1Morning
The Cleveland Bagel Company
Cleveland4201 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113
Start early. Popular flavors like sesame and everything can sell out within a few hours of opening. Grab a dozen for later along with a breakfast sandwich for now.
A Cleveland Guides itinerary · FallA fall day
A fall day
worth the drive.
A full day that starts on the west side, heads out to the orchards and the overlook, and ends on the east side with the art museum and dinner.
9 stops1 hr 48 min drivingCar needed
Explore the route
The day at a glance
This Cleveland fall itinerary covers a full day, starting on the west side, heading out to Geauga and Lake counties for the orchard and the overlook, and finishing on the east side with the art museum and dinner. You'll need a car for the middle of the day.
The route
West side to east side.
Follow the stops in order. Drive times are estimates without traffic.
The day, stop by stop.
Next stop
A few blocks west on Detroit.
About 2 min driving, before traffic2Morning
Atmos Coffee
Cleveland5509 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44102
They roast on site, and the space is a roomy double storefront with custom seating and plants. Get a latte and take it with you.
Next stop
About 10 minutes east to downtown.
About 7 min driving, before traffic3Late morning
North Coast Harbor
ClevelandEast 9th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44114
Park near the harbor and walk the waterfront for the skyline and lake views. This is the stop for photos before you leave the city.
Next stop
About 40 minutes east to Chesterland.
About 41 min driving, before traffic4Midday
Patterson Fruit Farm
Chesterland8765 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, OH, 44026
Pick apples at the Mulberry Road orchard.
Apple picking season.
Next stop
A short drive to the Caves Road market.
About 4 min driving, before traffic5Midday
Patterson Fruit Farm Market
Chesterland11414 Caves Road, Chesterland, OH, 44026
Get caramel apple cider slushies, donuts, bags of apples and local honey.
Next stop
A short drive north to Kirtland.
About 8 min driving, before traffic6Afternoon
Chapin Forest Reservation
Kirtland9938 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH, 44094
Take the short hike out to the scenic overlook on the Lucky Stone Loop. From the top you can see downtown Cleveland to the west and Lake Erie to the north. Go on a clear day, and during peak leaves if you can.
One of the better spots for fall color in the area.
Next stop
About 30 minutes back toward the city to Little Italy.
About 36 min driving, before traffic7Early evening
Affettati
Cleveland12401 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106
A short menu of sandwiches on bread baked that morning.
Next stop
A few minutes to University Circle.
About 5 min driving, before traffic8Evening
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH, 44106
General admission is free. Walk the galleries at your own pace. The night we went, there was live music playing in one of the galleries.
Next stop
About 10 minutes up Cedar Hill to Cleveland Heights.
About 5 min driving, before traffic9Dinner
The Fairmount
Cleveland Heights2448 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, OH, 44106
Sit on the patio if it's open. The menu covers burgers, salads, tacos and vegan options, with a full bar and good cocktails. An easy place to end the day.
An extra frame
One more scene from the day.
A pumpkin display at Sunnybrook Farms was an extra stop that day. It is not part of the nine-stop mapped route above.
