Best Things to Do in Cleveland

The stamp is a great place for a souvenir photo and is also a gathering point for various food trucks. On Fridays there are even live music performances.

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The Flats is the name given to an area of Cleveland that was once an industrial area of the city but is now best known for its lively nightlife. The area is on the banks of the Cuyahoga River and was neglected for a while before being injected with life.

Probably the most famous of all of Cleveland’s attractions is the Rockand Roll Hall of Fame. The unusual building was designed by the architect I M Pei and houses an extensive collection of music memorabilia.

Home to a vast collection of American art as well as a variety of medieval, European and Asian art, The Cleveland Museum of Art has a taste of cultural pieces from around the globe.

Fascinating exhibits here include a three million year old direct ancestor of a human. The remains which are affectionately known as “Lucy” were a major discovery and a really big deal in the world of anthropology. Most peoples favorites however are the visually impressive dinosaur skeletons.

The Great Lakes Science Center offers a hands on learning experience right on the edge of Lake Erie. The large range of exhibits at the center include the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and the Science Phenomena Zone that explores unusual occurrences that can all be explained via hands on scientific experiments.

After undergoing a much needed restoration in 2002, the market has regained its popularity and regularly attracts bargain hunters, gourmets and souvenir shoppers.

The garden is made up of several impressive themed areas with carefully selected flowers including the Inspiration Area which aims to inspire people with ideas for their own garden.

The imposing but iconic sight of the USS Cod Submarine Memorial greets you from the shores of Lake Erie.

The submarine was used in the Second World War and, as you might expect, has had an eventful history during its active years. Most famously, it is noted for being the first submarine vessel used in a submarine to submarine rescue in 1945.

During the summer, you can board the vessel via the original hatches and tour the various areas of the submarine.

Just outside of the city center of Cleveland, is the much loved Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The zoo is one of the oldest in the United States.

The animals range from great apes such as the Western Lowland Gorilla to aquatic species and fishing cats. There is even an insectarium for those of you who don’t get squeamish easily.

The zoo boasts the largest collection of primates in North America and a year round botanical garden.

Often referred to as an outdoor museum, the Lake View Cemetery covers a large expanse of land and holds more than 100,000 graves.

The cemetery started its life in 1869 and is still used for around 700 burials each and every year. Notable graves here include those of James Garfield and John Rockefeller.

There are monuments here in honor of these men and the Wade Chapel, built in remembrance of J Wade, is also worth viewing.