Quick, reliable breakfast and coffee before you leave; Panera offers to-go sandwiches, bagels and espresso drinks so you leave fueled and on time for your 10:30 AM departure.
Leave Tallmadge at 10:30 AM for the short drive into Akron to reach ODDMALL; plan for parking and a few minutes of traffic buffer so you arrive relaxed.
Browse an eclectic indoor market of vintage, handmade and oddities; great for unique finds and photos. Many vendors open mid-morning — confirm current weekend hours before you go.
Drive from Akron toward Hartville; allow ~25–35 minutes depending on traffic to arrive at the seasonal maze attraction in time for your noon–afternoon slot.
Seasonal corn maze and fall activities — spend two hours to fully enjoy mazes, photo ops, and any additional on-site features; these attractions are seasonal (usually Sep–Oct) so verify they are open on Oct 25 before you go.
Relaxed one-hour sit-down lunch in Hudson’s historic downtown; choose a Main Street bistro for seasonal American fare and a pleasant atmosphere. Most downtown Hudson restaurants are open midday (roughly 11 AM–8 PM) — call ahead if you have a specific place in mind.
Drive north to downtown Cleveland aiming to check in around 4:00–5:00 PM; travel time is typically 30–45 minutes depending on traffic, so departing Hudson at 3:40 PM should get you to the Hilton by ~4:15 PM.
Check into the Hilton downtown (you requested check-in around 4–5 PM); use this time to freshen up, drop bags, and relax before the evening’s activities. Have your reservation/ID ready to streamline the process.
Head south to AMICI Italian in North Royalton for your planned one-hour meal; allow ~25–35 minutes driving time from downtown Cleveland and factor in traffic when leaving the hotel.
One-hour Italian dinner at AMICI for pasta, pizza, or antipasti — a solid pre-evening meal before returning to Cleveland for the ghost tour. AMICI typically serves dinner evenings; call ahead if you want a reservation at 5:35 PM.
Free time after checking in and returning from AMICI — use this to rest, change, or grab a quick coffee before the Phantom Parade. This is the window you asked to move your free time into, and it gives you at least 30–45 minutes to relax.
Short walk to the tour meeting location in downtown Cleveland; arrive a few minutes early to confirm your reservation and show tickets on your phone. Tour start times vary by operator — confirm an 8:00 PM start time in advance.
Guided ghost/haunted-history walking tour of downtown Cleveland — a mix of spooky stories and local history that lasts about an hour. These tours run in the evening and often require advance booking; verify your exact start time and meeting location for Oct 25.
After the tour, return to the Hilton for drinks or a late snack at the hotel bar; if you prefer to stay out, downtown Cleveland has several late-evening spots (many close 10–11 PM) — call ahead if you want guaranteed seating.