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The 88 acres known as the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve began life in 1979 as a confined disposal facility to contain sediment excavated from Cleveland Harbor. About 280 species of birds have been recorded to date, and spring and fall migration can bring spectacular fallouts of birds.
The Rockefeller Park Greenhouse had its origins more than a century ago. The first plans for the City Garden, as it was originally called, were presented in 1902.
The GOODTIME III is the largest passenger luxury ship in Cleveland, holding up to 1,000 passengers for its cruises and tours on its four decks.
This historic cemetery is the burial place of 20th U.S. President James A. Garfield, Elliot Ness and John D. Rockefeller. Lakeview also houses many rare plant species, including the Japanese thread-leaf maple.
The Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) is located in University Circle, Cleveland's renowned arts and cultural district. The Society's headquarters houses an extraordinary group of distinguished collections including The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.
At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History you can explore our exhibits, meet our wild animals, take a hike, join a class—all while creating meaningful memories.
The mission of the International Women's Air & Space Museum is to collect, preserve, and showcase the history and culture of women in all areas of aviation & aerospace; educate people of the world about their contributions; and inspire future generations by bringing the history to life.
20 lush gardens including a glasshouse with desert and rainforest biomes, a shaded woody boardwalk, and a children’s garden.
See internationally recognized works of art in this stellar collection, including a special Egyptian room, an armor court, and Impressionist masterpieces.
Home to world-renowned museums, prestigious universities, nationally recognized hospitals, eclectic restaurants, beautiful parks, and cozy spaces. Start exploring today!
The Cozad-Bates House is the only pre-Civil War home remaining in University Circle. A new interpretive center, open Saturdays from Noon-4:00 p.m., highlights this area’s history as a center of anti-slavery activism and honors those seeking freedom through indoor exhibits and outdoor installations.
The world's only museum celebrating the music, this impressive building features new exhibits, new programs, live performances and the world's largest single collection of rock and roll memorabilia.
This hands-on science museum is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and features hundreds of interactive exhibits, giant-screen films in a six-story domed theater, daily demonstrations and educational programs.
Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter.
The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed performing ensembles in the world. In concerts at home, in residencies from Miami to Vienna, and on tour around the world, The Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic excellence, concert programming, and community engagement.
Regarded by many music-lovers as one of the world's most beautiful concert halls, Severance Hall opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. The building’s architectural significance has been recognized by local and national preservation societies, including the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places, and Severance Hall is a recipient of the Honor Award...
Once a stagecoach stop on the Buffalo-Cleveland-Detroit Post Road, today the museum is the oldest building still standing on its original site in the city of Cleveland. The museum and its gardens offer insight into the lives of early Ohio settlers and travelers.
The largest performing arts center in the country outside of New York, the not-for-profit Playhouse Square is Northeast Ohio’s destination for Broadway and more great entertainment.
Opened in 1890 at a cost of $875,000, The Arcade Cleveland was America’s inaugural indoor shopping center. “Cleveland’s Crystal Palace,” as it was known then, is the city’s first building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Just a few blocks from the Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square hotel you can catch the latest shows at Playhouse Square, get in tune with your favorite music at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, and explore the Great Lakes Science Center.
The Old Stone Church, long a downtown Cleveland landmark, has a congregation dating back to 1820. Officially known as The First Presbyterian Society, it was founded at a time when Cleveland was just a village of a few hundred people.
More than 100 stores, many restaurants and the 11-screen Tower City Cinema are centered in the heart of downtown. Free.
Set inside a much-loved landmark building in downtown Cleveland, Kimpton Schofield Hotel honors the past — we’ve restored the gorgeous facade of our brick building to its circa-1902 look — while celebrating the here and now.
Set in a converted 1906 bank, this upscale hotel is an 8-minute walk from Playhouse Square, a 10-minute walk from Tower City-Public Square subway station and 3/4 of a mile from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
The 132-acre reservation serves as a refuge for diverse wildlife in an urban setting. It is also an attractive spot for area picnickers and a resting site for walkers, cyclists and others who use the All Purpose Trail. This reservation connects to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Located in Garfield Heights, Garfield Park Reservation has become a treasured urban oasis that has withstood the test of time.
Great Lakes Watersports rents Watercraft at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River in Downtown Cleveland's Flats West Bank neighborhood.
Lady Caroline is the perfect venue for weddings, group outings, corporate events, business meetings and reunions. Your group can celebrate together on a regularly scheduled voyage or a private charter.
The 147 acre Edgewater Park is the westernmost park in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation.
Camp Cleveland is the historic location of the largest of Cleveland’s six Civil War training camps for the Union. The Camp Cleveland Interpretive Area features several oversized swings overlooking downtown Cleveland, a replica Civil War cannon, greenspace with picnic tables and grills, and benches representative of barrack beds beneath a metal framework mimicking the size of the Civil War barracks.
With origins of the land dating back to 1840 the West Side Market is Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market. Today the market is home to over 100 vendors of great ethnic diversity. You can find not only fine meats and fresh vegetables, but also fresh seafood, baked goods, dairy and cheese products, and even fresh flowers.
The Victor offers private and shared rooms with free parking, free wifi, kitchen, bicycle storage, lounges, laundry, and a roof deck with great views of the city.
Visit this rejuvenated historic Cleveland neighborhood, high on a bluff over the Cuyahoga River. Tremont is the site of the first University in Cleveland, the first public art gallery, and numerous historic churches, all surrounding a New England-style town square with trendy shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries.
Steelyard Commons is easily accessible from all of Cleveland’s major highways. The shopping center is anchored by Target, The Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory and ALDI. Steelyard Commons hosts several events throughout the year such as National Night Out Against Crime and an annual Trick-Or-Treat afternoon, in addition to combining retail shopping, restaurants, and a one-mile stretch of The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail — all in the heart of the city.
The Cleveland Cliffs Steel Heritage Center celebrates the industrial history of the Cleveland. The center is an old clock tower that was moved next to the Towpath Trail, and features several outdoor, interpretive exhibits that explore the city’s connections to the steel industry. You can find the Steel Heritage Center along the Towpath Trail at Steelyard Commons.
Located in the Village of Newburgh Heights and the City of Cleveland, though small in size, the 59-acre Washington Reservation has a big impact on the community. Cleveland Municipal Schools operate the successful Washington Park Horticultural Center. The reservation also hosts the Washington Golf Learning Center, home of the First Tee of Cleveland, an organization that positively impacts young people by teaching life skills through the game of golf. Washington Golf Learning Center is America's first publ...
Parking spots and a portable restroom are available at this trailhead. Nearby is The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, where the trail follows the northernmost remaining 4.4 miles of watered canal and features wildlife management areas, fishing opportunities and scenic beauty.
Northeast Ohio's most-visited year-round attraction, the zoo is home to 3,000 animals representing 600 species. The Zoo's top attractions include African Elephant Crossing, The RainForest, Northern Trek, Australian Adventure, African Savanna, Waterfowl Lake and the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building. The Zoo also is a leader in research and conservation both on-grounds and abroad helping to ensure a better future for wildlife and their natural habitats. Discover the wildlife, mystery and the excitement of the Zoo's adventures.
Located on 325 acres in Cleveland's industrial heart, through the villages of Cuyahoga Heights and Valley View, the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation offers unique opportunities for discovery. Tucked amid the Shortline railroad trestle, pipelines and steel mills are the lush fields and forests of the river valley. The reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic 309-mile Ohio & Erie Canal.
At this Visitor Center, you will find interpretive exhibits about the complex relationships between people, nature, and industry in the Cuyahoga Valley. It also offers the starting point to a Quest, wonderful opportunities for birdwatching and easy access to the Towpath Trail.
Mill Creek Falls is an awesome 48-foot waterfall, the tallest in Cuyahoga County.
Only six miles outside of downtown Cleveland, Bacci park offers pavilions, a playground, a fishing pond, ballfields and walking trails.
West Creek Reservation invites the cyclist, hiker, picnicker and birdwatcher to a varied upland and wetland landscape.
Red Roof Inn is just 5 minutes from Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga National Park and Railroad.
As of summer 2023, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is not running from this station.
This Towpath Trailhead is at Lock 39, one of over 200 locks that once operated along the Ohio & Erie Canal.
This reservation features a deep gorge -- declared a National Natural Landmark -- carved out by Tinker’s Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. Mature trees and abundant wildflowers are found within its deep forests.
Brighten your visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a stop at the Canal Exploration Center, located in a canal-era building once served canal boat passengers waiting to pass through Canal Lock 38.
Overlooking the Ohio & Erie Canal in Valley View, Ohio stands a two-story Federal-style building. It holds within its handmade bricks and hand-hewn beams stories of the valley’s early white settlers. Cuyahoga Valley National Park preserves this historic structure.
Brecksville Reservation is deeply cut by seven distinct gorges, which have a wide variety of soil and sunlight conditions, fostering the growth of rare, unusual and endangered plants.
At this boarding station of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, you can flag down the train (with both arms, please!) and load up your bike for a smooth return.
The Station Road Bridge, near Brecksville, Ohio, was built in 1882. It spans the Cuyahoga River between Cuyahoga County and Summit County, Ohio. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
The only national park in Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, the park combines nature, history, scenery and recreation in one setting.
