Cleveland
Despite nearly 20 years in Ohio, we're still getting to know Cleveland. But what we've experienced from the city so far, we've grown to love.
Food & Drink
Erie Island Coffee Co.: northeast Ohio chain with multiple locations
Great Lakes Brewing Company: a long-time leader in the craft beer business; tour their brewery and eat in the brewpub in Ohio City
Lucky's Cafe: Tremont cafe using local ingredients to craft loads of creative dishes
Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream: delectable ice cream at this Ohio City staple
Slyman's Restaurant: old school deli that serves heaping mounds of corned beef
Tommy's: popular veggie-friendly Coventry spot
XYZ the Tavern: solid beer and food at this Detroit Shoreway pub
Parks, Museums, & Attractions
A Christmas Story House: tour the iconic house used in the holiday cult classic, then visit the museum across the street!
Cleveland Museum of Art: world-class art museum with free general admission
East 4th Street: happening spot with restaurants, bars, music venues downtown
Great Lakes Science Center: science museum on the waterfront with exhibits, NASA-related pieces, interactive activities, and even an old steamship you can tour!
Lakeview Cemetery: beautiful cemetery with stunning views; the Garfield Monument is one of the more famous sites. See also the Wade Chapel with Tiffany glass and leave a penny on J. D. Rockefeller's grave.
Ohio City Farm: the city's largest urban farm, located close to the market
West Side Market: a must-stop in Cleveland, a long-running indoor and outdoor market in a beautiful brown brick building in the Ohio City neighborhood
Read our Cleveland itineraries
A Day in Cleveland
A day trip for a conference that include the West Side Market, Science Center, and a few good eats.
August 2014
Fleeing to the Cleve
An invited trip that had us exploring several Cleveland eateries, museums, and other iconic stops.
August 2013