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Museums

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    World-class art museum with free general admission

    3 tips
    • Free general admission
    • Great armor court
    • Allow half a day
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    Museum of rock music history on Lake Erie

    • Tip: Weekdays
    • Tip: Book ahead
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    • Allow three hours
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    Hands-on science museum beside the Hall of Fame

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    • Combo tickets available
    • Good for kids
    • Includes the Mather ship
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    Regional history museum and Crawford Auto Aviation collection

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    • Allow two hours
    • Car collection is a highlight
    • In University Circle
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    Natural history museum with dinosaurs and Lucy

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    • Good for families
    • Check planetarium shows
    • University Circle
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    Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

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    • Free admission on some days
    • Distinctive building
    • Check exhibitions
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    Historic lake freighter turned museum

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    • Tour is included with Science Center
    • Check seasonal hours
    • Climb down to the engine room
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    House used in the movie A Christmas Story

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    • Tours are short
    • Fun photo spot
    • Guided or self-guided options
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Before you go: Cleveland tips

Transportation

  • Ride the Red Line from the airport: RTA's Red Line rail runs from Cleveland Hopkins Airport straight to Tower City in downtown, with no traffic worries.
  • Take the HealthLine: This bus rapid transit line runs along Euclid Avenue from downtown to University Circle, linking Playhouse Square, hospitals and museums.
  • Buy fares on EZfare: RTA's EZfare app lets you buy and show tickets on your phone for trains and buses, so you do not need exact change.

Security

  • Stay alert downtown at night: Some downtown blocks are quiet after business hours, so stick to busy areas like East 4th Street and use rideshares late at night.
  • Hide valuables in your car: Car break-ins happen at trailheads and on city streets, so keep bags out of sight, especially at Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley lots.
  • Drive carefully in lake-effect snow: Snow bands off Lake Erie can dump heavy snow quickly, especially in the east side snowbelt; check forecasts before driving.

Saving

  • Visit the Cleveland Museum of Art: General admission is free, giving access to one of the country's great collections, from armour to Impressionist paintings.
  • Eat at the West Side Market: The historic market hall in Ohio City has stalls selling pierogi, sausages, crepes and produce, perfect for a cheap lunch.
  • Buy lawn seats at Blossom: In summer the Cleveland Orchestra plays at Blossom Music Center, where lawn tickets let you picnic under the stars for a modest price.

Weather/Clothing

  • Pack for cold winters: Winters bring freezing temperatures, wind off Lake Erie and lake-effect snow, so bring a heavy coat, waterproof boots, gloves and a hat.
  • Enjoy warm summers: Summers are pleasant with occasional humid days, perfect for Edgewater Beach and lakeside patios; pack sunscreen and light clothing.
  • Layer for spring and fall: Weather near the lake changes quickly, so bring a fleece and light rain jacket; fall colours peak in Cuyahoga Valley in October.

Cultural

  • Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The I. M. Pei-designed museum on the lakefront celebrates music history with exhibits and inductee memorabilia.
  • Try a Polish Boy: This Cleveland sandwich piles kielbasa, fries, coleslaw and barbecue sauce in a bun; pierogi and corned beef also reflect the city's ethnic roots.
  • Cheer for local teams: Clevelanders are passionate about the Browns, Guardians and Cavaliers; game days bring a lively atmosphere to downtown bars.

Local Hacks

  • Explore Ohio City and Tremont: These neighbourhoods have craft breweries, restaurants and murals; Tremont is home to the house from the film A Christmas Story.
  • Walk the Emerald Necklace: Cleveland Metroparks circles the city with trails, beaches and waterfalls; Edgewater Park has great skyline views at sunset.
  • See the Playhouse Square chandelier: The giant outdoor chandelier hangs over Euclid Avenue in the theatre district, one of the largest performing arts centres in the US.

1-day itineraries in Cleveland

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

Playhouse Square and around

🕘 9:30–16:30📍 4 stops

  1. 1Playhouse Square
  2. 2Cleveland Arcade
  3. 3Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  4. 4Great Lakes Science Center
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Day 2 of 2

Cleveland Botanical Garden and around

🕘 9:30–17:00📍 5 stops

  1. 1Cleveland Botanical Garden
  2. 2Wade Memorial Chapel
  3. 3Cleveland Museum of Art
  4. 4Cleveland Museum of Natural History
  5. 5MOCA Cleveland
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