Top Things to Do in Cleveland
There are some Cleveland attractions that you just can’t find anywhere else in the world. In no particular order, here are a few places that Cleveland visitors absolutely love
The West Side Market (21st Century) by Cody YorkDestination Cleveland
The West Side Market
At the historic West Side Market in Ohio City, you’ll find more than 80 family-owned booths selling everything from Hungarian sausage and fresh walleye to frosted cupcakes and luxurious crêpes.
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A Christmas Story House
Open all year, fans of the iconic film can walk through Ralphie’s home, hid under the sink like Randy, take photos with the famed leg lamp, bring home "major awards" of your own from the gift shop and even book an overnight stay at the classic holiday film location in Tremont.
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Great Lakes Brewing Company
Eliot Ness, the famous crime fighter who brought down Al Capone and served as Cleveland's Safety Director back in the 1930s, was known to knock back a few cold ones in a popular Cleveland bar. Today, that bar is home to the Brewpub at Great Lakes Brewing Company.
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Cleveland Sports
The Browns. The Guardians. The Cavaliers. Few things in Cleveland hold a candle to our city’s collective sports mania. The resilience, passion and unequivocal optimism of our fans return year after year. It’s about tradition and legacy. That's Cleveland Sports.
Cleveland Orchestra (21st Century) by Roger MastroianniDestination Cleveland
Cleveland Orchestra
Get an earful from the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra inside their opulent home at Severance Hall in University Circle or during their summer residency at Blossom Music Center just south of Cleveland.
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Downtown Cleveland
Cleveland is a city made up of dozens of diverse and eclectic neighborhoods, but it’s Downtown Cleveland that dazzles after dusk. Nosh on farm-to-table treats at the restaurants of celeb chefs, bowl a few strikes, have a few laughs or sip high-end cocktails along East 4th St.
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Playhouse Square
Big marquees and twinkling lights let you know you've arrived in Playhouse Square, Cleveland's beloved theater district. This collection of glamorous, restored theaters draws well over a million visitors annually for Broadway shows, concerts, dance performances and more.
Lake Erie (21st Century) by Aerial AgentsDestination Cleveland
Lake Erie
Can’t make it to one of the weekly beach parties held just minutes from Downtown? Don't worry, the city offers miles upon miles of Lake Erie coastline brimming with activity ranging from charter boat fishing and stand-up paddleboarding to kite surfing and kayaking.
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Cleveland's Rock Scene
You’d be nuts to not check out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to scope cool rock relics like Michael Jackson’s white sequined glove, Jim Morrison’s boy scout uniform, and Elvis’ motorcycle.
Cleveland's Rock Scene (21st Century) by Nathan RogersDestination Cleveland
Cleveland's Rock Scene
But don’t forget the city’s booming rock ‘n’ roll scene blasting from inside the historic walls of the eclectic Beachland Ballroom, Masonic Auditorium, House of Blues, Agora Theater and so many other great live music venues.
Cleveland Museum of Art (21st Century) by Nathan MigalDestination Cleveland
Cleveland Museum of Art
Boasting one of the most renowned art collections in the world, the Cleveland Museum of Art is a must for any visitor’s itinerary and free to the public. There's Monet's Water Lilies, Picasso's La Vie and about 45,000 other mind-blowing masterpieces.
Lake View Cemetery (21st Century) by Destination ClevelandDestination Cleveland
Lake View Cemetery
While at Lake View Cemetery, leave a penny on the tombstone of John D. Rockefeller, the wealthy industrialist who founded Standard Oil and spent much of his life in Cleveland. Legend has it that if you do so, you’ll be richly rewarded.
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