Samantha & Stephen
Things To Do
Cleveland and North East Ohio
While Sam pretends to be a part-time Cleveland Ambassador, the pros have already assembled a comprehensive guide to the area. They've got you covered from downtown all the way out to the broader North East Ohio (NEO) Region. Keep scrolling for Sam's personal recommendations, but this link below can be your ultimate guide for having a great time during your trip to The Land.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Take a hike, take a bike ride down the Erie Canal Towpath, take a scenic train ride, take a look at the falls, and so much more! The CVNP website is your one stop shop to plan all things National Park related.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Located just east of downtown Cleveland.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
For all things (American) football, check out the pro football hall of fame in Canton. This is a 30 minute drive from our venue, but totally worth it.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Located just east of downtown Cleveland.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Located just south of downtown Cleveland. If you have a zoo membership in another city, check the AZA reciprocity program for discounted tickets.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Located in downtown Cleveland.
Great Lakes Science Center
Located in downtown Cleveland. Great for kids and kids-at-heart. GLSC also hosts the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and an IMAX theater.
Edgewater Park at Lakefront Reservation
Located just west of downtown Cleveland. Edgewater park is one the many fantastic Metroparks spread across the greater-Cleveland area.
Rocky River Nature Center
For those staying near Hopkins Airport, checkout Rocky River Reservation and Nature Center. Not only will you get great views, but you will also be touring the discovery location of Sam's favorite Fossil and everyone's favorite armored fish, Dunkleosteus. This is about a 35 minute drive from our venue.
Playhouse Square
Located in downtown Cleveland, Playhouse square is the second largest theater district in the US behind only Broadway in NYC. Catch a show, or just admire the architecture in the district!
Guardians Games (at Progressive Field)
Catch a Major League Baseball game at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario in downtown Cleveland. The Guardians are home for series against the Phillies and Brewers around May 10th.
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)
For some of the best ice cream available anywhere, check out any Mitchell's location in north east Ohio. I've linked their Ohio City location which has their kitchen to view how the ice cream gets made.
West Side Market
"West Side Market is Cleveland’s largest and oldest continuously operating public market. The Market has served fresh produce, meats, bakery, dairy, prepared foods and more to Cleveland residents and visitors since 1912." "Located in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, the Market is home to 70 family-owned businesses and more than 250 employees." "West Side Market is owned by the City of Cleveland and operated by the non-profit Cleveland Public Market Corporation."
East 4th Street
East 4th street has a great selection of restaurants and bars in downtown Cleveland.
5th Street Arcades
Checkout one of the first indoor shopping malls in the US! The 5th street arcade offers some local shopping, and some gorgeous views with original interior decor. Located in downtown Cleveland, a short walk from East 4th street.
Honorable Mentions
Severance Hall - Home of the Cleveland Orchestra. Located near the natural history museum and art museum. The Flats - Another congregation of restaurants and bars right on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in Downtown Cleveland. Mapleside Farms - an apple orchard about 25 minutes from the venue (southwest of Cleveland). The House from the film "A Christmas Story" - located just west of Cleveland. Please see housefromachristmasstory.com for details. The Terminal Tower Observation Deck