Things to Do
West Side Market
The West Side Market is the oldest operating market space in Ohio and serves over 100 different ethnic communities. Stop by for fresh fruit, bakery, and prepared foods. Visit Czuchraj Meats (a Ukrainian butcher stand known for its smokies) and Mediterra Bakehouse (try the kalamata olive bread).
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Adriana's favorite spot in the city, The Cleveland Museum of Art is the #2 ranked art museum in the country - and it's free to visitors everyday!
Zhug
Enjoy Mediterranean bites and reaallly good cocktails at our favorite restaurant in town.
Ukrainian Museum-Archives
The UMA is nestled in Cleveland's historically-Ukrainian Tremont neighborhood and preserves over 20,000 artworks and pieces of the city's immigrant history. Visit Tremont's Lincoln Park across the street (where Adriana's dad and uncle used to get into trouble) and visit the old Lemko Hall down the street—which still has the word "Lemko" engraved on its facade.
Larder Delicatessen and Bakery
Check out this James Beard-nominated experimental deli, known for its cured meats, foraged mushrooms, and fermented...stuff. See if you can spot the Ukrainian beets on the menu, and don't forget to check out the awesome residential architecture nearby.
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Great Lakes Brewing is Cleveland's OG for award-winning beer. This part of Cleveland has multiple breweries; to make a brewery tour, head over to Market Garden Brewing, Platform Brewing, and Nano Brew down the street.
Forest City Shuffleboard Arena and Bar
Beer and shuffleboard in a revamped historic building - what more could you ask for?
Mason's Creamery
Cleveland's best small-batch ice creamery that doubles as a ramen shop. Check out their weekly flavors at: https://www.instagram.com/masonscreamery
The Cleveland Bagel Company
Started by a guy from Brooklyn, some would argue these bagels are as good as NYC's. They are certainly better than Chicago's. FYI: there are multiple locations, so check to see which location is closest to your other stops.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Just outside of Cleveland, there's a National Park! Even more, Cleveland has an incredible municipal parks system called the Metroparks full of native forests, small rivers, and waterfalls, which connects to the national park. If you're looking for an outdoor activity to enjoy the fall foliage, check out Google Maps for Metroparks or National Park entrances close to where you're staying; the national park's headquarters address is a little misleading.