Cleveland has the resilient, no-nonsense attitude of any hard-working, Upper Midwest city. It’s rock and roll, football and beer, and polka and kielbasa. And although it hasn’t blinked as some of the elements of its 1990s renaissance have faded a bit, the long-term trend is still toward improvement. While some efforts have failed, new restaurants and nightspots have joined old favorites to give the city an impressive variety of entertainment options and a cultural diversity that might come as a surprise to first-time visitors. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Cleveland will continue to change—for the better.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Designed by I.M. Pei, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is just as interesting outside as it is on the inside! There are tons of memorabilia from modern artists, as well as America’s favorites from past decades. From Elvis to the Beatles, to Madonna, there are so many interesting displays of outfits…
University Circle
University Circle is the best place to keep the whole family entertained, and for little or no cost! UC has events year-round, so be sure to visit their web site or their new visitors center for current listings. Here is an article with suggestions for events, hotels, and dining in The…
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
This zoo boasts the largest collection of primates in North America. The newest additions to the Zoo are the Wolf Wilderness and Australian Adventure. The Rainforest is a large heated “greenhouse” full of exotic species and interactive exhibits. *Note* During busy hours you can not bring a…
Cedar Point Amusement Park
It was started as a vacation resort, but now Cedar Point is one of the greatest amusement parks in the world. You will experience some of the most thrilling moments of your life on their record-breaking rides. You can easily make this a family vacation trip by including Soak City (the attached water…
Great Lakes Science Center
Well, I used to work and volunteer here for five years, so I’ve got an awesome tip for ya. 😉 The GLSC is open 9:30am to 5:30pm. There are three dining facilities on-site, with varying hours. Wheelchair rental is available; strollers are not available. There’s an information desk in the main lobby….
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland has an excellent art museum, located at University Circle along with several other nearby attractions (i.e. Natural History Museum, Botanical Garden, Lakeview Cemetery, Little Italy, etc…) that can make for a very full day or several short ones. The Museum is free for its traditional…
Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom
Six Flags & Sea World – In 2001, Six Flags bought its neighbor and the two parks, linked by a footbridge, merge in one. A huge park with a lot of attractions (mainly roller coasters). Price: 40$ (adult) but we saw that everybody had a coupon. We got an 8$ reduction coupon at the nearest McDo….
Sports
Quicken Loans Arena, also known as the Q, is by far the nicest stadium in Cleveland. It also holds the most events. Not only do the Cleveland Cavaliers play there, but they also have an Arena Football team and minor league hockey. It is also the venue for many concerts, WWE wrestling, and…