Cleveland has a lot to offer for the common tourist. Sports, theater, and food are all things to consider when coming to the city. Need something to do when you visit? Check out these 10 activities to do in Cleveland!
When in The Land, go watch a sport and root for your team! If you’re a fan of basketball, baseball, or football, Cleveland has something for you. The city is known for having an extremely loyal and excited fan base, so the atmosphere at the stadiums should be crazy and fun. The crowds of people and view of the field/court makes a great background for pictures. Wear your gear and smile for the shot! These games are great to bring your family or significant other to for a fun outing.
This is definitely a photo shoot opportunity! Dress to impress and have a photo op right there in gardens surrounded by colorful flowers. This could make a cute date, fun trip with a friend, or a family outing. There’s much more than the lovely atmosphere here, there are classes you can take (such as painting or t’ai chi) and there is a garden cafe to grab food at. The botanical gardens offer so much, they are always having events here so make sure you check out their website to see what’s coming up!
Playhouse Square offers showings of many plays with a wide range of affordable tickets. These shows can range from independent productions to off-Broadway hits, so there is a theatrical performance here for everyone. If you check in early enough, you can secure tickets at a great price. Playhouse Square is also surrounded by plenty of pubs and restaurants, so you’ll get your chance to dine out while being classy watching theater. There are photo opportunities here as well, the Playhouse Square sign is a great backdrop and so is the chandelier.
Can’t afford the ticket or just want to party in the parking lot with everyone else? Go tailgating at a Browns game! You can grill food, drink anything from soda to beer, and hang out with your friends! This is definitely a cheaper options and can create more opportunities to do other things, even if the game is still going on.
The Cleveland Art Museum is one of the best art museums in the country. It holds rare pieces and limited-time exhibits. The exhibits are sectioned off by time periods, shape, color, and type. There are plenty of photo opportunities here- duh you’re surrounded by art- so be sure to bring a camera and dress nice. There is a cafe inside and a gift shop so you can bring home a memento or stop and get food. The art museum also holds different events so check out their website for any upcoming events or exhibits.
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has exhibits to explore and live music and events. There are exhibits on events such as The Garage, Legends of Rock, and British Invasion. These attractions include learning instruments, looking at some of the best rockstars ever, and The Beatles memorabilia. These exhibits take hours to go through, so save a good portion of your day to dedicate to some great musical icons.
West 6th is Cleveland’s street dedicated to bars, and an Insomnia Cookies. Here you’ll find rows of clubs and bars that you’ll have the pleasure of waiting in line for. These clubs play the newest music, have killer lights, and are full of alcohol, what else could you want? If you want more of a laid back bar, just down the hill to The Flats are a group of bars that are more social. The Piano Bar has live music and features a karaoke night, while Punch Bowl Social has games and a patio bar upstairs. These social clubs are better for those facing anxiety in crowded areas and loud music. Take a group of friends out for a night of fun at Cleveland’s hottest bars!
East 4th is the ally right by The Arcade that has a strip of restaurants waiting to be tried! From tacos to steak to coffee, it hits a lot of major cravings down this avenue. It even has a Corner Alley, which is a restaurants that has a bowling alley in it. This section of Cleveland is surrounded by even more restaurants, The House of Blues, and The Arcade which holds shops; making it a very popular spot. The hanging lights and brick buildings make this street aesthetically pleasing, so many people opt to take pictures here. Take some friends, your significant other, or family for a stroll down East 4th.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo draws in crowds of all ages. Animals attract people, but there is also food courts, gift shops, and educational programs. The zoo never fails to create a great opportunity for pictures. Who wouldn’t love to see a giraffe or elephant in your photos? Upload those pictures to your instagram and who wouldn’t be jealous of that? Correct, absolutely everyone will be jealous.
Anyone ready to test their luck out at slots, table games, poker? JACK Casino has four levels of pure gambling fun. They also have restaurants spread out through the casino so if you get hungry you can always find a place to grab a bite. This casino is open 24 hours so you can come at any time to take chances! Casinos offer the chance to win or lose money so good luck!
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