Sightseeing
Must see. One of the greatest art collections in the country. Free general admission, special exhibits and events may require tickets. Paid parking.
365 locals recommend
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdMust see. One of the greatest art collections in the country. Free general admission, special exhibits and events may require tickets. Paid parking.
The building is over 100yrs old and so stunning. Tons of food vendors offering fresh food items as well as ready-to-eat options. Take a glimpse into Cleveland's culinary history and present. Must see, and must eat! Steve's Gyros (cash only) are still my favorite.
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StThe building is over 100yrs old and so stunning. Tons of food vendors offering fresh food items as well as ready-to-eat options. Take a glimpse into Cleveland's culinary history and present. Must see, and must eat! Steve's Gyros (cash only) are still my favorite.
Wonderful city park with tons to offer all year! Great for kids, joggers, or just taking a stroll!
63 locals recommend
Lakewood Park
14532 Lake AveWonderful city park with tons to offer all year! Great for kids, joggers, or just taking a stroll!
Super close popular beach. Instagram-worthly views on the city with the Cleveland script art. Large kid play zone. Scenic walking paths. Popular 4th of July picnic area and firework celebration.
186 locals recommend
Edgewater Park Beach
Super close popular beach. Instagram-worthly views on the city with the Cleveland script art. Large kid play zone. Scenic walking paths. Popular 4th of July picnic area and firework celebration.
Music lovers paradise! Tons of cool history and paraphernalia from music's legends!
480 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StMusic lovers paradise! Tons of cool history and paraphernalia from music's legends!
Fun for families! Nestled in the valley among Cleveland's famous Metropark system of nature preserves, parks, and pathways, the zoo is a great day activity for kids of all ages.
194 locals recommend
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife WayFun for families! Nestled in the valley among Cleveland's famous Metropark system of nature preserves, parks, and pathways, the zoo is a great day activity for kids of all ages.
Cool exhibits for kids of ages! Lots of hands-on activities!
126 locals recommend
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside AveCool exhibits for kids of ages! Lots of hands-on activities!
Run, walk, bike! Paved pedestrian path that winds through a few neighborhoods. Lots of parking available at the trail entrance in Tremont/the Flats off Scranton Rd.
Towpath Trail
Run, walk, bike! Paved pedestrian path that winds through a few neighborhoods. Lots of parking available at the trail entrance in Tremont/the Flats off Scranton Rd.
Top rated NP just south of Cleveland! Plan before you go and be sure to check out Chagrin Falls for post hiking lunch or dinner options.
204 locals recommend
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Top rated NP just south of Cleveland! Plan before you go and be sure to check out Chagrin Falls for post hiking lunch or dinner options.
Top-rated amusement park in the country. I don't like roller coasters, but this is a must for thrill-seekers. Located about an hour from Cleveland.
314 locals recommend
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrTop-rated amusement park in the country. I don't like roller coasters, but this is a must for thrill-seekers. Located about an hour from Cleveland.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid AveWear out the kiddos!!
Memphis Kiddie Park
10340 Memphis AveOutdoor (seasonal) amusement park just for kids!
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore StFun for the whole family!
Food scene
This is NOT American Chinese cuisine. Highly recommended for authentic Sichuan dishes. Fish hot pot, Sichuan chicken, twice cooked pork...so good. Spicy, but not overwhelming.
Sichuan Hot Pot 九寨溝火锅川菜
2162 Rockwell AvenueThis is NOT American Chinese cuisine. Highly recommended for authentic Sichuan dishes. Fish hot pot, Sichuan chicken, twice cooked pork...so good. Spicy, but not overwhelming.
Il Rione
1303 W 65th StGreat ingredients! Thin crust!
Old European/Polish bakery with all the goodies. Strudel, kolaches, paczkis, and hot dishes like pierogies are more!
Rudy's Strudel & Bakery
5580 Ridge RdOld European/Polish bakery with all the goodies. Strudel, kolaches, paczkis, and hot dishes like pierogies are more!
Excellent selection of grass-fed meat and organic Ohio-grown produce. Step up your charcuterie too with house-cured meats and specialty cheeses!
13 locals recommend
Ohio City Provisions
3208 Lorain AveExcellent selection of grass-fed meat and organic Ohio-grown produce. Step up your charcuterie too with house-cured meats and specialty cheeses!
All local! Mustards, jams, BBQ sauce, soup mixes, cheese...they also make snacks and sandwiches! Don't sleep on the pretzel!
7 locals recommend
Old Brooklyn Cheese Company
4464 Broadview RoadAll local! Mustards, jams, BBQ sauce, soup mixes, cheese...they also make snacks and sandwiches! Don't sleep on the pretzel!
Excellent food and cocktails and amazing view of the lake! Great happy hour menu or opt for dinner. You can't go wrong!
51 locals recommend
Pier W
12700 Lake AveExcellent food and cocktails and amazing view of the lake! Great happy hour menu or opt for dinner. You can't go wrong!
Beautiful restaurant with excellent lake and city views! Excellent food and cocktail options!
Summer House
12900 Lake AvenueBeautiful restaurant with excellent lake and city views! Excellent food and cocktail options!
Cozy vibe with great food and cocktails. Get reservations, seating is limited. We were able to sit at the bar. Staff was super friendly.
All Saints Public House
1261 West 76th StreetCozy vibe with great food and cocktails. Get reservations, seating is limited. We were able to sit at the bar. Staff was super friendly.
Went for the chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint! Deviled eggs, biscuits, creamy mac, collards...everything was really good! I also had a cocktail. It's located in a pretty busy area, but we found parking easily. We also made reservations which isn't required, but highly recommended.
48 locals recommend
SOHO Chicken + Whiskey
1889 W 25th StWent for the chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint! Deviled eggs, biscuits, creamy mac, collards...everything was really good! I also had a cocktail. It's located in a pretty busy area, but we found parking easily. We also made reservations which isn't required, but highly recommended.
Incredibly popular local handmade ice cream! I can't do ice cream, but I have to say this place had a line out the door and down the sidewalk! They do have non-dairy options that sound delicious!
70 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)
1867 W 25th StIncredibly popular local handmade ice cream! I can't do ice cream, but I have to say this place had a line out the door and down the sidewalk! They do have non-dairy options that sound delicious!
Absolutely delicious! We went for a special occasion and did make reservations. Cocktails, French onion soup, halibut, and beef short ribs - everything was very tasty. Their cheese boards and pizzas are also popular.
34 locals recommend
Astoria Cafe & Market
5417 Detroit AveAbsolutely delicious! We went for a special occasion and did make reservations. Cocktails, French onion soup, halibut, and beef short ribs - everything was very tasty. Their cheese boards and pizzas are also popular.
Excellent bagel breakfast sandwiches and cream cheese options. You can also get loose bagels to go.
34 locals recommend
The Cleveland Bagel Company
4201 Detroit AveExcellent bagel breakfast sandwiches and cream cheese options. You can also get loose bagels to go.
Worth the trip for an Italian beef! This hotspot is more of a takeout option, but does have a few bar seats.
Au Jus
Worth the trip for an Italian beef! This hotspot is more of a takeout option, but does have a few bar seats.
Excellent breakfast or lunch bagels sandwiches! The location in the Flats is definitely a weekend brunch hotspot. Grab a cocktail and bagel sandwich then hit the Towpath trail for a scenic walk!
Cocky’s Bagels + Bar
Excellent breakfast or lunch bagels sandwiches! The location in the Flats is definitely a weekend brunch hotspot. Grab a cocktail and bagel sandwich then hit the Towpath trail for a scenic walk!
Local hotspot! Everyone raves about the pierogis. I had a rueben. It was good, but next time I'll definitely get the pierogis. Located across the street. from the Christmas Story House and museum.
10 locals recommend
Rowley Inn
1104 Rowley AveLocal hotspot! Everyone raves about the pierogis. I had a rueben. It was good, but next time I'll definitely get the pierogis. Located across the street. from the Christmas Story House and museum.
Delicious! Elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails! We've had Chile relleno, enchiladas, flautas, and pork chop so far as well as a few. appetizers. My favorite has been the flautas! They have a sister restaurant called El Carnicero, but we have yet to try it.
57 locals recommend
Momocho
1835 Fulton RdDelicious! Elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails! We've had Chile relleno, enchiladas, flautas, and pork chop so far as well as a few. appetizers. My favorite has been the flautas! They have a sister restaurant called El Carnicero, but we have yet to try it.
Great Thai food! The restaurant is small so reservations are recommended. Don't snooze on the soups!
15 locals recommend
Banana Blossom
2800 Clinton AveGreat Thai food! The restaurant is small so reservations are recommended. Don't snooze on the soups!
Birria tacos are my favorite! Al pastor is also good. I haven't tried it, but they have a popular dish called Mexican Ramen using the barrio beef and broth.
Hola Tacos Lakewood
Birria tacos are my favorite! Al pastor is also good. I haven't tried it, but they have a popular dish called Mexican Ramen using the barrio beef and broth.
We got takeout, but the inside looked cool. The smash burgers were excellent and don't snooze on the fries.
Heart of Gold
We got takeout, but the inside looked cool. The smash burgers were excellent and don't snooze on the fries.
Located inside Bottlehouse Brewery. Go for the chicken sandwich or smash Birger, stay for a locally made beer, cider, or mead.
Eugene Kitchen
Located inside Bottlehouse Brewery. Go for the chicken sandwich or smash Birger, stay for a locally made beer, cider, or mead.
PHE-NOM-ENAL French cuisine. Huge patio open during warmer weather, and quaint, cozy inside. Everything we had was delicious: escargot, mushroom toast, braised beef, duck cassoulet...THIS is where I want to celebrate my next special occasion.
37 locals recommend
L'Albatros
11401 Bellflower RdPHE-NOM-ENAL French cuisine. Huge patio open during warmer weather, and quaint, cozy inside. Everything we had was delicious: escargot, mushroom toast, braised beef, duck cassoulet...THIS is where I want to celebrate my next special occasion.
Cool location, great food! Heck's has been a Cleveland staple for decades!
37 locals recommend
Heck's Café
2927 Bridge AveCool location, great food! Heck's has been a Cleveland staple for decades!
Great breakfast option in Tremont! Stroll the park, or head over to the Christmas Story house after!
43 locals recommend
Grumpy's Cafe
2621 W 14th StGreat breakfast option in Tremont! Stroll the park, or head over to the Christmas Story house after!
Good small plates! They rotate their menu, and have a special menu for allergies and dietary restrictions.
6 locals recommend
Salt
17625 Detroit AveGood small plates! They rotate their menu, and have a special menu for allergies and dietary restrictions.
Cloak & Dagger
Bougie cocktails, fun date night!
Sachsenheim Hall
Chill atmosphere. Good food and beer.
Cent's Pizza + Goods
Simple menu, great pizza and cocktails!
Forest City Brewery
2135 Columbus RdCool atmosphere, good beer and pretzels!
Boom's Pizza Lakewood
Great pizza!
Mason's Creamery
4401 Bridge AveRamen and ice cream
Locos Street Tacos & Burritos
Awesome tacos!
La Plaza Supermarket
13609 Lakewood Heights BlvdSmall grocery store with pre-made and made to order options
Ninja City Kitchen & Bar
Good beer selection. I had tofu steam buns and they were great!
Good cocktails, large patio, and great food! I had mac and cheese and the chicken sandwich. Everything was really good!
38 locals recommend
The South Side
2207 W 11th StGood cocktails, large patio, and great food! I had mac and cheese and the chicken sandwich. Everything was really good!
Lucky's Café
777 Starkweather AvePopular breakfast hotspot!
Das Schnitzel Haus
5728 Pearl RdTraditional German cuisine. Had the Rindergulasch and it was delicious!
Popular hotspot! They are open until they sell out - which is usually early.
11 locals recommend
Herb'n Twine Sandwich Co.
4309 Lorain AvePopular hotspot! They are open until they sell out - which is usually early.
Larder Delicatessen and Bakery
1455 W 29th StPopular foodie hotspot!
Coffee
Amazing coffee! There are a few locations around town. Must brew!
82 locals recommend
Rising Star Coffee Roasters
1455 W 29th StAmazing coffee! There are a few locations around town. Must brew!
duck rabbit coffee
4160 Lorain AveSuper close, local hotspot. Great coffee.
Great coffee and super nice staff. Saved my butt when we moved here; still had the moving van loaded, and nothing was open on New Year's Day. Koffie Cafe and bagels to the rescue! Super close too. Street parking then walk into the court yard square area.
7 locals recommend
Koffie Café
2517 Market AveGreat coffee and super nice staff. Saved my butt when we moved here; still had the moving van loaded, and nothing was open on New Year's Day. Koffie Cafe and bagels to the rescue! Super close too. Street parking then walk into the court yard square area.
Events
Third Friday Art Walk every month is free to attend. Check out the Studios at 78th St and the resident artists. Great for shopping local and meeting amazing Cleveland artists!
20 locals recommend
Studios at 78th Street, LLC.
1305 W 78th StThird Friday Art Walk every month is free to attend. Check out the Studios at 78th St and the resident artists. Great for shopping local and meeting amazing Cleveland artists!
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Restaurant Reservations
Get a reservation for dinner and probably weekend brunch. Most restaurants don't require reservations, however, every trendy place we have tried so far has asked if we had a reservation.
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Food Delivery
Some local restaurants offer deliver. We have also ordered delivery services from third party sites like Grub Hub, Uber Eats, Caviar. Grocery deliver is also available.
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Parking Around Town
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