Boston Mill Visitor Center
Peninsula, OH
The main visitor center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, in the historic village of Boston, on the Towpath Trail along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Get maps and trail status here.
- Nearest town
- Peninsula, OH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.2630, -81.5595
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Boston Mill Visitor Center is in Peninsula, OH, at GPS 41.2630, -81.5595. It is about 13 mi from Akron.
Can you camp near Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Manatoc, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Boston Mill Visitor Center is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Canton.
What is there to see near Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Places worth a stop nearby: Brandywine Falls (1 mi), Ritchie Ledges (4 mi), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (10 mi) and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (18 mi).
When is the best time to visit Boston Mill Visitor Center?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)