Overview
Avon is a suburb of Cleveland with about 24,000 people (2018). There's not a lot to draw visitors, but those with a sense of whimsy may want to come in late June for the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival, which celebrates duct tape (yes, it's a festival about adhesive tape) and is sponsored by Duck brand duct tape.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Avon
Wilbur Cahoon House
A Greek revival house built by a local industrialist in 1826. The house was built by one of the first settlers of the area.
Prayers from Maria Sunflower Field
A field of sunflowers planted to benefit a cancer charity.
Avon Historical Society
Lake Erie Crushers Professional Baseball
The Crushers are Lorain County's professional minor league baseball team. The Crushers are not affiliated with any major ball club, and instead, compete in the Frontier League, an association of twelve Midwestern basebal…
Miller Nature Preserve
Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival
There is a parade and dozens of larger-than-life sculptures made of duct tape. Late June.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Apr. (climate data from nearby Cleveland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 48 mi away. Directions
I90/SR2 passes through northern Avon, reaching Cleveland to the east, and Toledo to the west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Prayers from Maria Sunflower Field, Miller Nature Preserve
- Lunch Nemo Grille
- Afternoon Bob-O-Link Golf Course, Lake Erie Crushers Professional Baseball
- Dinner Strip, a Steakhouse
- Evening The Rush Inn Bar & Grille
Day 2
- Morning Wilbur Cahoon House, Avon Historical Society
- Lunch The Tree House Gallery and Tea Room
- Afternoon Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival
- Evening Avon Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
I90/SR2 passes through northern Avon, reaching Cleveland to the east, and Toledo to the west.
See
See Wilbur Cahoon House
A Greek revival house built by a local industrialist in 1826. The house was built by one of the first settlers of the area.
Do
Do Lake Erie Crushers Professional Baseball
The Crushers are Lorain County's professional minor league baseball team. The Crushers are not affiliated with any major ball club, and instead, compete in the Frontier League, an association of twelve Midwestern baseball teams. In 2009, the state-of-the-art All Pro Freight Stadium was constructed.
Do Miller Nature Preserve
Buy
Shop Petitti Garden Centers
Eat
Eat Nemo Grille
Open every day for dinner, the Nemo Grille serves "globally influenced American cuisine in the historic 1850 Alten House."
Eat Strip, a Steakhouse
Located in the Olde Avon Village in the historic Ewers Barn.
Eat The Tree House Gallery and Tea Room
Located in Avon's picturesque French Creek District, the Tea Room is open daily for lunch, serving sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Drink
Drink The Rush Inn Bar & Grille
Sleep
Go next
Cleveland is about 10-25 minutes away on 90 East.
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