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Cleveland: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Rib Cook-Off
The Great American Rib Cook-off and Music Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cleveland, is the unofficial start to the Northeast Ohio summer season. The event, begun in 1992, features live music (included in the admission price); BBQ'd ribs with all of the fixings; and lots of fun.
Memorial Day Activities
Memorial Day has come to be known as the kick-off to the summer season, a day away from work and school,
Northeast Ohio Beaches
One of the most delightful parts of summer in Northeast Ohio is the number of sand beaches that dot the Lake Erie shore, from Sandusky to Ashtabula. Find out more about these varied locations.
Cedar Point Discounts
Find discounts to Cedar Point, located about 1 1/2 hours' drive from downtown Cleveland and consistently rated as one of America's favorite amusement parks. The 364-acre park is home to 17 roller coasters, a white sand beach, a classic merry-go-round, four children's areas and a plethora of shops, food stands and exciting rides.
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, formerly the Plain Dealer Pavilion, is a delightful venue for a summer concert. Located on the west bank of the Flats, this outdoor amphitheater offers bleacher and festival seating all with a view of the Cuyahoga River, the lights of downtown Cleveland, and the picturesque, lighted bridges.
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
Casino gaming is coming to Ohio--and to Cleveland. After the state gaming referendum passed in 2009, plans were set in motion all over the state to build casinos. In Cleveland, the initiative is headed by the Cleveland Cavaliers' majority owner, Dan Gilbert and Rock Ventures Inc.
Cleveland Kids Activities
From the Cleveland zoo to the Cleveland Children's Museum to attending a Cleveland Indians game, Northeast Ohio has a wealth of fun things to do for kids -- and their parents. Learn more about what to do with kids in Cleveland.
Summer Festivals in Cleveland
From mid-May until mid-September, Cleveland and the surrounding area comes alive with festivals, many of which celebrate Northeast Ohio's rich ethnic heritage. Make sure that your summer plans include a few of these favorites.
Free Things to Do in Cleveland
Enjoying Cleveland doesn't have to be expensive. Learn about the fun and free things to do in the city.
Cedar Point Area Hotels
Cedar Point, on the shores of Lake Erie just outside of Sandusky Ohio, is a roller coaster lover's paradise. In addition, the park has a marina, a white sand beach, live entertainment, fair food, and all sorts of amusement park attractions. There's so much to do you'll want to spend more than one day. To help you find a place to stay, there's a list of the top Cedar Point area hotels.
May Events
Learn all about the fun and exciting things going on in Cleveland during the month of May.
Northeast Ohio Water Parks
Water parks are great for cooling off in the summer and indoor parks are an ideal getaway from the snow and cold of a Northeast Ohio winter. Cleveland, and the surrounding area, has a number of fun resorts and other water parks. Below are our favorites.
Blossom Music Center
Blossom Music Center, located in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, halfway between Cleveland and Akron, is the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra as well as a scenic venue for all sorts of summer music concerts. Concert-goers can sit on the lawn or spring for a pavilion seat. Blossom is known for its spectacular July 4th concerts.
Cleveland Shopping Malls
Cleveland, and the surrounding area, has a variety of interesting shopping venues, from the architecturally
Parking near Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
Are you concerned about where to park when you visit the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland? You don't have to be. The casino and the surrounding area offers a huge number of parking spots as well as public transportation to all points around the city. Here's what you need to know:
Kings Island Discounts
Find discounts to Kings Island, located between Columbus and Cincinnati and consistently rated as a family favorite amusement park. The 364-acre park is home to 14 roller coasters, a 15-acre water park, a classic merry-go-round, a children's area and a plethora of shops, food stands and exciting rides.
Northern Ohio State Parks
Ohio has 74 state parks and some of the best of them are locate right here in the Northern part of the state. Enjoy the wonders of Lake Erie, a number of inland lakes and rivers, and the rolling hills of the eastern part of Ohio. There's something to do year-round.
Progressive Field
Progressive Field (formerly Jacobs Field), opened in 1994 in downtown Cleveland, is the home of the Cleveland Indian's baseball team. The sleek, modern facility offers lots of seats close to the field, club seating with food and beverage service, ample restrooms and concessions, and easy access to all parts of town. In short, it's a baseball fan's stadium.
Ohio Facts
Learn Ohio's state flower, state bird, largest county, number of counties, lowest point, and lots more Ohio facts.
Attractions near Cedar Point
Attractions near Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky Ohio
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Jobs
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland is coming to downtown Cleveland in early 2012. The casino, which is the first phase of a larger casino project, will be located at Public Square in the former Higbee Building. The company has said they will need around 1600 employees for this first phase and that more than 90 percent of them will be hired from the Greater Cleveland area.
Cedar Point
Located just over an hour's drive from downtown Cleveland, on the shores of Lake Erie, Cedar Point Amusement Park offers more roller coasters than any other park in the world as well as live stage shows, dozens of rides, a white sand beach, and lots of fun for all ages.
Geneva-on-the-Lake
Geneva-on-the-Lake, located on the shores of Lake Erie about an hour's drive east of Cleveland, was one
Top Cincinnati Attractions
Cincinnati, "The Queen City," is located along the Ohio River in southwest Ohio, about 3 1/2 hours from
June Events
Find out all of the diverse, entertaining, and fun things happening in greater Cleveland during the month of June.
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, located southeast of Cleveland in Aurora Ohio, is a collection of 70 outlet stores, including outlets of some of the most popular retailers in the US, such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren. The park-like atmosphere is festive and the prices can rarely be beat.
Cain Park Concerts
Cain Park, located east of downtown Cleveland in the suburb of Cleveland Heights, is a summer performing arts park surrounded by 22 acres of woodland. It's a lovely place to enjoy an evening concert under the stars.
Kellen Winslow
thumbnail bio of Kellen Winslow of the Cleveland Browns
Northeast Ohio Drive-ins
Northeast Ohio opened one of the first drive-in theaters with the debut of Akron's Starlight Auto Theater in 1937. Ohio grew to love the unique movie theaters and by the late 1960s, the state boasted 189 drive-ins. Today, over 80 percent of them are gone, but the remaining dozen of so in Northeast Ohio are a fun place to spend a summer's evening.
Kids Summer Camps
The Cleveland area offers a huge variety of interesting, educational, and fun summer camps for kids. Learn more about what's available in this list of 2008 Cleveland summer camps.
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Hotels
The first phase of the Cleveland casino project is slated to open in the former Higbee Building at Public Square in May of 2012. Although the initial building will not house a hotel, there are numerous places to stay within walking distance of the new casino.
The Fish of Lake Erie
Lake Erie, the shallowest lake of the five Great Lakes, is home to an abundant supply of fish. All year, there is some species to be found in this body of water that forms most of Ohio's northern boundary. Learn a little about eight of the most prevalent Lake Erie fish.
Lake Erie Catfish
Lake Erie Catfish, also known as Channel Catfish and Spotted Catfish, are an Ohio native. This tolerant
Ohio's Indian Mounds
Ohio has more than 70 Indian mounds, burial sites of the Adena and Hopewell tribes--the "mound builders"--who
Summer Outdoor Concerts
Cleveland has a variety of scenic and festive outdoor concert venues. Learn who's playing this summer at Blossom Music Center, in downtown Cleveland, and at Cain Park on Cleveland's east side, among others.
Haunted Cleveland
Squire's Castle, located in Willoughby Hills in the Cleveland Metroparks, was built in the 1890s by Feargus B. Squire, an executive with the Standard Oil Company. The British-born Squire intended to create a country estate, modeled after those in Britain. He began by building the gatehouse, complete with a living room, several bedrooms, and a hunt room with mounted animal heads. The Squires used the gatehouse as a weekend retreat while plans were being finalized for the main house.
Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Falls, a picturesque village of 4000 residents, sits at the edge of Cuyahoga County, about 40 minutes from downtown Cleveland. The town, named for the scenic falls in the center of town, is known for its historic architecture, varied restaurants, interesting antique shopping and art galleries, and its vibrant arts community.
Child's Birthday Party Places
If you are looking for a fun birthday party option for your child in Cleveland Ohio, look no further. The city has a multitude of options for children of all ages and interests. Your child will love these action packed parties and parents can enjoy the party as well as there is not set-up or clean-up involved.
Put-in-Bay
Put-in-Bay, located on South Bass Island, just north of Sandusky and Port Clinton Ohio, is Ohio's Lake Erie playground. Cut off in the winter, the island comes alive in the summer with antique stores, a vibrant marina, lots of lively bars and restaurants, and a home-grown brewery and historic winery. Put-in-Bay belongs in every Clevelander's summer plans.
Akron Playgrounds
Kids love to play and the Akron Ohio area has some great playgrounds for kids - here are the top ten. Playgrounds are safe places for kids to exercise, play with other kids, and enjoy the great outdoors.
Cleveland Zoo
Cleveland has one of the finest zoos in the country. The 183-acre park south of downtown features animals from around the globe, including many in an open-air setting. Adjacent to the park is a two-acre, enclosed rain forest exhibit.
Free Things to Do in Akron
Enjoying Akron Ohio doesn't have to be expensive. The "Rubber City" has beautiful parks, fascinating
Ohio Products
The diverse companies around the state of Ohio manufacture a wide range of products from detergent to greeting cards to hand-crafted furniture. Buying Ohio-made products saves on shipping costs and helps to support the local economy. Here are just a few of the things that are MADE in OHIO.
Cleveland Patio Restaurants
Outdoor dining is one of Cleveland's summer pleasures. Although the season can be short, the city abounds
More Free Things in Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio has an amazing array of small museums, art festivals, and concerts, all available for free. Learn more about what to do in Cleveland and the surrounding area, without spending a dime.
Memphis Kiddie Park
Memphis Kiddie Park has been delighting young children -- and their parents -- since 1952. The park boasts miniature rides, old-style concessions, and an arcade -- all geared towards children 1-8 years old. An adjacent 18-hole miniature golf course is rated one of the best in the state.
Ohio Marriage License
Getting a marriage license in Northeast Ohio is relatively easy. Just bring the necessary documentation and follow a few simple steps.
Thistledown
Thistledown Race Track, just east of Cleveland Ohio, offers live thoroughbred racing from April to mid-November, as well as simulcast racing from around the world. The one-mile oval dirt track is the site of the prestigious Ohio Derby, held each June.
Get an Ohio Fishing License
Ohio's Lake Erie shoreline as well as the state's many rivers and inland lakes offer excellent fishing opportunities, but first you must get an Ohio fishing license. It's easy and affordable. Learn how here.
Tremont
Tremont, located just south of downtown Cleveland, is one of the city's oldest and most historic neighborhoods.
Historic Churches of Tremont
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is a stylish church, built in 1912, the city's only Greek Orthodox Church until 1937. Today, it is an active parish and home to the Greek Heritage Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend.
Wildwater Kingdom
Wildwater Kingdom Water Park, located southeast of Cleveland in Aurora Ohio, is a 690 acre family-fun complex, complete with a variety of water attractions, a tidal wave pool, and thrilling water rides. The park complex, which includes the former Geauga Lake property, first opened in 1888 and is one of the country's oldest amusement facilities.
Mike Brown
Mike Brown, Head Coach, Cleveland Cavaliers
What to See in Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio has a plethora of sights -- from world-class museums to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to outdoor living museums. Find out more about what to do in Cleveland Ohio.
Cleveland Swimming Pools
Cleveland (Ohio) has a score of outdoor swimming pools and nearly as many indoor pools -- all offered free to city of Cleveland residents. Find out about the pool nearest you.
New Ohio Driver's License
Getting a new Ohio driver's license can be tricky. Learn what you need to get this important document.
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Nelson Ledges, located 30 minutes east of Cleveland in Portage County, offers swimming, camping, hiking, and lots of outdoor fun. In the spring, summer, and fall, it is also the home of numerous music festivals, including Hookah Weekend and the Grateful Fest.
Summer Art Festivals
Cleveland, and Northeast Ohio, have a rich history of arts and culture. In the summer, art comes outside in dozens of arts festivals. Some are serious juried shows; some feature up-and-coming local artists; all are interesting and fun. Check out our favorite area summer arts festivals (in date order).
Cleveland Airport Parking
Cleveland Hopkins airport offers many parking options -- from the official airport lots to nearby hotels to offsite lots. Find out which one is best for you.
Rock Hall
Learn about Cleveland's top attraction, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hessler Street Fair
Located on an unassuming street in Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood, the Hessler Street Fair is a celebration of music, food and art. The festival, held in mid-May each year, attracts more than 10,000 visitors each year.
Toni Morrison Books
Toni Morrison was born and raised in Lorain Ohio. She went on to write several moving novels, about growing
Tower City Center
Tower City Center is downtown Cleveland's shopping, dining, and entertainment center. Located beneath the Terminal Tower, right at Public Square, it's convenient, fun, and fashionable.
Cleveland Webcams
Take a look around Cleveland and Northeast Ohio without leaving your home. See the zoo, Cedar Point, downtown Cleveland, and more with this fascinating group of webcams.
Goodtime III
The Goodtime III is Cleveland's largest sightseeing vessel. The spacious, four-deck ship operates a regular schedule of Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River narrated sightseeing cruises from May through September as well as periodic theme cruises, dance cruises, and Friday happy hour cruises.
Downtown Cleveland Restaurants
Downtown Cleveland Restaurants
Gallucci's Italian Food Market
Gust Gallucci's is a complete Italian food market, located in Cleveland's Midtown Corridor, halfway between downtown Cleveland and University Circle. Started 85 years ago by an Italian immigrant, Gust Gallucci, hungry for the food of his homeland, Gallucci's still sells a wide variety of Italian canned goods, fresh and cured meats, cheeses, wines, and Italian housewares.
Lodi Station Outlets
Lodi Station Outlets is a collection of more than seventy stores, conveniently located just off of I-71 at route 83, about an hour's drive south of Cleveland. The cheerful and spacious complex has a children's playground, a food court, a visitor information desk, and acres of free parking.
Nautica Queen
The best view of downtown Cleveland is from just offshore in Lake Erie. There's no better way to enjoy that view than from the Nautica Queen, a romantic and charming ship that host luncheon and dinner cruises as well as Sunday brunch. It's also an ideal venue for a corporate party, a birthday party, or a wedding reception.
Romantic Cleveland
Cleveland offers a number of romantic things to do, from watching the sun set over Lake Erie to creating a picnic at the West Side Market to exploring the Larchmere Blvd. antique district. Learn more about Cleveland's romantic side.
Geneva-on-the-Lake Hotels
Geneva-on-the-Lake, located on the shores of Lake Erie about an hour's drive east of Cleveland, was one of Ohio's first lakeside resorts. The area boasts plenty of places to stay, from bed and breakfast inns to cottages to small hotels.
Amazone Family Center
Rockin' Robin's Amazone Family Entertainment Center, located in Medina Ohio, is loaded with fun recreation options for the whole family. There is a jungle full of excitement for children as they venture through two indoor playgrounds themed as the Amazon and equipped with all of the climbing, mazes and slides a kid could only dream of. The Laser Tag facility runs deep into the Amazon Jungle with the best laser tag system available.
Cleveland 4th of July
Get out and celebrate the Fourth of July in and around Cleveland at one -- or more -- of these family-friendly fireworks, music, and festival events.
Toledo Summer Festivals
From early June into September, Toledo, Ohio and its suburbs host a number of fairs and festivals celebrating culture and harvest. Multiple events are scheduled for each weekend throughout the summer, while those listed are the most popular in calendar order.
Feast of the Assumption
Cleveland Ohio's Feast of the Assumption, held each year in mid-August in the city's Little Italy neighborhood, is a four-day street fair that celebrates the Catholic Day of Assumption (August 15), when the Virgin Mary died and assumed her place beside Jesus. The Feast is a fun-filled Italian street party with rides, food, live music, a procession, and lots of fun.
Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
Cleveland's Rockefeller Park Greenhouse, located just off of Martin Luther King Blvd. near University Circle, is a wonderful collection of exotic and native plants. Admission to the greenhouse is free and highlights include the extensive orchid and tropical plant exhibits as well as the spring bulb and December holiday plants displays.
Cuyahoga Valley Railroad
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs through Ohio's only National Park, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, from Cleveland to Akron and Canton. A variety of excursions are offered year-round and each trip is a different adventure filled with fun, history and beautiful scenery.
Free Things with Kids in Cleveland
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio are filled with free activities for kids and adults to enjoy together. There's no excuse not to get out and explore Cleveland museums, parks and other wonders.
Southpark Center Mall
Southpark Center Mall is located south of Cleveland, Ohio in the suburb of Strongsville. The newest of the area's enclosed malls, this sparkling shopping mall features more than 180 retail stores as well as services and restaurants. There's something for everyone at Southpark.
Cleveland Shopping
Clevelanders love to shop and the city and its suburbs offer a myriad of shopping malls, antique districts, and outlet stores for residents and visitors alike.
Steelyard Commons
Steelyard Commons, at the edge of Cleveland's industrial valley, has risen from the LTV's abandoned no. 2 finishing mill. The mixed use shopping center will combine retail outlets, restaurants, a playground, and hiking and biking trails -- all in the heart of the city.
Cleveland Restaurants
Cleveland Ohio was settled by a mixture of ethnic groups and their influence is felt most richly in the city's many interesting -- and delicious -- restaurants.
Hotels near Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic, located on 140 acres in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood , treats more than 3 million
Free Things - Part III
Cleveland Ohio has an amazing array of small museums, art festivals, and concerts, all available for free. Learn more about what to do in Cleveland and the surrounding area, without spending a dime.
Punderson State Park
Punderson State Park, located east of Cleveland in Geauga County, offers visitors year round sports, lodging, and scenic beauty. Among the many activitis at Punderson are camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, boating, and swimming.
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Directions
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland is the first Ohio casino to open its doors. Located in the center of downtown Cleveland at Public Square, the casino features 2,100 slot machines, 65 table games and a separate poker room. Getting to the casino is easy, whether you're coming from the east, south or west.
NE Ohio Colleges
Cleveland and Northeast Ohio are home to a diverse collection of colleges and universities, from public urban schools, like Cleveland State University, to private small town colleges, like Hiram College. Learn more about these Ohio institutions of higher learning.
Lake Erie Facts and Fun
Lake Erie, which forms Cleveland's northern boundary is the most shallow and the southernmost of the five Great Lakes. The lake provides transportation, employment, food, and recreation to residents of and visitors to Northeast Ohio. It is a bountiful resource and a source of endless fascination.
Children's Museum of Cleveland
The Children's Museum of Cleveland is an interesting and interactive place for kids and adults to learn and have fun together. Located in the University Circle neighborhood, the museum, established in 1981, is designed specifically for children ages 12 months - 8 years and their caregivers. It's a great place to spend the afternoon.
West Side Market
The West Side Market, at the edge of Ohio City in Cleveland, is a cultural and culinary gem. Opened in 1912, the market combines graceful Neo-Classical/Byzantine architecture with a vibrant produce and meat, poultry, and dairy market. Not only is the West Side Market an interesting and fun place to visit, it's a great place to find quality groceries at affordable prices.
Gay and Lesbian Bars
Cleveland has a number of gay and lesbian bars, ranging from dance clubs to those with karoke nights to leather bars. Here's a look at some of the most popular.
Burning River Fest
Cleveland Ohio's Burning River Fest, begun in 2002, showcases environmental issues while creating an enjoyable day of food, music, and outdoor fun. The event is the brainchild of the Great Lakes Brewing Company, who crafts a Burning River Ale, a name that evokes the sad chapter in the city's history when in the 1970s the Cuyahoga River caught fire several times.
Lake Farmpark
Lake Farmpark is a delightful working farm and learning center, just 25 miles east of downtown Cleveland. See 50 different breeds of livestock, marvel at honey and maple syrup being made, and enjoy one of the many special events, such as the annual Vintage Ohio wine festival held at the park. It's fun for the whole family.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium, located in the Powerhouse on the west bank of the Flats, is opening on January 21, 2012. This new Cleveland attraction will feature more than one million gallons of water and marine life than ranges from local Lake Erie fishes to exotic fish from around the globe.
Famous Toledoans
For a city of a little more than 300,000 residents, Toledo Ohio has a variety of famous residents, past and presents--from movie stars, like Katie Holmes, to sports personalities to writers. Learn more about famous Toledoans here.
Buckeyes Candy
Growing up in Columbus, candy buckeyes were always a part of any platter or tin or holiday treats. Made of chocolate and peanut butter and crafted to look like the fruit of Ohio's state tree, the Buckeye, these bite-size treats are a regional favorite.
Beachwood Mall
Beachwood Place Mall, located east of Cleveland in Beachwood Ohio, is an upscale shopping facility, anchored by Nordstrom's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Dillards. The enclosed mall with more than 120 retailers, services, and restaurants is easy to get to from all over the area and offers ample free parking.
Top Akron Attractions
Akron Ohio, about an hour's drive south of Cleveland, is rich in industrial, artistic, and technological
Ohio Wineries
Learn about the delicious and varied wines produced by Ohio's Lake and Ashtabula County wineries.
Crocker Park
Crocker Park, opened in 2004, is a 75-acre, parklike complex of retail shops, restaurants, offices, and luxury apartments, located about 30 minutes west of Cleveland in Westlake, Ohio. Its picturesque cobblestone walkways, fountains, and town square make it an ideal place to shop, dine, live, and work.
Favorite Cleveland Attractions
Cleveland has a myriad of varied attractions, from the well known, such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, to the lesser known, such as the Crawford Automobile and Aviation Museum. Visitors and residents alike will enjoy visiting one or more of these Cleveland museums, parks, and other historic sites.
White Bass
The White Bass, also called the Silver Bass, is distinguished by its silver color and white belly. This
Great Lakes Science Center
The Great Lakes Science Center, at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor, just down the road from the Rock and
Cedar Point Roller Coasters
Cedar Point, located in north-central Ohio, is home to 17 roller coasters that range from classic wooden coasters to inverted coasters to the latest in coaster technology.
Ohio and Cleveland Maps
Get driving distances, discover a nice getaway, and learn more about Northeast Ohio and the Cleveland area in this series of maps.
Cleveland's Best Coffee Houses
Cleveland Ohio is known for its many quirky coffee houses, many of which offer free Wifi access and a variety of food as well as coffee. From Tremont to Ohio City to Cleveland Heights, here's a list of the best.
Food Stamps in Cleveland
Cuyahoga County offers food stamp assistance for needy citizens. Here's a walk-through of the steps necessary to apply for this assistance, written by a CSU student, who just applied for -- and received -- food stamps.
Johnny Appleseed
One of Ohio's most colorful--and beloved--legends is that of Johnny Appleseed, the kindly and eccentric farmer who spawned the apple industry in Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Indiana.
NE Ohio Farmers Markets
One of the joys of summer in Northeast Ohio is the abundant farmer's markets that spring up around the area beginning in May and continuing through the fall harvest season. A careful shopper can find all of his food there, from luscious produce to hand-picked flowers, with everything offered in between.
Best Cleveland Steakhouses
The Midwestern United States are known for their quality beef and Cleveland Ohio is no exception. From downtown to the outer suburbs, the Greater Cleveland area offers a wealth of delicious steakhouses. See our list of the best.
Restaurants near Cedar Point
Cedar Point, America's favorite amusement park for more than a decade, offers a number of eateries with the park gates. However, sometimes it's nice to get away from the crowds and the midway for a relaxing meal. Here are a few favorite restaurants within a short drive of Cedar Point.
Geneva-on-the-Lake Restaurants
Geneva-on-the-Lake , located about one hour's drive east of downtown Cleveland, is a quirky, relaxed,
Cleveland Pizza Places
What's the best pizza restaurant in Cleveland? Read about our favorites.
Hale Farm and Village
Hale Farm and Village, a part of the Western Reserve Historical Society, is a working museum, adjacent to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Once the home of early Western Reserve settler, Jonathan Hale, the museum features livestock, 19th century working artisans, and the original red brick farmhouse.
Cleveland's Asiatown
Cleveland's Asiatown, roughly bounded by Superior, Payne, East 29th and East 39th Streets, is small but colorful. Located just east of downtown, the neighborhood features interesting architecture, delicious and varied restaurants, and unique Asian shopping. Cleveland's Asiatown continues to evolve as old families and new money move to the area, rehabbing old buildings and creating new businesses.
Black Crappie
Black Crappie, native to western Lake Erie as well as other Ohio streams and rivers, prefer clear water with little vegetation.
Kelleys Island
Kelleys Island, the largest of the Lake Erie islands, is located just off the north central Ohio coastline, accessible by frequent ferries and small airplanes. The island is a summertime favorite. Less crowded than its cousin, Middle Bass Island and Put-in-Bay, Kelleys is known for its restaurants, winery, Victorian Houses, and its Glacial Grooves, remnants from the Ice Age.
Dr. Bob's Home
Dr. Bob's Home, in Akron Ohio, is where Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) all started in 1935. The purpose of AA is to help alcoholics gain and retain sobriety by sharing experiences, problems and hopes with one another. Dr. Bob and Bill W. worked with alcoholics one at a time to help them achieve sobriety in Dr. Bob's Home. Today the house is completely restored and welcomes visitors free of charge.
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art, located about 15 minutes east of downtown Cleveland in the University Circle area, which houses several other Cleveland museums and attractions, is known for its extensive collection of Pre-Columbian art, medieval European Art, and Asian and Indian art.
Libbey Glass Outlet Store
The Libbey Glass Outlet store, in Toledo, Ohio, is not only a great destination for shoppers on the lookout for a deal, but for anyone interested in the city's glass history and having a fun downtown experience.
July Events
Find out all about the fun, entertaining, and exciting events happening in Greater Cleveland during the month of July.
Hotels near Kings Island
Looking for a plan to stay near Kings Island amusement park, located just north of Cincinnati? The area offers a wide range of hotels in all price ranges. Here are a few suggestions:
Movies Made in Northeast Ohio
Cleveland has been the set of numerous major movies. In addition, the city is home to several very talented independent filmmakers and the annual Cleveland International Film Festival.
Cleveland Sightseeing Tours
Sometimes sightseeing is more fun and more interesting with someone to tell you what you are seeing. Cleveland offers several sightseeing tours.
Great Lakes Brewery
The Great Lakes Brewery, located just west of downtown in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, is Ohio's first microbrewery. Established in 1988, the historic six-building complex now includes a brewery, a brew pub, banquet facilities, and a gift shop.
Cleveland Furniture Stores
Greater Cleveland Ohio has a great collection of independent and chain furniture stores. Whether you're looking for one piece or decorating an entire house, there are plenty of choices.
Stan Hywet Hall
Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, Ohio is a National Historic Landmark. The 65-room Tudor-style mansion was built by Goodyear Rubber Company founder, F.A. Seiberling and his wife Gertrude. Today, the gracious mansion and elaborate gardens are open to the public. The site also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.
Toledo Ohio Attractions
Toledo Ohio, the "Glass Capital of the World," is just a two-hour drive from downtown Cleveland. The
Northern Pike
The Northern Pike is a long, slender fish, native to Ohio. It is found primarily in the Lake Erie waters
Ohio Presidents
The United States has had fewer than 50 presidents in her 200+ years, but eight of them have come from
LeBron James
LeBron James swept into Northeast Ohio's consciousness when as a High School student in Akron, he shattered school and state basketball records. Today, the basketball phenom is the centerpiece of the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as a model of how to handle a meteoric rise to fame and wealth with style and class.
Cleveland Garden Centers
Find all the plants, vegetables, seeds, and supplies for a perfect Northeast Ohio garden. Cleveland has a wonderful variety of nurseries, garden centers, and plant stores.
Romantic Akron
There is an endless number of entertainment options available to you in Akron, Ohio. Add a little romance
Hibachi Japan Steak House
Hibachi Japan Steak House, in Akron Ohio, is an authentically decorated Japanese steakhouse with delicious food and moderate prices. It has been under the same ownership more than years and has had a full Sushi Bar for the past 16 years, the oldest in Summit County. It's a business model that works.
Parade the Circle
Parade the Circle, held each June in Cleveland Ohio's University Circle neighborhood, is a free, interactive, multi-cultural celebration. The highlight of the day's events is the festive parade around Wade Oval, with the citizens marching in their fanciful, hand-made costumes. Other features include dozens of hands-on activities, a live concert stage, and roving street performers.
Independent Bookstores
The guide's picks for the most interesting independent bookstores in Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland Movie Theaters
Cleveland has a wide range of movie theaters, from small one-screen theatres to restored vintage theaters to modern multi-screen complexes. Find a movie theater near you on this list of Cleveland movie theaters.
Midway Mall
Midway Mall is located just off of I-90 and the Ohio Turnpike in Elyria Ohio, east of Cleveland. The mall, built in 1965, features 138 stores, services, and restaurants, including anchors Dillard's, Macy's, J C Penney, and Sears.
Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, established in 1925, was the first municipally-owned airport in the United States. Still owned by the city, it is the 34th busiest airport in the country and serves over 12 million passengers each year with 320 flights to 80 destinations.
Walk Thru the Botanical Garden
The Cleveland Botanical Garden, originally called the Cleveland Garden Center, was founded in 1930, primarily as a place to house the extensive library of garden books donated by Eleanor Squire. The center was first located in a small boathouse on the shore of Wade Lagoon. The Center moved to its present location -- the former site of the Cleveland Zoo -- in 1966 and added the 18,000-square foot Glasshouse in the mid-1990s when the Center changed its name.
Cleveland Luxury Hotels
If you are looking for luxury accommodations, Cleveland has several high-end hotels and inns to please the most discriminating visitor, in downtown, in the neighborhoods, and in the suburbs.
The Arcade
The Arcade, located between Superior and Euclid Avenues in downtown Cleveland, is one of America's first indoor shopping malls and Cleveland's first skyscraper. Built in 1890, the magnificent building consists of two 9-story towers, connected by a glass and metal, 5-story atrium. Today, the building houses a Hyatt Hotel, retail shops, and a food court.
Cleveland RTA
Cleveland's Regional Transit System (RTA) traced its history back to the city's first electric railway cars in the late 1900s, the first such system in the United States. Today, RTA oversees a system that encompasses 59 municipalities, 458 square miles, four rail lines, and 90 bus routes.
Legacy Village
Legacy Village is a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, located east of Cleveland in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The upscale, outdoor mall, opened in 2003 combines a variety of interesting restaurants with popular home furnishing, clothing, and housewares retailers. The result is aesthetically pleasing and fun.
What is Lake Effect Snow?
Lake Effect Snow, also called snow squalls, results from cold, arctic air traveling over a relatively warm body of water. The cold, dry air picks up the lake moisture and deposits it, in the form of snow, over land. In Cleveland, the wind generally blows from the west across Lake Erie and dumps the Lake Effect snow in the city's eastern suburbs.
Largemouth Bass
The largemouth bass, also called a black bass, grows to be around 12" to 15" long. This Ohio native is
Midges: Cleveland's Bugs
Each spring and fall, Cleveland's lakefront communities are invaded by small, harmless, mosquito-like insects called midges. They only stay about five-ten days, but the swarms can be startling to visitors and newcomers.
Cleveland Ohio Visitors Guide
Cleveland Ohio, on the shores of Lake Erie, is filled with a wealth of cultural attractions, fine dining and ethnic restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and exciting sports teams. It's a fun -- and affordable town to visit.
Eton Shopping Center
Eton, located east of Cleveland in the suburb of Woodmere, is a stylish collection of unique stores, services, and restaurants. The beautifully-landscaped shopping center looks more like a European village than a mall and features lots of outdoor seating in the summer as well as a generous number of chess tables.
Rockside Road Hotels
Rockside Road, in the Cleveland Ohio suburb of Independence, offers a good selection of reasonably-priced hotels that are convenient to all parts of the city as well as Akron.

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