THINGS TO DO IN CLEVELAND – Are you traveling to Cleveland for business? It’s perfect for getting to work and/or getting a taste of history.
Cleveland is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 383,793, making it the 52nd-largest city in the United States, making it the second-largest city in Ohio.
There’s so much to do in Cleveland. If you’re looking to go somewhere, that’s affordable somewhere where there are some cool sites to visit.
And you have maybe a couple of days worth of time to go do something interesting. It’s something you know something different well, then Cleveland is a perfect place to visit.
Now let us give you ten ideas that won’t disappoint you.
Edgewater Beach
Let’s start on the shores of Lake Erie with Edgewater Beach. This park has something for everyone, whether you want to get a drink and watch the sunset from the beach house, get a group together for volleyball or let kids build a sandcastle.
It has a little bit of everything for everyone, but a joy that shines bright came from the kids. And what’s a day at the beach without some great food? You can have a delicious grill here.
Also, of course, you can have dancing. A weekend full of Sun, sandcastles, and smiles across Northeast Ohio equals priceless.
It’s so great to spend an afternoon or an evening here. You can rent kayaks and other beach gear from the little hut. This is the place to be.
Kayak The Cuyahoga
Let’s talk about kayaking on the Cuyahoga River. Great Lakes Watersports in the Flats rents single and double kayaks. We’re talking $25 or $30 bucks an hour to explore the river at your own pace.
You can get some very unique views of the city. This is a great way to explore and get some exercise.
Waterfront Restaurants
If you’d like an easier approach to enjoy the river, then there are the waterfront restaurants in the Flat’s East Bank. Alley Cat Oyster Bar is really good. Collision Bend Brewing Company has a huge patio right on the river where you can park your boat.
Lindsey’s Lake House is another great patio with yard games. And the rooftop bar at Punch Bowl Social with bowling and mini-golf downstairs.
Canopy Walk And Emergent Tower
Wait until you see the canopy walk and emergent tower at the Holden Arboretum. There’s a huge walkway 65 feet above the forest floor that gets you right into the canopy of the trees.
And their biggest addition has got to be the emergent tower. It’s a stairway that takes you so high you’re above all the trees. It is 120 feet off the ground.
Stargazing at Observatory Park
This is the NASA Astronomical Station in the Geauga Park District, and their research-grade telescope is the size of a rocket. It’s part of Observatory Park, which is a certified dark sky park.
You’ve got to come here on a night when they open their telescopes for public viewing. There are all kinds of astronomy nights. And a planetarium in case the sky is too cloudy.
Cleveland Orchestra At Blossom
Imagine sitting out on the lawn with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine, getting to hear one of the best orchestras in the world.
We would recommend going on a night when they show a movie and the orchestra plays the soundtrack live. Whether it’s at Blossom Music Center or Severance Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra is world-class.
Heinen’s Downtown
It is inside an old-school bank rotunda, and it’s been repurposed into Cleveland’s premier grocery store.
From the wine machines to the kombucha on tap, it’s a great place to get lunch, whether you eat inside or outside.
We totally recommend you stop in to check it out.
Bar 32 Rooftop Patio
It has the best view of any rooftop bar in the city. It’s on the 32nd floor of the Hilton Downtown Hotel. You can eat outside with views of Lake Erie and the entire city.
There’s a really cool side room that’s a little more private. If you’d like a drink recommendation, The View and the Aperoltini are some of their best.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Yes, there’s a national park in Cleveland’s backyard. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is 33,000 acres. You can’t go wrong by taking a hike on the Ledges Trail.
This is some of the most scenic hiking in Ohio. There are over 100 miles of hiking trail inside the park. Some of them include waterfalls like Brandywine Falls. It’s beautiful.
But really the best thing is to explore the park by bike. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail runs for 20 miles through the park. You can rent a bike in Bedford or Peninsula.
A good tip I’ll share is to ride your bike one way and then take the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad back to where you started for $5.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo And Rainforest
It is one of the most visited attractions in Northeast Ohio every year. Make sure to see the Asian Highlands and Tiger Passage.
There are hundreds of species of animals here, and the zoo consistently builds new exhibits. There’s something about the indoor rainforest exhibit that’s always been fascinating.
We believe people of all ages will be thrilled with a visit to the zoo.
If you have a free weekend or other time where you may have a couple of days to do things, then Cleveland is a great place to go.
A a matter of fact, in Toronto on the subway system, they’re actually advertising Cleveland. It’s apparently rated the best city in America to spend a weekend.
Take that for what it is, but Cleveland is a great place to visit where you can see some amazing things.
So that is going to wrap things up and give you some ideas to get excited when visiting Cleveland, whether you’re visiting Cleveland or have lived here your whole life.