An Adrenaline Spike

Forget your usual routine — these spots will shake things up and energize you:

Experience loads of fun, from high-speed go-karting to old-school Atari and Nintendo games, while devouring nachos and craft beer at Foundry Social. Strap in for pure Western entertainment at Buckin’ Ohio, a working ranch and hub for professional bull riding, barrel racing and kids’ sheep riding. Take a climbing class with Cleveland Metroparks at Whipp’s Ledges in Hinckley, while learning more about this premier natural climbing destination. Empower yourself by taking gun lessons from law enforcement and military professionals, or compete in a realistic, virtual challenge at Engage Virtual Range. Really shake things up with a gelato shake blended with premium spirits at Dolce at the Strand, an Italian dessert café with adult milkshakes served inside the former Strand theater as a great way to end your day!

A Bit of Everything

Combining a little excitement and a little downtime, these spots make for a well-balanced break:

Get up close and personal with furry and friendly alpacas, llamas, miniature sheep, horses, donkeys, cows, goats and potbellied pigs at Majestic Meadows Alpacas. Perform karaoke, play the Guardians of the Galaxy-themed pinball machine and fuel a conversation about which Harry Potter house you belong to with a cup of Butterbeer at Geeked Out Pub and Grille. Paint your own pottery, or try your hand at the pottery wheel, at All Fired Up! studio in Medina’s historic district. Discover the original A.I. Root beekeeping and candle factory. Built in 1878, this historical building now houses Root Candles, one of Ohio’s oldest candle manufacturers and a unique place for gifts. See a first-run movie at an old-time, outdoor cinema under the stars at Blue Sky Drive-In Theater in Wadsworth. Savor more than 40 flavors of popcorn at Something’s Popping, a family-run, gourmet popcorn and nostalgic candy shop near Medina’s quaint gazebo.