Have friends or family coming in from out of town & need some ideas on things to do or places to go? I’ve got you covered! Both my husband & I’s families live out of state & I seem to ask for recommendations every year on Instagram. Someone suggested I make a list for others in a similar boat so here it is!
1. Visit A Museum – if you haven’t been to all the museums around Northeast Ohio yet. Head over to the Attractions page HERE for a list! Looking for FREE museums? Tap here for a list!
2. Visit Gardens, A Zoo, or Nature Center – this might be an obvious one but zoos, gardens, &/or nature centers are a great place so spend the day. Head over to the Attractions page HERE for a list!
3. Visit the West Side Market or a Farmers Market – the West Side Market is a great place to do some shopping or take in the amazing architecture. Visit the calendar HERE for a list of local farmers markets as well!
4. Ride the Downtown Trolley – hop on the B-Line Trolley for a ride around downtown Cleveland.
5. Catch a Cleveland sports game – find tickets for the Browns, Guardians, Cavaliers, Monsters, Crushers, or Captains games!
6. Catch a Show at Playhouse Square – if you’re lucky, there may be a show to see at Playhouse Square.
7. See The Cleveland Orchestra – check the schedule to see a show!
8. Visit Little Italy – with a variety of shops & restaurants, it’s a perfect place to stroll & take in the sights.
9. Visit a Winery – for the wine lovers in your life, view a huge list of local wineries HERE!
10. Visit a Brewery – guests more of a beer fan? View a huge list of local breweries HERE – some even offer tours!
11. Play Shuffleboard – visit Forest City Shuffleboard to try your hand at shuffleboard.
12. Go Out For Ice Cream – who doesn’t love ice cream? Choose from 50+ locations HERE!
13. Go on a Boat Tour – for a full list of options, visit the Attractions page HERE!
14. Take a Pic at The Cleveland Script Signs – for all locations, view the guide HERE!
15. Enjoy The Outdoors – for a variety of outdoor activities including local parks, playgrounds, waterfalls, & more, visit all the Outdoor Fun Guides HERE!
16. Go on a Train Ride – head to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a train ride & swing by Ohio’s only National Park!
17. Have Fun on a Farm – from llamas to drive through safaris, view more animal/farm encounters HERE!
18. Free Things To Do – for a list of 25+ FREE things to do around Cleveland, view the guide HERE!
19. Play A Round of Mini Golf – tap HERE for a list of mini golf locations!
20. Go Bowling or Conquer an Escape Room – for a full list, view the Attractions page HERE!
21. Go Shopping – for a full list of local locations (some even have large outdoor spaces to lounge in or grab a bite to eat), view the list HERE!
22. Indoor Fun – weather not cooperating or just looking to stay inside? Head to the Indoor Fun guides HERE!
23. Have Fun at a Waterpark – are you guests the adventurous kind? View a list of waterparks HERE!
THINGS TO OUTSIDE OF THE CLEVELAND AREA
Visitors up for a drive? Here are some ideas for a mini road trip!
OHIO’S ISLANDS – gather up the gang & head to Ohio’s very own islands – choose from Put-In-Bay, Middle Bass Island, or Kelley’s Island!
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE – visit this coastal town on the east side of Cleveland for some Lake Erie fun!
THE WARTHER MUSEUM OF GARDENS – located in Dover, this museum + gardens features the life & work of Earnest Warther, World’s Master Carver.
VISIT AMISH COUNTRY – from a variety of shops & restaurants to a drive-thru animal zoo, there’s lots to do in Amish country!
HISTORIC ZOAR VILLAGE – visit Zoar for history, art, & architecture!
HARTVILLE MARKETPLACE – if your guests enjoy local vendors & a flea market, this is a great option!
LEHMAN’S – visit this large retail shop “for a simpler life” in Kidron!
THE J.M. SMUCKER CO – located in Orrville, this is a great stop for some sweet treats!
