Cleveland Guide

Michelle
Cleveland Guide

Sightseeing

Must see. One of the greatest art collections in the country. Free general admission, special exhibits and events may require tickets. Paid parking.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd
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Must 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.
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West Side Market
1979 W 25th St
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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.
Wonderful city park with tons to offer all year! Great for kids, joggers, or just taking a stroll!
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Lakewood Park
14532 Lake Ave
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Wonderful 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.
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Edgewater Park Beach
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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!
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th St
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Music 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.
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
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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.
Cool exhibits for kids of ages! Lots of hands-on activities!
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Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave
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Cool 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 Trl, Cleveland, OH 44113, Verenigde Staten
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 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.
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Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point Dr
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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.
Wear out the kiddos!!
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Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid Ave
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Wear out the kiddos!!
Outdoor (seasonal) amusement park just for kids!
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Memphis Kiddie Park
10340 Memphis Ave
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Outdoor (seasonal) amusement park just for kids!
Fun for the whole family!
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St
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Fun 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 Avenue
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.
Great ingredients! Thin crust!
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Il Rione
1303 W 65th St
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Great 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 Rd
Old 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!
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Ohio City Provisions
3208 Lorain Ave
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Excellent 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!
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Old Brooklyn Cheese Company
4464 Broadview Road
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All 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!
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Pier W
12700 Lake Ave
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Excellent 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 Avenue
Beautiful 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 Street
Cozy 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.
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SOHO Chicken + Whiskey
1889 W 25th St
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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.
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!
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Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)
1867 W 25th St
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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!
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.
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Astoria Cafe & Market
5417 Detroit Ave
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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.
Excellent bagel breakfast sandwiches and cream cheese options. You can also get loose bagels to go.
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The Cleveland Bagel Company
4201 Detroit Ave
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Excellent 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.
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Rowley Inn
1104 Rowley Ave
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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.
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.
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Momocho
1835 Fulton Rd
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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.
Great Thai food! The restaurant is small so reservations are recommended. Don't snooze on the soups!
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Banana Blossom
2800 Clinton Ave
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Great 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.
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L'Albatros
11401 Bellflower Rd
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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.
Cool location, great food! Heck's has been a Cleveland staple for decades!
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Heck's Café
2927 Bridge Ave
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Cool 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!
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Grumpy's Cafe
2621 W 14th St
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Great 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.
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Salt
17625 Detroit Ave
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Good small plates! They rotate their menu, and have a special menu for allergies and dietary restrictions.
Bougie cocktails, fun date night!
Cloak & Dagger
Bougie cocktails, fun date night!
Chill atmosphere. Good food and beer.
Sachsenheim Hall
Chill atmosphere. Good food and beer.
Simple menu, great pizza and cocktails!
Cent's Pizza + Goods
Simple menu, great pizza and cocktails!
Cool atmosphere, good beer and pretzels!
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Forest City Brewery
2135 Columbus Rd
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Cool atmosphere, good beer and pretzels!
Great pizza!
Boom's Pizza
Great pizza!
Ramen and ice cream
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Mason's Creamery
4401 Bridge Ave
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Ramen and ice cream
Locos Street Tacos & Burritos
Awesome tacos!
Small grocery store with pre-made and made to order options
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La Plaza Supermarket
13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd
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Small grocery store with pre-made and made to order options
Good beer selection. I had tofu steam buns and they were great!
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!
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The South Side
2207 W 11th St
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Good cocktails, large patio, and great food! I had mac and cheese and the chicken sandwich. Everything was really good!
Popular breakfast hotspot!
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Lucky's Café
777 Starkweather Ave
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Popular breakfast hotspot!
Traditional German cuisine. Had the Rindergulasch and it was delicious!
Das Schnitzel Haus
5728 Pearl Rd
Traditional German cuisine. Had the Rindergulasch and it was delicious!
Popular hotspot! They are open until they sell out - which is usually early.
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Herb'n Twine Sandwich Co.
4309 Lorain Ave
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Popular hotspot! They are open until they sell out - which is usually early.
Popular foodie hotspot!
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Larder Delicatessen and Bakery
1455 W 29th St
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Popular foodie hotspot!

Coffee

Amazing coffee! There are a few locations around town. Must brew!
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Rising Star Coffee Roasters
1455 W 29th St
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Amazing coffee! There are a few locations around town. Must brew!
Super close, local hotspot. Great coffee.
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duck rabbit coffee
4160 Lorain Ave
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Super 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.
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Koffie Café
2517 Market Ave
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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.

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!
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Studios at 78th Street, LLC.
1305 W 78th St
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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!

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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

Brush up on your parallel parking skills.
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Welcome to the "Rust Belt"

Cleveland is an old city with a long history originally founded in 1796. Our nickname, "Little Chicago", was coined in the mid-1900s referencing the city's close connection and likeness to Chicago. Just like any city, Cleveland is comprised of unique neighborhoods with different offerings. Some are nicer while others need some.
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