. Their furniture is gaga-worthy, and their mouthwatering maple products are just downright delectable. You'll also appreciate the ambiance — this cute country shop in Geauga County is hosted in a lovingly reconstructed 1820s log cabin! With this as your backdrop, you'll love the Fall Harvest Weekends fun. It starts in September and those horse-drawn hayrides become the star of the show.
Since you're visiting Burton, Ohio in the fall, be sure to budget a bit of time to spend in the great outdoors.
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15681 Old Rider Rd, Burton, OH 44021, USA
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If you're hoping to get out to soak in the autumnal vibes in nature, there's no shortage of parks in the area. Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve is one of my favorite parks in the area and it's stunning. With 305 acres to explore, fall foliage truly stretches as far as the eye can see. Despite this vast expanse, the three hiking trails on-site are less than two miles all together. Lake Kelso, their stunning kettle lake, is the park's crown jewel and it is absolutely breathtaking to see the sun and autumn leaves reflecting off its pristine surface.
When it comes to day-tripping in Geauga County, there's no shortage of things to see and do!
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Seriously ... budget some extra time during your visit to kick back and explore. There's so much to discover in this small Northeast Ohio town!

You simply can’t go wrong with a day trip to Burton, Ohio … especially in the fall! This charming community has so much to offer, and its rural roots have kept fall farm festivals on a pedestal since the town’s founding. Are there any other places you’d recommend in Burton, Ohio? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Looking for fall fun closer to home? A day trip to Medina, Ohio is only about 30 minutes away!

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