Why visit Solon
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 56 parks and trails, 55 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chagrin Falls, Geauga Lake, Twinsburg Institute and Solon Woods State Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Solon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Solon
Solon is a city in southeastern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 24,262 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Solon, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Geauga Lake
Monument and historic site · 4.5 mi
Former amusement park
SeaWorld Ohio
Monument and historic site · 4.5 mi
Theme park and marine zoological park in Aurora, Ohio
Museums and landmarks9
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Twinsburg Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Private academy (historical) school in Twinsburg, Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds56
Holbrook Hollows
Hiking and trails · 3.2 mi
7250 Country Lane, Bainbridge Township
44 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes55
Burgers 2 Beer
Restaurant · Burger
33003 Aurora Road, Solon
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
El Chile Bravo
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi
3100 Glenwood Boulevard, Reminderville
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30
Zeppe's Tavern & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Pasta · 3.9 mi
25780 Miles Road, Bedford Heights
Su 11:30-22:00; Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00
Annex Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Chicken · 1.9 mi
36200 Pettibone Road
Mo-Sa 11:00-02:30; Su 12:00-00:00
Samurai Japanese Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.6 mi
7155 Aurora Road, Aurora
43 more on the map.
History
In 1820, the first settlers arrived from Connecticut to live in part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The township was named after Lorenzo Solon Bull, who was the son of Isaac Bull, one of the first settlers. Purportedly, the selection of young Lorenzo's middle name was due to its derivation from the "father of democracy", Solon, the lawmaker of Ancient Greece. The early settlers faced challenges common to pioneers, but in Solon, drainage and wetlands issues complicated settlement and agriculture. Overcoming these obstacles, Solon Township became an arable farming area, producing corn and wheat crops and supporting dairy farm] (including five cheese factories). By 1850, the population of Solon Township reached 1,034.
Because of nearby Cleveland's position as a national hub of the railroad industry, rail also contributed greatly to Solon's growth. In 1857, the Cleveland-Youngstown section of the Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad established a line running through Solon.
From the History section of Solon, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
23303 Oakwood Commons Drive, Oakwood Village
Churches and places of worship16
Bedford Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Twinsburg Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Solon United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
5540 Som Center Road, Solon
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School
School · 4.1 mi
77 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls
Healthcare6
Map of Solon
219 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 38°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 30°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cleveland Burke Ap (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cuyahoga County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-03: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Bedford Heights 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Twinsburg 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bedford 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Warrensville Heights 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Macedonia 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Maple Heights 7 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Beachwood 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Aurora 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Shaker Heights 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Garfield Heights 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- SolonCityHall, Mayor Pez at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bedford Ohio Baptist Church 1892, Christopher Busta-Peck ( Talk ), CC BY-SA 1.0
- Twinsburg Historical Society, Ksponsler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Twinsburg Congregational Church, Carl Waite, Public domain
- GL-Entrance, Chris Hagerman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chagrin Falls (26029209892), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- SeaWorld Ohio Sea Lion Show 1999, Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
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