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If
you've visited Cleveland, you know this region has a vibrant
arts scene with incredible theatre, a world-renowned
orchestra, opera, art museums, independent film and more.
You know we are a major sports town, rooting for our
baseball, football and basketball teams all year long (in
fact the Hilton Garden is right across the street from where
the Cavs and Indians play). You know we are located on Lake
Erie and surrounded by scenic park systems offering
excellent opportunities to bike, hike, kayak, fish, sail and
more. You know we are proud of the part we played in rock
history and we continue that legacy through an abundance of
live music clubs and the
Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame + Museum. You also know we
have a diverse culinary scene offering everything from
pierogi and walleye to gourmet four-diamond dining. Go to
www.positivelycleveland.com to find out more.
Cleveland
is also very affordable - rated in Tripadvisor.com's Top 10
Value
Destinations in 2006. Cleveland is conveniently
located within 500 miles
of
43% of the US population.
1. RESTAURANTS
Click here
to view all that
Cleveland has to
offer in the way of
dining. Cleveland
has restaurants to
meet even the most
discerning palate.
Click here to
download the
Downtown Cleveland
Dining Map
2. DINNER
THEATER
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Carousel Dinner
Theatre
(Akron, OH)
3. SHOPPING
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Tower City Center
Over 100 specialty
shops, six
restaurants, food
court and cinemas.
Bus parking
available.
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The Only Cleveland
Store
From souvenirs to
skyline pictures and
custom framing, we
have it all!
Specializing in
Cleveland – themed
corporate and
convention gifts and
baskets.
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The Arcade
A Cleveland Classic!
America's 1st indoor
mall has unique
shops, services,
food court,
restaurants and
must-see
architecture.
Historic Gateway
Neighborhood.
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Galleria at Erieview
Features a blend of
dining, shopping,
event space, and
businesses as unique
as Cleveland itself.
Located 3 blocks
from the Rock Hall &
Science Center and
minutes from most
downtown hotels.
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West Side Market
Don't miss the
culinary diversity
of the West Side
Market, a landmark
in the near West
Side neighborhood of
Ohio City. From
pierogi to falafel,
no place in
Cleveland combines
more cultures under
one roof than the
market with more
than
180 vendors
offering ethnic
delicacies and an
amazing variety of
fresh bakery,
produce, dairy
products, meats and
seafood.
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Lake Erie Artists
All kinds of art by
all kinds of
artists. Local
artists representing
a unique view of
Cleveland.
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The Bonfoey Gallery
Cleveland's most
comprehensive
gallery -
representing the
finest artists of
the region. Other
services include art
consultation, custom
framing, art
restoration,
appraisals and
installations. Gift
certificates
available.
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Marengo Luxury Spa
A luxurious, full
service day spa
offering massages,
facials, nail and
hair services. Group
discounts and
wedding packages
available. Voted
"Top 25 Spas".
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Chic et Mode
A flirty and fun
boutique with an
uptown edge! Unique
accessories & gift
items, handbags,
fashion,
accessories, funky
jewelry
hand-selected from
Europe & beyond.
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Constantino's Market
In the Warehouse
District. A
convenient, urban,
upscale market with
all of your basic
needs. Enjoy our
cafe or take home
our goodies.
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Steelyard Commons
Shopping Center
Cleveland's largest
outdoor value
shopping center
featuring Target,
Marshall's, Old
Navy, Wal-Mart,
Staples, Chipotle,
Applebee's,
Starbucks, IHOP plus
20 additional stores
and restaurants.
4. MUSEUMS
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Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame
With a permanent
collection drawing
from the most
impressive and
iconic rock and roll
artifacts and a
wide-ranging roster
of on-going and
temporary exhibits,
the Rock Hall is
dedicated to
exploring the past,
present and future
of the music and the
cultural context
from which it
emerges. The Museum
continually augments
its own collection
of thousands of
artifacts with items
on loan from artists
and collectors from
around the world. In
addition to these
items, the Museum’s
exhibits utilize
film, video,
interactive kiosks
and, of course,
music.
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Cleveland Museum of
Art
At Cleveland's
highest attended
museum, and one of
America's top 5 art
museums you'll see
admired masterpieces
from ancient times
to today
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Pro Football Hall of
Fame
(Canton, OH)
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Great Lakes Science
Center
400 hands-on
exhibits and
demonstrations about
science phenomena,
environment and
technology, plus
daily demonstrations
and the region's
only OMNIMAX
Theater.
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Crawford
Auto-Aviation Museum
The museum,
showcases nearly 200
antique, vintage,
and classic
automobiles,
motorcycles,
bicycles, automobile
culture and
aircraft. The
Crawford collection
is one of the top
ten in the nation,
according to Car
Collector magazine.
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Cleveland Museum of
Natural History
From dinosaurs to
diamonds, the Museum
is a beautiful blend
of traditional and
interactive
galleries related to
history, art and the
natural world.
·
Cleveland Police
Museum
Exhibits
photographs,
artifacts and
documents dating
from the founding of
the Department in
1866 to recent
times.
·
International
Women's Air & Space
Museum, Inc.
Discover the
achievements of
women in aviation
and space through
exhibits that
include an aerobatic
plane and a hands-on
mission control
console.
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Federal Reserve Bank
of Cleveland
The Learning
Center's videos,
interactive games
and exhibits teach
visitors about money
and value. Hours for
groups of 10 or
less: M-Th 10 a.m. -
2 p.m. (closed
holidays). Larger
groups need
reservations,
216-579-3188,
216/579-2102.
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The Children's
Museum of Cleveland
Discover the world
and learn through
play! We are the
only educational
institution that
specifically focuses
on early childhood
development -
socially,
emotionally,
physically and
intellectually.
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Museum of
Contemporary Art,
Cleveland "MOCA"
Showcases the
history of Northeast
Ohio's Jewish
community through
artifacts, unique
exhibits and
interactive
displays.
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A Christmas Story
House
Relive “A Christmas
Story” at Ralphie’s
actual house used in
the film –
completely restored
to its movie
splendor. Take a
nostalgic journey
through the Parker
house.
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Dunham Tavern Museum
Once a stagecoach
stop, Dunham Tavern
Museum is the oldest
Cleveland building
on its original
site. The
volunteer-run museum
offers tours and
educational
programming.
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Hale Farm & Village
Explore life in 19th
century America!
Visit authentic
historic buildings.
Chat with talented
interpreters. Enjoy
our farm animals.
(Bath, Ohio)
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Akron Art Museum
5. ATTRACTIONS
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Cleveland Zoo and
The RainForest
Cleveland Metroparks
Zoo is home to over
3,000 animals from
around the world,
including the
largest collection
of primate species
in North America.
Spend the day
discovering the
tropical wildlife of
The RainForest, the
mystery of Wolf
Wilderness and the
excitment of
Australian
Adventure. Open
daily 10 a.m - 5
p.m. Extended summer
weekend hours. Just
5 minutes from
downtown.
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Lake Erie Nature &
Science Center
Stroll through our
gardens, view our
indoor live animal
exhibits, then do
lunch at the
lakeside while
enjoying the view of
Lake Erie.
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Cleveland Botanical
Garden
An exotic new
Glasshouse - the
only one of its kind
in the world; 10
acres of beautiful
gardens, including
an award-winning
children's garden.
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Lake View Cemetery
Historic garden
cemetery founded in
1869 featuring the
Garfield Monument,
Wade Chapel and
Rockefeller Obelisk.
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NASA Glenn Research
Center
50th Anniversary
Year for NASA. Free
and open to the
public.Offering
interactive
exhibits, historic
artifacts, 1st
Saturday Tours, 3rd
Saturday events; new
Constellation
Gallery.
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USS Cod
Visit aboard the
U.S.S. COD Submarine
Memorial - the last
remaining WW-II
Fleet Submarine to
retain her original
configuration. COD
is a designated
National Historic
Landmark.
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The Holden Arboretum
Enjoy year-round
beauty and
activities with
about 20 miles of
trails; butterfly,
wildflower and
rhododendron
gardens; and natural
areas.
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Stan Hywet Hall &
Gardens
65-room manor on 70
acres with gardens,
conservatory &
museum store.
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Lake Metroparks
Farmpark
Hands-on Family Fun
- Milk a cow, take a
wagon ride, and meet
over 50 breeds of
farm animals.
Explore solar and
wind power, The
Great Tomato Works,
hydroponic exhibits
and stroll through
gardens.
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African Safari
Wildlife Park
Mid-west's only
drive-thru safari.
See and feed over
300 beautiful and
exotic animals (free
animal food
provided). Free
camel & pony rides,
educational animal
shows, and pig
races.
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Cleveland Metroparks
More than 21,000
acres in 16
reservations
surround Cleveland
Like an Emerald
Necklace. Walking
and hiking trails,
eight outdoor
education
facilities, seven
golf courses, four
swimming areas, 70
picnic areas and
twin refrigerated
toboggan chutes
offer opportunities
for year-round fun.
6. MUSIC
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The Cleveland
Orchestra
Long considered one
of America's great
orchestras, the
Cleveland Orchestra
performs in
Severance Hall,
located in
University Circle.
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House of Blues
Cleveland Gospel
Brunch
Award-winning Gospel
Brunch at House of
Blues Cleveland is
one-of-a-kind live
music show and
dining experience.
Enjoy delicious
all-you-can-eat
southern style
buffet every Sunday
with different
gospel groups.
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Nighttown
The only club in
Ohio on Down Beat's
List of the 100 Best
Jazz Clubs in the
World, with music 7
nights a week, great
food, cool vibe.
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Brothers Lounge
Described as the
ultimate intimate
concert club, the
historic Brothers
Lounge features live
music nightly and
fine food in a
harmonious setting.
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Cleveland Institute
of Music
Provides students
with a professional,
world-class
education in the art
of music, and
presents concerts by
faculty, visiting
artists and
students. Most
events free.
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Cleveland Jazz
Orchestra
A world class jazz
ensemble, performing
throughout Northeast
Ohio and available
for special events,
small or large
ensemble.
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Cleveland POPS
Orchestra
The critically
acclaimed Cleveland
Pops Orchestra,
under the baton of
conductor, Carl
Topilow, provides a
season of exciting
shows at Severance
Hall as well as a
Holiday Pops series
at Playhouse Square
Center.
7. NIGHTCLUBS
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Anatomy Nightclub &
Ultralounge
Fashionable interior
design and friendly
attentive staff
makes for the
perfect place for
your next private
party, corporate
event or happy hour.
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Beachland Ballroom &
Tavern
Nationally acclaimed
concert club,
Beachland's the real
Cleveland experience
with two venues
(tavern and
ballroom) in a
former Croatian
social hall, great
beer selection and
awesome jukebox.
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Caper's Bar
A blend of unique
concepts. Each
element is defined
by it's drive and
harmony. We blend
live music, food,
service and ambiance
along with Friday
and Saturday night
dance parties to
provide you with a
complete package
that will dazzle
all.
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Fat Fish Blue
A place where you
can just "lay back"
and enjoy live blues
5 nights-a-week,
great food and most
of all, each other.
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House of Blues
Cleveland
The 1200-capacity
Music Hall presents
live national
touring artists of
all styles and
genres of music.
Acts performing in
the state-of-the-art
facility range from
the soulful Al
Green, to "Bad to
the Bone" George
Thorogood, to shock
rocker Marilyn
Manson. HOB is
committed to
bringing Cleveland
the ultimate live
music experience.
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Howl At The Moon
Saloon
America's #1 Dueling
Piano Bar. A perfect
blend of music,
comedy and libation,
that will have you
on your feet singing
and dancing.
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Kevin's Martini Bar
The latest and most
innovative versions
of America's hottest
cocktail - the
Martini.
Specializing in "The
Standing Cocktail
Party" (at Pickwick
& Frolic)
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Nighttown
The only club in
Ohio on Down Beat's
List of the 100 Best
Jazz Clubs in the
World, with music 7
nights a week, great
food, cool vibe.
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Pickwick & Frolic
Restaurant and Club
Featuring a 185-seat
restaurant. American
Rustic Cuisine, made
from scratch. 125
seat cabaret
room/dinner show
packages, martini
bar and 400 seat
Hilarities 4th
Street Theatre
featuring live
national stand up
comedy.
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The Corner Alley
Blending the
excitement of
bowling with a cozy
martini lounge, The
Corner Alley
features
entertainment,
billiards,
interactive gaming
and an extensive
list of martinis and
specialty drinks.
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The Velvet Dog
Warehouse district's
premier dance club,
lounge and event
facility offering
renovated Downtown
atmosphere, sweeping
colors; lively
sounds. First and
second floor
lounges, outdoor
rooftop patio,
private
parties/events.
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View Ultra-Lounge &
Nightclub
Gateway District's
premier lounge and
nightclub on East
4th Street offers an
upscale atmosphere
bathed in amazing
lighting and video
effects. Mixed and
exceptional events,
bottle service and
rooftop cabana.
8. COMEDY CLUBS
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Pickwick & Frolic
Restaurant and Club
- Home to Hilarities
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Something Dada
Improvisational
Comedy Co.
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The Improv Comedy
Club & Restaurant
9. THEATERS
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Playhouse Square
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Cleveland Opera
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The Cleveland Play
House
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Cleveland Public
Theatre
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Great Lakes Theater
Festival
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Beck Center for the
Arts
10. AMUSEMENT
PARKS
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Cedar Point
Amusement
Park/Resort
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Memphis Kiddie Park
11. WATERPARKS
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Castaway Bay
(60 miles west of
Cleveland)
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Great Wolf Lodge
(60 miles west of
Cleveland)
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Kalahari Resort
(60 miles west of
Cleveland)
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Maui Sands Indoor
Water Park Resort
(60 miles west of
Cleveland)
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Geauga Lake's
Wildwater Kingdom
(31 miles southeast
of Cleveland)
For more information
on Cleveland, please
go to
www.positivelycleveland.com.
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