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Here are some spots to check out close to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Cleveland and in the stellar Wade Oval museum district to the east of the city.

The Children's Museum of Cleveland

3813 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

Located in a historic mansion, this museum has playscapes focused on art, water, and more

Cleveland Botanical Garden

11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106

Check out the butterflies inside the Costa Rica Glasshouse

Cleveland Metroparks

Check Google Maps for the many locations in this park system, called the "Emerald Necklace" of Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Check out the gorillas in the Primate House

Cleveland Museum of Art

11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106

Outstanding, free collection of art from every time and culture. The Armor Court is a must see!

Cordelia

2058 East 4th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115

Named Cleveland's best new restaurant in 2023, this place has a James Beard award finalist chef

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106

Dinosaurs and more! Be sure to get a photo by the stegosaurus outside

Edgewater Beach

Cleveland, OH 44102

Historic beach on the Lake Erie shore with lots of sand for castle construction

Great Lakes Brewing Company

2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113

Long-established, locally owned microbrewery and restaurant

Heinen's Grocery Store

900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

Long-established, locally owned grocery store located in a stunning historic bank building

Hofbräuhaus Cleveland

1550 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

The Cleveland branch of the Munich beer hall, this Hofbrauhaus is inside a historic members club

The Lakehouse

1146 Old River Road, Cleveland, OH 44113

Dine while looking out at the Cuyahoga River as it flows into Lake Erie

Little Italy

Cleveland, OH 44106

Historic Italian neighborhood with excellent bakeries and cozy restaurants, close to all the museums at Wade Oval

Lone Sailor Monument & Voinovich Park

800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114

A monument to all current and past US Navy personnel, the Lone Sailor includes a plaque honoring Gwen's grandfather, Richard L. Greiner, Sr., who served in the Navy during World War II. The monument is inside Voinovich Park on the E 9th St Pier with beautiful views of the Cleveland sign, Lake Erie, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar

623 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

Dine inside an old bank building

Merwin's Wharf

1785 Merwin Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113

Great spot for drinks or a meal as you watch large ore freighters and other boat traffic on the Cuyahoga River

Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)

1867 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

Best ice cream in Cleveland and founded by the Greiners' neighbor! The surrounding Ohio City neighborhood has many locally owned shops and restaurants

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club

2035 East 4th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115

Classic steakhouse fare with a comedy club in the basement

Playhouse Square Chandelier

1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

Just down the street from the Crowne Plaza hotel is the giant outdoor GE Chandelier, the centerpiece of Cleveland's theater district, the country's second largest

Public Square

Public Square, Cleveland, OH

Historic park in the city center with the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to Ohio Civil War veterans, including Ulf's third great-grandfather Joseph Locker. Great views of the Terminal Tower, Cleveland's premier skyscraper

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

1100 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114

Embrace your inner Elvis or Willie

Sushi En

1507 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

Taza - a Lebanese Grill

1400 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

Terminal Tower Observation Deck

50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113

Ride to the top of Cleveland's premier skyscraper, built in the 1920s, and see gorgeous views of Cleveland and Lake Erie. Located at Public Square

Velvet Tango Room

2095 Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH 44113

Classic craft cocktails at a former speakeasy

West Side Market

1979 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

Open continuously since 1912, this covered market has vendors selling produce, meat, bakery, and more. Look out for ready to eat Eastern European delights like pierogis!

Western Reserve Historical Society

10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106

Learn about the history of Cleveland and its Western Reserve region and take a ride on a 1910 carousel

Southern Tier Brewery Cleveland

811 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44115

Bar food, burgers, and beers

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