For a city that hosts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, it’s fitting for Cleveland to offer even more exciting things to see and experience. With its re-energized downtown, thriving food scene, and vibrant nightlife, Cleveland is everything you’d imagine a great American city to be.
Here are 10 of the best attractions worthy of your time.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
As one of the top art museums in the country, the Cleveland Museum of Art boasts one of the most renowned art collections in the world, including the largest Egyptian relic collection you’ll find anywhere. Some of the most popular pieces found in the museum include “The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew” by Caravaggio, “La Vie” by Picasso, “Marilyn x 100” by Warhol, and “The Thinker” by Rodin.
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Lake Erie
Summer sees a lot of amazing happenings take place on the beaches along the Lake Erie shoreline. Make sure to drop by during the warmer months, put on your best swimwear, and get ready to party.
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The Cleveland Orchestra
Declared the Best American Orchestra by The New York Times, the Cleveland Orchestra is known for its precision playing, elegant sound, and topnotch musicianship. Catch the orchestra in one of their frequent appearances at Severance Hall.
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Cleveland International Film Festival
First held in 1977, the Cleveland International Film Festival has become the biggest annual film festival in Ohio. The event, which is often held at the Tower City Cinemas, showcases over 200 features by established and emerging filmmakers from all over the globe.
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Great Lakes Brewing Company
The mahogany bar at the Great Lakes Brewing Company is famous for the Eliot Ness bullet that got lodged there. Lore has it that Ness’s gun discharged while he was having a cold one at the bar. Fortunately, no one was hit. Feel free to ask the bartender about the bullet’s location.
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Fireworks display
Fireworks are a citywide event in Cleveland. During the Fourth of July, the entire Lake Erie coastline lights up with some of the most dazzling pyrotechnics displays you’ll ever see. Among the favorite spots to view the sight include Jacobs Pavilion, Superior Viaduct, and Edgewater Beach.
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Lake View Cemetery
At the Lake View Cemetery lies John D. Rockefeller, the wealthy owner of Standard Oil. Folks say that if you leave a penny on his tomb, you’ll have good fortune. Other famous residents buried here include Eliot Ness, Carl B. Stokes, and President James Garfield.
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West Side Market
If you’re a foodie, make sure to pay the historic West Side Market a visit. In operation since 1912, the market is where you’ll find everything you want and need, whatever your food preference.
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Local boutiques
Popular shopping venues in Cleveland include the Gordon Square Art District, Fount leather design and production house, Trunk Collective, and iLTHY Workshop. You’ll find all these located along Detroit Road.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
No visit to Cleveland would be complete without a stop at the famed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Get to see Lady Gaga’s meat dress, Michael Jackson’s famous glove, and John Lennon’s Mellotron, among others.
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