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| - Holden Arboretum is an awesome park to showcase the amazing plant life and natural scenery of Northeast Ohio. Unlike most of the Metroparks in the area, there is an entrance fee for Holden Arboretum. It's $10 to see the arboretum itself, and another $4 if you want to do the canopy walk and emergent tower. I think it's a little pricey for a park, but once I had a chance to walk the grounds and do the canopy walk, I could see why. There is a lot of care and intention put into planning this park and there are staff all around the park that are available for patrons to ask questions. The canopy walk itself is not big, it was actually smaller than I expected it to be, but kids will love it. Also, even if you're afraid of heights, this canopy walk is built very securely and there is plenty of netting and guardrails around to keep folks walking on it safe, without disturbing the natural beauty the height offers. The emergent tower is also very secure, but it's design allows it to wobble to compensate for any wind, so those fearful of that might keep that in mind. There are plenty of rest stops between levels, as well as small rest chairs for those that need them. The butterfly garden was small, but lovely and here are plenty of places to throw down a picnic or sit near the waterfront. All in all, I would say if you're a nature lover this place is a must-visit. You'll want to be sure to plan at least half a day to see the grounds, and be prepared to do a lot of walking!
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