Things To Do
A Day In: Coventry Village
Visit all these places to make it a full day: Passport to Peru (best place to shop for Birkenstocks in Cleveland), Mac's Backs (it's a bookstore), Peace Park Playground, Blick Art (it's dog friendly!), then get a bahn mi and drunken noodles at Pho and Rice or a milkshake and fries from Tommy's.
A Day In: Larchmere Boulevard
Visit all these places to make it a full day: Start at the Shaker Square Farmers' market if you are here on a Saturday. Then visit Loganberry Books and Oma Vintage for shopping. Eat at Batuqui, Poppy's, or Scorpacciata Pizza. Browse vintage stores and feel the artsy vibes.
A Day In: Little Italy
Visit all these to make it a full day: Bring a book to Algebra Tea house and enjoy all the tea all day. There is some super unique shopping here at La Bella Vita and Moonstruck Vintage. We also like Murray Hill Market for sandwiches, Corbo's for pastries, and picturesque Lake View Cemetery for a peaceful stroll. Little Italy is on the red line, so if you don't have a car, it would be easy to go and also explore Ohio City / Downtown Cleveland.
A Day In: Ohio City
Visit all these to make it a full day: Take the red line from Little Italy, or downtown, and you can do lots of fun around Ohio City! We'd recommend grabbing coffee and shopping at Index Coffee. Visit The West Side Market and grab a sausage. You could go shopping at Paradise (there is a slide), and get Mason's Ice Cream (they sell corn dogs too). We like to eat at Larder while we are here or if you are into something fancier, try Le Petit Triangle. If you want an amazing english muffin - head to Ohio City Provisions. Table for Two has some great shopping and Tabletop Games would be a good place to take the family. We like Bookhouse Brewing trivia if you're sticking around!
Abundance Culinary
We go here a lot. The menu changes seasonally so if you've been, you should go back again.
BottleHouse Brewery And Meadery
We go here a lot as well. Order the chicken tenders.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
One of the best art museums in the country, and it's free!
Paradise Galleria
This is awesome vintage shopping - would recommend a visit just for the slide.
On The Rise Artisan Breads
Get the Bahn Mi Sandwich. It's SO GOOD
Shaker Rocks
Our indoor rock climbing go to. It's a Shaker institution frequented by family and friends alike. It's best enjoyed with a friend who is belay certified, you have two friends that are (hint hint - it's Ian and Molly - and we are always there together).
Edgewater Beach
This is just Cleveland 101. Best for any one who has never seen Cleveland!
Loganberry Books
This book store is the best in Cleveland no doubt.
Index Coffee & Books
The books are cheap. The lattes are EXTRAORDINARY. We love it so much.
Algebra Tea House
Underrated. Bring a book. Try all the teas. Molly likes the coconut almond tea. Ian likes the hummus!
Corbo's Bakery
We went through a freezer cannoli faze. Where we always had cannoli in the freezer. We recommend you just go and get a fresh one.
The Arcade
This is also a must for first time Cleveland visitors. And walk to the next door downtown library, they often host sick ass exhibits.
West Side Market
Go check it out!
Oma Vintage
This is super close to Loganberry Books. You can walk here from Shaker Square Farmers' Market
Lake View Cemetery
Kinda odd to recommend a cemetery - but it's beautiful. We like the view from the James A Garfield Memorial.
Murray Hill Market
YUMMMMM the sandwiches.
Zhug
Anything by Doug Katz is recommended. We like this one a lot but it's better to bring all your friends because it's shareable food!
North Union Farmers Market
We like this place a lot - they have cheese and meats and fruits and flowers. Check it out in Shaker Square Saturday mornings.
Le Petit Triangle Cafe
Recommended for brunch. Make reservations.
Mason's Creamery
This is a must visit for ice cream and corndogs.
Never Say Dive
It's not a dive, it's so much better, with fun drinks and delicious food
Cuyahoga Valley National Park/Cleveland Metroparks
Hiking Galore. We like to park at Happy Days, take the tunnel under the road, and hike the ledges trail for a fun short hike. While you are in the area you can also visit downtown Peninsula - there is a coffee shop and a national park visitor center there. You can also rent a bike or a kayak. I'd always recommend visiting Country Maid Ice Cream after any hike.