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Food scene
Simply the best croissants and baguettes! Also a great spot to pick up tasty sandwiches and soups.
28 locals recommend
The Stone Oven Bakery
2267 Lee RdSimply the best croissants and baguettes! Also a great spot to pick up tasty sandwiches and soups.
Classy and understated... This one is an absolute do-not-miss! The food, service and atmosphere are fantastic! And on Saturdays, they offer Prime Rib. I also highly recommend any of their fish dishes. Make reservations, or, if traveling alone, sit at their fun bar.
22 locals recommend
Gigi's On Fairmount
3477 Fairmount BlvdClassy and understated... This one is an absolute do-not-miss! The food, service and atmosphere are fantastic! And on Saturdays, they offer Prime Rib. I also highly recommend any of their fish dishes. Make reservations, or, if traveling alone, sit at their fun bar.
Great food and fantastic patio. L'abatros is located in University Circle near Case Western Reserve University.
37 locals recommend
L'Albatros
11401 Bellflower RdGreat food and fantastic patio. L'abatros is located in University Circle near Case Western Reserve University.
Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar
623 Euclid AveThis one never disappoints!
Simply the best coffee around. In Cleveland Heights, check out their location on Lee Road and East overlook in the old style diner. If you get there early, they will still have Cleveland Bagels, which are delicious.
82 locals recommend
Rising Star Coffee Roasters
1455 W 29th StSimply the best coffee around. In Cleveland Heights, check out their location on Lee Road and East overlook in the old style diner. If you get there early, they will still have Cleveland Bagels, which are delicious.
Delicious middle eastern food! I highly recommend their baba ganoush, which is smoke fired. Their pita pitzas are also delicious. In fact, I've never had anything that I did not thoroughly enjoy.
19 locals recommend
Aladdin's Eatery Cleveland Heights
12447 Cedar RdDelicious middle eastern food! I highly recommend their baba ganoush, which is smoke fired. Their pita pitzas are also delicious. In fact, I've never had anything that I did not thoroughly enjoy.
Sightseeing
Do you remember how much you loved the Christmas Story as a kid, or adult? Well, the actual house is in Cleveland and is worth a visit!
92 locals recommend
A Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th StDo you remember how much you loved the Christmas Story as a kid, or adult? Well, the actual house is in Cleveland and is worth a visit!
Cleveland have 100's of miles of trails throughout its metroparks, which was voted the #1 Metropark system in the country!
Yep... That's another #1 spot for Cleveland and another reason Why Cleveland Rocks!
11 locals recommend
Brookside Reservation
3900 John Nagy BlvdCleveland have 100's of miles of trails throughout its metroparks, which was voted the #1 Metropark system in the country!
Yep... That's another #1 spot for Cleveland and another reason Why Cleveland Rocks!
Looking for an amazing view of Downtown Cleveland at sunset? Then come check out the Solstice Steps in Lakewood. Then, go to one of Lakewood's numerous fantastic restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Solstice Steps
14532 Lake AveLooking for an amazing view of Downtown Cleveland at sunset? Then come check out the Solstice Steps in Lakewood. Then, go to one of Lakewood's numerous fantastic restaurants.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East BlvdThe Rockefeller Greenhouse, once part of their private estate, is open 365 days a year.
16 locals recommend
Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse
750 E 88th StThe Rockefeller Greenhouse, once part of their private estate, is open 365 days a year.
Bars, clubs & micro-breweries
Looking for expertly crafted cocktails? Look no further than this old-style speakeasy complete with secret entry. It's a small and cozy spot that fills up quickly!
Quintana's Speakeasy
2200 S Taylor RdLooking for expertly crafted cocktails? Look no further than this old-style speakeasy complete with secret entry. It's a small and cozy spot that fills up quickly!
Want to find a small local establishment that caters to the medical residents etc and serves delicious cocktails, then Lounge Leo is your place.
Lounge Leo
2161 Murray Hill RoadWant to find a small local establishment that caters to the medical residents etc and serves delicious cocktails, then Lounge Leo is your place.
Voodoo Brewery Cleveland
2279 Lee RdFantastic beer and bar food that is just a mile or two down the road.
Vault
2017 East 9th StreetSuper fun and trendy hotspot for a night out!
Culture
Know who has the 2nd most active theater disctrict in the nation? That's right, Cleveland does! Ours is second to only Broadway, so move over Chicago, DC, LA.
169 locals recommend
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid AveKnow who has the 2nd most active theater disctrict in the nation? That's right, Cleveland does! Ours is second to only Broadway, so move over Chicago, DC, LA.
Free entry to this amazing museum. You could spend days here and never get bored. It's located in University Circle, which was voted the #1 BEST Cultural District in the US in 2021!
365 locals recommend
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdFree entry to this amazing museum. You could spend days here and never get bored. It's located in University Circle, which was voted the #1 BEST Cultural District in the US in 2021!
Home to the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall is a feast for the eyes while enjoying some of the best pieces performed by the best musicians.
66 locals recommend
Severance Hall
11001 Euclid AveHome to the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall is a feast for the eyes while enjoying some of the best pieces performed by the best musicians.
Loved seeing the rejection letters that The Beatles received before being "The Beatles!"
480 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StLoved seeing the rejection letters that The Beatles received before being "The Beatles!"
Sports
If you are a baseball fan, then head over to Progressive Field to watch the Cleveland Guardians play.
186 locals recommend
Progressive Field
2401 Ontario StIf you are a baseball fan, then head over to Progressive Field to watch the Cleveland Guardians play.
FirstEnergy Stadium
100 Alfred Lerner WayCheck out the Browns play at FirstEnergy Stadium
Crazy about hockey? Check out the Cleveland Monsters. You can usually get good seats.
Cleveland Monsters
1 Center StCrazy about hockey? Check out the Cleveland Monsters. You can usually get good seats.
LeBron may not be here, but the Cleveland Cavaliers still put on quite a game1. Check them out at Rocket Mortgage Field House.
14 locals recommend
Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron may not be here, but the Cleveland Cavaliers still put on quite a game1. Check them out at Rocket Mortgage Field House.
Fitness
Want a fun place to get your sweat on? Try out the multitude of cycling and HIIT classes at Grooveryde in the van Aken District
GrooveRyde® | GrooveRyde Van Aken
3393 Tuttle RoadWant a fun place to get your sweat on? Try out the multitude of cycling and HIIT classes at Grooveryde in the van Aken District
Yoga Roots
3459 Fairmount BlvdWonderful yoga classes for all levels
Lotus Flower Yoga Collective
2319 Lee RoadCity advice
Getting around
In need of a car mechanic?
Call Bryan's Marathon on Lee Road. Competent and honest, he will not do unnecessary work.
Getting around
Be careful when driving
People often run through red lights. Pay attention before crossing an intersection