🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Cleveland, OH

Gardens, Shorelines & Lakeside Calm

Escape to botanical gardens and pristine lakeside shores for a tranquil weekend of natural beauty and peaceful reflection.

Day 1 — Secrest ArboretumDay 2 — Lake Milton Beach

Day 1 — Secrest Arboretum

🚗 2 hr 28 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Cleveland, OH → Secrest Arboretum

1 hr 32 min

Secrest Arboretum

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Educational facility with a landscaped garden containing many trees that are actively studied.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

Broken Rocks Café & Bakery

Indulge in freshly baked pastries and artisanal coffee in a cozy, welcoming space perfect for a leisurely morning or afternoon.

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Afternoon

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Drive

Secrest Arboretum → Sunny Slope Winery

28 min

Sunny Slope Winery

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Sip estate wines on the scenic terrace overlooking rolling vineyards, then explore the tasting room sampling their signature Rieslings and Cabernets while soaking in pastoral views.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Sunny Slope Winery → The Leaf Restaurant

28 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

The Leaf Restaurant

Savor locally-sourced, farm-to-table cuisine in an intimate atmosphere that celebrates regional flavors and sustainable dining.

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Comfort Suites

A reliable, well-maintained property near Secrest Arboretum — clean rooms with solid breakfast and an unusually pleasant staff for the price point. The right pick when you want comfort without the boutique markup in Wooster.

Day 2 — Lake Milton Beach

🚗 3 hr 30 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Secrest Arboretum → Lake Milton Beach

1 hr 38 min

Lake Milton Beach

★ Reviews →

Relax on sandy shores overlooking a pristine lake where you can swim, paddle, or simply unwind in a beautiful natural setting.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

Castaway Craig's Pub & Grub

★ Reviews →

Kick back with hearty comfort food and cold drinks in a casual, friendly atmosphere that captures the essence of relaxed weekend dining.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Lake Milton Beach → Cove W Winery

15 min

Cove W Winery

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Taste small-batch wines in an intimate setting, stroll the grounds past grapevines to a peaceful overlook, and unwind with a flight of their award-winning varietals.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Cove W Winery → The Prop House

13 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr