Westlake, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Westlake is a city in Cuyahoga County, part of Greater Cleveland in Ohio. With a population of just over 32,000 in 2019, it's often regarded as a suburb of Cleveland (whose downtown is 12 miles east) but is a city in its own right. It's on the shore of Lake Erie and its main occupation is software development and the university hospital.

1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Westlake

Bradley Woods Reservation

Nature preserve. Waystation for Monarch Butterflies during their migration. Bunns Lake offers birdwatching and fishing.

Sky Zone Westlake

Westlake Recreation Center

Includes fishing ponds and sports pitches. Indoors it includes gym rooms, and an aquatics center with pools, slides, and a lazy river.

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 — 5 mi away (major hub). Directions
CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 45 mi away. Directions

I-90 passes through north Westlake. I-480 passes just south of Westlake.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Bradley Woods Reservation, Westlake Recreation Center
Lunch Sweet Basil Neapolitan Style Pizza
Afternoon Sky Zone Westlake
Dinner Stonehouse Grill
Evening Time Warp

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder