Discover 18 Midwest Winter Adventures
Come winter, it's easy to hibernate with a book by the fire. But locking yourself away just robs you of the season's stark beauty and serious fun. All it takes to get out there is an idea, a willingness and a couple of layers. We've taken care of the ideas. The rest, you can handle.
Talk a walk in the woods
Strolling doesn't have to be just a summer thing. Heading outside in winter, even for a brief walk, can make you feel like an escapee tasting long-awaited freedom. Local arboretums often provide one of the most enchanting places to amble. When snow and ice transform the landscape, even plants and trees you know well get a new look.
One place suited to quiet walks: the 3,500-acre Holden Arboretum (holdenarb.org) in Kirtland, Ohio (20 miles northeast of Cleveland). Twelve trails in this 66-year-old preserve stretch over 20 miles, letting you pass along the east branch of the Chagrin River and through prairie, caves and woods. Head out on your own, or join guided walking tours available year-round.
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