Cleveland City Guide

Your vacation getaway to Cleveland is sure to be a memorable one! This northern Ohio town resides on the shores of Lake Erie and has lots to offer visitors. The bustling city of Cleveland was named the nation’s #2 destination for recreation and one of 10 great places to go on a hike in a big city! Cleveland offers exquisite dining, sports, art museums, historic neighborhoods, exceptional nightlife, a national park, adventurous amusement and waterparks.

If you enjoy browsing through museums, Cleveland has several to pick from. From Abba to ZZ Top, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum features a plethora of exhibits highlighting rock music’s past and present. The Cleveland Museum of Art features an internationally recognized collection of art. Works include ancient Egyptian statues, Renaissance armor and Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh, to name just a few. At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, exhibits showcase dinosaurs, exotic cultures, rare gemstones and more. The museum also features a new planetarium. The International Women's Air and Space Museum displays a collection of artifacts and archives illustrating women's contributions to aviation and space.

Cleveland Metroparks features 20,000 acres of outdoor fun and activities. Visitors will find several walking and hiking trails, seven outdoor education facilities, six golf courses, four swimming areas, 70 picnic areas, twin refrigerated ice toboggan chutes and much more. Year round fun is guaranteed. Within the Cleveland Metroparks, you’ll find the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest. This 168-acre zoo and botanical garden is home to the largest collection of primate species in North America. About 3,000 animals represent more than 600 species. The RainForest is home to 600 animals and 10,000 plants from the jungles of Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Just outside of Cleveland you will find Geauga Lake. They have over 10 roller coasters, a water park with attractions like Hurricane Mountain and Shark Attack, and more fun for everyone in the family to enjoy. They have children’s rides, live shows, food and beverages, and other guest services at the park. Wildwater Kingdom is sure to be a wet and wild time with the wave pool, water slides, action river adventure, and so much more. One admission price gets you into both areas!

Dining and nightlife options abound in Cleveland. Stop in at Fat Fish Blue for some Louisiana-Creole cooking along with live Blues and Jazz. The Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club serves American fare while their cabaret room has a dinner show and martini bar. If you like to laugh, buy tickets to Hilarities and see a live stand-up comedy routine before you leave. If you want to drink and have appetizers, stop by the #1 dueling Piano Bar in America – Howl at the Moon Saloon! You’ll laugh, sing, drink, eat, and have a great time here! If you want to dance the night away, go to The Velvet Dog. This premier dance club downtown offers up-beat music, two lounges, rooftop patio, and more!

Be sure to check our Events section to browse through the annual festivals and family-friendly functions held all year round and all throughout the city of Cleveland. Most of the festivals offer free admission and include parades, food vendors, gift vendors, music, dancing, hands-on exhibits, and more.

Cleveland has something for everyone. Singles, families, and couples alike will enjoy a getaway to this beautiful city. With an abundance of attractions, Cleveland will keep you occupied and entertained day and night and we can help!

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