Summer Fun Guide: Here's How to Zip Line and Sky Dive in Cleveland

Fun for all ages awaits at Go Ape Zipline & Treetop Adventures in Strongsville. Brave the 40-foot Monkey Drop, try your hand at axe throwing or zip through the forest canopy while tackling obstacles along the way.

Looking for a little freshwater breeze as you wind your way through the trees? Head to Lake Erie Canopy Tours at Geneva-on-the-Lake for stunning bird’s-eye views as you zip along the shoreline. “Lake Erie Canopy Tours offers many ways to enjoy spectacular views of Lake Erie,” says The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake general manager Charlene Horgan.

Turn this daytrip into a weekend getaway at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake. Wake up to freshwater breezes and views of Lake Erie and head out to the newly expanded pool deck, which features a food and beverage pavilion, a large fire pit and outdoor games like a giant chess board with supersized pieces.

Discover the city’s magnificent skyline and beautiful lakefront from new vantage points during a Cleveland helicopter tour, courtesy of Paratus Air. Tour options include daytime and evening rides around the city, soaring over Cleveland’s three major sports stadiums, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Lake Erie’s stunning shoreline. 

Do you have what it takes to totally let loose and step right into the sky? Find out during a tandem dive at the Cleveland Skydiving Center, located in Garrettsville.

This exhilarating adventure takes you on a 15- to 20-minute plane ride approximately 14,000 feet above the ground before releasing you into the air for 60 seconds of free falling followed by about five minutes of slow descension with a parachute. But don’t fear! An instructor will be with you the entire time, allowing you to take full advantage of this exhilarating adventure offering unparalleled views of Cleveland, Akron and Medina — and beyond.  For those who are under 18, they can hang out in the spectator area — and it’s really cool to watch.

Dive into our full list of thrilling adventures, frosty treats, creative cocktails and more in our Summer Fun Guide.