McKenna & Benjamin
Things To Do in CLE!
Playhouse Square
Did you know that Cleveland's Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center in the USA, outside of New York City? Now you do! Plus, Playhouse Square's free-standing GE Chandelier makes for dazzling pictures to commemorate your night out on the town.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Our favorite museum in Cleveland (shh, don't tell the Rock & Roll HOF)! The Cleveland Museum of Art boasts a stunning building with multiple floors of art from every era/style you can think of. General admission and coat/bag check are free!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
An awesome tribute to legendary musicians from the past and present. Worth a trip to downtown Cleveland!
Little Italy
This cozy historic neighborhood offers a variety of old-school Italian restaurants. We love to eat pasta at Guarino's and seafood at Nido Italia. Stop by Presti's Bakery to enjoy dessert after dinner! We recommend you try their classic cannoli, cream puff, tiramisu or a strawberry éclair. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Parking can be limited, we recommend you opt for valet or you can find street parking at the top of the hill and walk up/down.
Coventry Village
An eclectic, funky neighborhood complete with thrift stores, handmade candles from Cleveland Candle Co. and many unique dining options. Stop by Tommy's for a Moose Tracks milkshake and a superb vegetarian-friendly lunch/dinner menu!
Legacy Village
A cute, outdoor shopping village that offers traditional retail stores (J. Crew, Nordstrom Rack, Land's End), locally-owned boutique stores and a variety of casual and sit-down dining options. We love the catfish sandwich at Black Box Fix, dessert at Cheesecake Factory or a night out at the Melting Pot!
Beachwood Place
The mall that draws shoppers from all over Cleveland! Great combo of high-end stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, Dior, Gucci, etc.) and traditional mall staple stores (Nordstrom, Dillard's, H&M, Aldo, etc.). Cedar Creek Grille is a great option for lunch after a shopping day.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Leave it to McKenna to find the best ice cream shops around! Pick from Handel's 40+ flavors in their close-by scoop shop. We recommend the Oreo Cheesecake, Blue Monster or our all-time seasonal favorite, Caramel Apple.
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Beachwood Shop)
A renowned Cleveland-based ice cream parlor chain, focused on sourcing Ohio-grown/raised ingredients. Offers vegan-friendly options in addition to a range of traditional and creative ice cream flavors. Our favorites include the Wildberry Crumble, Caramel Sea Salt and Blue Cosmo!
Mulligan's Highland Heights
A casual, hole-in-the-wall pub/bar with the ONLY Ben-approved chicken wings in Cleveland. The Angry Irishman is one of our favorites.
Downtown Willoughby
A walkable, cozy collection of bars, restaurants and shops that light up at night! We love to visit Barrio for happy hour margaritas and build-your-own tacos, The Wild Goose for stone oven specialty pizzas and Nora's Public House for their blend of Irish/American entrees.
Biagio's Donut Shop & Pizzeria
The best donuts in Cleveland, hands-down! Family-owned/run (cash only) and open nearly 24/7. Grab a box of donuts for your drive home - we love the chocolate sprinkle and the éclairs.