Cleveland Attractions
Things to do in Cleveland
Cleveland Attractions. Looking for something fun to do with your family? Want something kid friendly? Need to find a good park to play with your dog? Then look no further because HelloCleveland.com has you covered. We've sought out the best attractions in Cleveland and have detailed information about parks, museums, festivals, zoos and more.
The Cleveland Arcade is one of the city's oldest, most historically rich commercial centers. With its extravagant architecture and Old World feel, it is unlike any other shopping facility in the Northern Ohio area.
The Cleveland MetroParks Zoo has been an icon for family fun and entertainment since it first opened way back in 1882. With more than 165 acres of family friendly exhibits, the zoo is not only a great place to have fun, but also an excellent opportunity to learn.
If you're looking for something fun to do with the entire family, look no further than the Dillard's wing at Southpark Mall in Strongsville-- because that's where you'll find Firefly's Mini Golf. Whether you've got toddlers or teens, family outings are a snap at Firefly's.
First and Main Hudson is a quaint shopping district that brings customers back to a place in time where the hustle and bustle of commerce all took place at the heart of the town on Main Street.
Cleveland's Nautica Queen cruise ship is a great place for a romantic dinner, a night of dancing or a scenic tour of our beautiful city.
The shopping experience at the new Westgate Mall in Fairview Park allows customers to enjoy the open air while still enjoying the short, walkable distance between vendors.
Lolly the Trolley of Cleveland has been a city icon for more than 40 years. This old-fashioned street car, with its shiny red and green paint and the familiar "Ding! Ding!" of its bell, is as iconic to Cleveland as the Terminal Tower.
Cleveland's only publicly owned grocery facility, the West Side Market, greets visitors to its main building with the intoxicating smells of freshly baked bread, fried pierogi, Italian sausages, kielbasa and kraut, and corned beef sandwiches -- enough to make anyone's mouth water! And with its lovely Byzantine-style architecture and 44-foot vaulted ceilings, the market looks as fine as its delicious goods.
Whether you're looking for a little family fun, a great place for date night or the perfect setting for a birthday party, Dave & Buster's in Westlake is the ideal destination. It's safe to say that this versatile destination has something for everyone.
It's hard to come to Cleveland without setting your sight on the massive Cleveland Browns Stadium. Located at the North Coast Harbor, the Cleveland Browns Stadium opened in 1999. The old stadium was torn down in 1997 to make room for the immense 73,200+ seat facility, which cost nearly 300 million dollars to build. The new stadium is situated on 31 acres of lakefront property near the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center.
Two levels of shops, eateries and salons offer plenty of room to explore the Westfield SouthPark Mall.
Beachwood Place offers a full-service location for shoppers in the area with two levels of over 120 shops, eateries and kiosks to explore.
Looking for something a little different to do with the family? Why not take to the green and make memories? Located on Pearl Road in Strongsville, Strongsville Golf is your one-stop-shop for mini golf, a driving range, golf simulator, pro lessons and a pro shop. Whatever your golf need, Strongsville Golf can handle it with ease.
A Cleveland icon since 1935, Malley’s provides its hungry customers with thousands of varieties of chocolate confections each year. From bunnies at Easter to tool sets for Fathers Day, the company can make nearly anything out of solid chocolate.
It doesn't matter what your race, religion or background, the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood has a story to tell you.
Located in the front of Kauffman Park on the Arthur Avenue extension, the Lakewood North Union Farmers Market is the perfect place for a quick stop on your work lunch break or a destination to spend the morning and afternoon.
In the middle of winter, we all crave things like sunshine, chirping birds and budding flowers. Sadly, we can’t rush the arrival of spring. But we can visit the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, which gives us springtime anytime -- and it’s open year round.
The GoodTime III luxury cruise ship has been an icon on the shores of Cleveland since 1958. The five-deck vessel offers a fully enclosed first deck with air conditioning, a dining area and dance floor. Other decks are semi-opened, and the top level is great for getting a summer tan or enjoying the twinkling stars in the night sky.
Cleveland's Cedar Lee Theater isn't just any old movie theater -- it's a city classic. The Cedar Lee is one of the most popular places in Cleveland to see independent films in a traditional theater atmosphere.
Port Clinton's African Safari Wildlife Park is wildest family destination this side of the Prime Meridian. Featuring dozens of animals including friendly giraffes, zebras, warthogs and Scottish Highlanders (famed for their impressive horns), the drive-through portion of the safari puts visitors up-close-and-personal with even the most exotic of animals.
What do you get when you combine great food, cold beer, big screen TVs and more fun than you can imagine? You get the BoneYard-- a Cleveland pasttime that is as dear to this great city as the Great Lakes Brewery, The Terminal Tower and our Great Lake Erie.
At the Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District in nearby Olmsted Falls, you'll feel as if you've stepped back more than 100 years to a time that was a bit more simple and a trip into town meant getting all gussied up. From the antique locomotive to the century-old horse-drawn carriage displays, the Grand Pacific Junction brings the turn-of-the-century lifestyle back to life.
Looking for a destination that is educational yet fun for your entire family? Look no further than the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Hale Farm and Village in nearby Bath, Ohio.
If you love wine, you'll love Klingshirn Winery in Avon. Established in 1935, this popular West side winery is in its third generation of family ownership. From the planting and upkeep of the grapevines to the bottling of the wine, the Klingshirn family personally executes every step in the process, from beginning to end.
It isn’t often that we see textbook history brought to life. At the USS Cod Submarine Memorial in Cleveland, though, the past is as real as the present.
Cleveland’s Rockefeller Park Greenhouse is a luscious display of more than 150 acres of display gardens and fabulous flora from all over the world. From flowers to trees, exotic fruits to trickling streams, Rockefeller Park Greenhouse is a great place to go to relax and take in the omnipresent beauty of mother nature.
Constructed of limestone, Severance Hall presents a breathtaking neo-classic theme similar to ancient Greek architecture. Home to the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, the music hall underwent a complete renovation in 1998, adding a fine restaurant and trinket shop and improving the facility’s acoustics.
Northfield Park is Cleveland’s home for harness racing and big-screen simulcast action. With races every 19 minutes during the prime season (summer), there is no shortage of chances to win big money in very little time.
John Christ (pronounced “kreest”) Winery on Walker Road in Avon Lake opened its doors in 1946 and has been impressing guests ever since. With more than a dozen varieties that are produced on the premises, the winery is a much-loved place for for socializing and relaxing on a quiet evening or weekend.
The French Creek Nature Center in Sheffield is a great place for both children and parents to learn something new about their favorite animals.
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