Madison & Walker
Things To Do
Cleveland Metroparks
So many amazing hiking trails, lakes, and rivers in the Cleveland/Akron area! One of our favorite activities is finding new hiking trails to explore and rivers/lakes to kayak on. Whipps Ledges/Hinckley Reservation is our absolute favorite and where we made our relationship official!
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Free admission and a local favorite!
West Side Market
Such a fun place to shop, eat, and explore in downtown Cleveland!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Another local favorite!
A Christmas Story House
The house where the classic movie A Christmas Story was filmed!
Playhouse Square
See a show at the iconic Playhouse Square!
Cleveland Botanical Garden/Holden Arboretum
The Cleveland Botanical Garden is located in downtown Cleveland and the Holden Arboretum is about an hour away in Kirtland.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The beautiful & popular Asian Lantern Festival will be taking place at the zoo starting in July!
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Another classic Cleveland museum!
The Haunted House Restaurant
A newer restaurant in Cleveland for lovers of everything spooky! We love this place and the fun & interactive dining experience they offer!
Goodtime 3
We love this sightseeing cruise on Lake Erie!
Superelectric Pinball Parlor
We always have so much fun coming here! Very old school & affordable!
Tabletop Board Game Cafe
We love this board game cafe! Come and play any board game you could imagine while enjoying food and drinks!
Ohio City
A great neighborhood in Cleveland with a variety of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops! Be sure to specifically stop by Mitchell's Ice Cream factory in Ohio City, Ohio City Glass which features glass blowing, and Great Lakes Brewing Company!
Music Box Supper Club
A fun place to go for dinner and a show! Located in The Flats which is another great Cleveland neighborhood.
Solstice Steps
We love coming to this beautiful park to watch the sunset and look out at Lake Erie!
Edgewater Beach
One of the main beaches off the coast of Lake Erie!
Huntington Beach
Another great beach located in the beautiful town of Bay Village!
St. Stephen's Church
An absolutely gorgeous church with various mass times available!
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
A beautiful and peaceful place to visit!
Great Lakes Science Center
Great for kids!
The Children's Museum of Cleveland
Great for kids!
Medina Public Square Historic District
Come visit the charming, historic, small-town Medina Square located about 20-30 minutes away! The Square is one of our favorite places, and we have gone on many dates here. Some of our recommendations would be Dominic's Italian Restaurant, Miss Molly's Tea Room, Castle Noel (a year-round Christmas attraction), and The Gardener's Cottage (the cutest gift shop ever).
Chagrin Falls
Another charming town where you can shop, eat, and explore located about 35-45 minutes away!
Cedar Point
Come to the roller coaster capital of the world and one of America's best amusement parks located only an hour away from Cleveland!
Amish Country
If you are interested in Amish country & culture, it is located about 1-2 hours away in Sugar Creek and Millersburg!
Put-in-Bay
Put-In-Bay is another one of our absolute favorite locations! Located about 2 hours away from Cleveland, it is a small island featuring several attractions, restaurants, bars, and aquatic activities. There is a ferry available to take you over to the island and golf carts available to rent in order to get around on the island. You are sure to have an incredible time! Some other popular lakeside towns within 1-2 hours include Marblehead, Port Clinton, Kelley's Island, Sandusky, and Geneva-on-the-Lake.