Things To Do
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers lush forests, rolling hills, and wetlands, but is particularly famous for its waterfalls like Brandywine Falls, the historic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and its role as a major conservation success story following the infamous 1969 river fire.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
You don't have to be a rock & roll fan to enjoy this museum! It's an interesting building right on the lake, next to the Great Lakes Science Center, the SS William G. Mather (see below), the Goodtime III boarding spot (see below), and Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland Browns).
The Cleveland Museum of Art
The art museum is internationally renowned for its substantial holdings of Asian and Egyptian art and houses a diverse permanent collection of more than 61,000 works of art from around the world. The museum provides free general admission to the public.
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.
Edgewater Park
Large park on Lake Erie offering skyline views, sandy beaches, swimming, hiking, and fishing. This is the location of the well-known "Cleveland" sign!
Steamship William G. Mather Museum
A retired Great Lakes bulk freighter (one of five in the Great Lakes region) now restored as a museum ship. She transported cargo such as ore, coal, stone, and grain to ports throughout the Great Lakes, and was nicknamed "The Ship That Built Cleveland" because Cleveland's steel mills were a frequent destination.
Goodtime III
A no-frills boat tour that goes out onto Lake Erie and down the Cuyahoga River, through The Flats and under historic bridges. There are several other boat tour companies (Lady Caroline, Nautica Queen) if you're looking for something a little more upscale!
Slyman's Restaurant and Deli
Famous for their corned beef!
Cedar Point
If you're coming in from Michigan and like roller coasters, you may want to take an extra day to stop in Sandusky on your way!