The little town of Hudson, 30 miles to the southeast of Cleveland, is the gateway to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, one of the very few parks in the Midwest. In spite of that, the park sees relatively few tourists compared to parks in other regions of the United States. Fortunately, that means there are plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty of the area without all the crowds and lines that would come with trips to the more visited parks. The town of Hudson is also quite charming, with a historic downtown area filled with little shops and eateries to explore on the days you’re not visiting the park.