Children's Museum of Cleveland 10730 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-791-7114, Questions such as how water affects the weather and can bridges and buildings help define the character and culture of our communities are explained at this museum that provides a creative, hands-on environment for children and families. more... 

Goodtimes Amusement Park 33777 Chester Road, Cleveland, OH 44011, Located in Avon, 440-937-6210, Many avenues of fun for the whole family to enjoy is available at this amusement center that includes bumper boats, miniature golf, a large arcade, a laser tag arena, and the largest go-kart track in the area. more... 

Lake Farmpark 8800 Chardon Road, Cleveland, OH 44094, Located in Kirtland, 440-256-2138, 800-366-FARM, An award-winning, open air, family oriented science and cultural center that welcomes visitors to explore agriculture, farming, and country life through activities such as tapping trees for maple syrup, milking cows, and tasting apple butter. more... 

Lazer X Treme 13409 Smith Road, Middleburg Heights, Cleveland, OH 44130, Southland South Shopping Center, 440-842-6044, This laser tag and arcade offers fun for the whole family. Celebrate a birthday party, special event, or just have some fun at Cleveland's only extreme laser tag arena.  more...

Swings and Things Family Fun Center 5801 Steams Road, Cleveland, OH 44143, Located in Olmstead Township, 330-235-4469, The largest family fun center in Ohio, this year round amusement center offers numerous activities for the whole family to enjoy including two go-kart tracks, bumper boats, two miniature golf courses, a batting range, picnic areas, and an ice cream parlor. more...

First Church in Oberline Lorain and Main Streets, Oberlin, OH 44074, 440-775-1711, Built in 1842, this historic church served as the meeting site for the Oberline Anti-Slavery Society and the site of a funeral for a four-year-old fugitive slave child who is buried in Westwood Cemetery.

Century Village 14653 East Park Street, Cleveland, OH 44021, Located in Burton Village, 440-834-1492, Walk through over 100 years of history at this fully restored Western Reserve village that offers a window into the customs and everyday activities that spanned the era from the late 17th century to the late 18th century. Visitors can explore a log cabin from the late 1700s, a Marshall's office, a blacksmith shop, a mid-19th century church, and many more historic buildings while at this living museum. more... 

Hale Farm and Village 2686 Oak Hill Road, Cleveland, OH 44210, Located in Bath, 330-666-3711, 800-589-9703, A unique 19th century outdoor living history museum that specializes in role playing and crafts and recaptures the way of life in 1848 when settlers were settling in the Western Reserve area of Ohio. The village includes a museum in the Hale Homestead, as well as a surrounding village that is complete with sheep, cows, pigs, and horses, and “residents” who provide demonstrations in period activities. more... 

Lake View Cemetery 12314 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-421-2665, Modeled after the magnificent garden cemeteries of Victorian England and France, this outdoor museum and historic garden cemetery was founded in 1869 and is nestled on 285 beautiful acres. The Garfield Monument, the Nade Chapel, the Rockefeller Obelisk, and many historical grave sites are part of the cemetery. more... 

USS Cod 1089 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44114, 216-566-8770, Designated a National Historic Landmark, this World War II fleet submarine has retained its original configuration and tours are available of the magnificent ship. more... 

NASA John Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135, Located at Lewis Field, 216-433-4000, This research center is NASA's leading center for research, technology and development in the areas of aircraft and space propulsion, electronic propulsion, satellite communications, and aerospace technology. more... 

Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College 87 North Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074, 440-775-8665, One of the finest college art museums in the nation. Over 11,000 objects from all parts of the world represent a variety of media from prehistoric times to the present. more... 

Artstown Studios Gallery 33489-1 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012, 440-933-2035, Home to over 25 resident artist, as well as showcasing the works of over 25 nonresident artists. Offers classes in everything from acrylics to wheel pottery. 

Cleveland Museum of Art, The 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-421-7340, The rotating collections at this museum include works from multiple historical periods and cultures including examples of the artistic traditions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, Ancient Islam, as well as the Medieval and Contemporary periods. The collections span a range of artistic media that include painting, sculpture, photography, and decorative arts. more... 

Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-721-5722, Over 200 rare vintage automobiles and aircraft are showcased in this unique museum that shows examples of cars and airplanes spanning the time from the late 19th century into the latter 20th century. more... 

International Women's Air and Space Museum 1501 North Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114, Located at Burke Lakefront Airport, 216-623-1111, A unique museum that highlights women's achievements in aviation and space plus features an on site research center and gift shop. more... 

James A. Garfield National Historic Site 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060, 440-255-8722, Discover the Victorian splendor of the United States' 20th President's home which was nicknamed "Lawnfield" by journalists who camped out in the front yard during Garfield's presidential campaign. Originally built around a nine room farmhouse, many rooms have been added and many improvements made making this house the beautiful example of Victorian architecture that it is today. The grounds around the house include a carriage house, the campaign office, a pump house, a barn, and a chicken coop. more... 

Kent State University Museum East Main and South Lincoln Streets, Euclid, OH 44242, Located at Kent State University, 330-672-3450, Focusing mainly upon the history of fashion in clothing and decorative arts, this museum has a collection of clothing that includes multicultural costumes, as well as a chronicle of the ever novel evolution of Western fashions. The nine galleries host changing exhibits of interest and the collections of the museum include items related to fashion, ethnic fashions, textiles, decorative arts, fine arts, and collectible glass ware. more... 

Miami University Art Museum Patterson Avenue, Oberlin, OH 45056, 513-529-2232, Completed in 1978, houses five galleries of changing exhibitions, a growing permanent collection of approximately 16,000 artworks, a lecture hall, a library study room. Situated on three acres of scenic sculture park grounds. more...

Museum of Contemporary Art 8501 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-421-8671, An ever changing, dynamic evolution of exhibits that interpret cultural developments through the works of both emerging and established artists is showcased at this museum that also offers free gallery tours. more... 

Polka Hall of Fame 291 East 222nd Street, Euclid, OH 44123, 216-261-FAME, 866-66POLKA, The American Slovenian Polka Foundation operates this unique attraction that pays tribute to Cleveland's greatest polka artists through exhibits and events. more... 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 1 Key Plaza, Cleveland, OH 44114, 216-781-7625, 888-764-ROCK, Showcasing the colorful artists and innovators who have been inducted into the cultural pantheon known as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this museum features over 50 exhibits, as well as dynamic cinema presentations, rare collectibles, and the world's largest single collection of rock and roll artifacts, all tracing the history of rock and roll. more...

Shaker Historical Society and Museum 16740 South Park Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44120, Located in Shaker Heights, 216-921-1201, Housed in a Tudor style mansion, this museum is proud to display fine Shaker artifacts and furniture as a way to share the inherent aesthetic value of these objects. A library and gift shop are also on site. more... 

Steamship William G. Mather Museum 1001 East Ninth Street Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114, 216-574-6262, This bulk freighter navigated the Great Lakes from 1925 through 1980 and is now retired and serves as a floating maritime museum that chronicles maritime life on the Great Lakes. more... 

Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-721-5722, A great variety of things are to be seen at this complex that houses nearly 200 historic autos and aircraft, historic costumes, a recreated historical village, and a variety of changing exhibitions. Mansion tours are also available.  more... 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park 216-524-1497, Located along the banks of the Cuyahoga River, the 33,000 acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park contains rugged backcountry hiking trails, the historic 60-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, a graded biking and hiking trail, and the Ritchie Ledges, perfect for hiking. Activities offered include ranger-guided programs, concerts, scenic train rides, sightseeing at the historical sites, picnicking, bird watching, golfing, fishing, and winter sports.

Cleveland Botanical Garden 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-721-1600, Ten acres of beautiful formal and natural gardens can be found at this garden lover's paradise that also features an award-winning children's garden and an exotic glasshouse, the only one of its kind in the world. Advice on horticulture, landscape and floral design, and environmental conservation is available. more... 

Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation 750 East Eighty-Eigth Street, Cleveland, OH 44113, Located in Rockefeller Park, 440-892-6588, A series of 23 historic gardens within Rockefeller Park, this cultural garden federation was conceived to celebrate cultural diversity and promote world peace.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens Located at East Boulevard, University Circle, 216-664-2517, Spanning both sides of East Boulevard, this cultural garden covers 50 acres and is home to over 60 institutions representing the cultures of over 20 nations. All of the gardens are distinctive in their own way and visitors will see long Grecian columns, curving staircases, and stone busts of historical figures while touring the gardens.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109, 216-661-6500, One of the oldest zoos in the country, this zoo features over 3,300 animals and occupies 165 rolling, wooded acres. The Rain Forest exhibit features a two story glass atrium, simulated tropical thunderstorms, rain forest flora and fauna, a 25 foot waterfall, and animals native to the jungles. more... 

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park 301 Huntington Beach Drive, Cleveland, OH 44113, Located at Fairport Harbor, 440-636-9972, Beautiful 22 acre lakefront park that is located next to the historic Fairport Harbor Lighthouse and Marine Museum and includes a playground, drinking fountains, picnic areas, pavilion areas with grills, volleyball courts, and a beach that features a gradually sloping, sandy bottomed entrance into the water. more...

Holden Arboretum 9500 Sperry Road, Cleveland, OH 44094, Located in Kirtland, 440-946-4400, The largest arboretum in the United States, this arboretum encompasses 3,100 acres of horticultural collections and gardens that are open year round. An abundance of forest and woodlands, meadows and display gardens, mountains and ravines, rock ledges and lakes, rivers and streams, wetland and bogs, and wildlife are on site. more... 

Penitentiary Glen Reservation 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Cleveland, OH 44094, Located in Kirtland, 440-256-1404, Beautiful nature preserve that encompasses almost 400 acres of forest, fields, wetlands, and gorges and offers protection to a variety of fragile and endangered plants and animals. A pavilion sheltered picnic area, a wildlife center, a gift shop selling natural treasures, scenic hiking trails, a gorge filled with picturesque views, a butterfly garden, a miniature steam powered train, and a host of programs and events welcome visitors all year long. more... 

Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The One Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-231-4600, Take journeys across the interstellar reaches of the universe in a state-of-the-art planetarium or explore exhibits that depict the lives of dinosaurs and gigantic prehistoric fish at this natural history museum that is the home of a three million year old Australopithecus skeleton, one of the first known bi-pedal, ape-like primates. This museum also presents exhibits that showcase mastodons, mammoths, biology, zoology, botany, geology, astronomy, paleontology, archaeology, and anthropology.  more...

Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, Located in North Coast Harbor, 216-694-2000, One of the largest science museums in the nation, this museum features three floors with over 350 interactive exhibits about science phenomena, the environment, and technology. The only Omnimax Theater in the region is also located at this museum and daily demonstrations and educational programs for students and educators are available. more... 

HealthSpace 8911 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-231-5010, Grow from what you learn at this center that features traveling and permanent exhibits specifically designed to teach healthy lifestyle choices. Educational classes are also available. more... 

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 1664 Main Street, Cleveland, OH 44264, Located in Peninsula, 330-657-2000, 800-468-4070, This scenic railroad features excursions through the Cuyahogo Valley National Recreation Area to the Hale Farm and Village, the Akron Valley Business District, and the downtown Akron Quaker Square area. Days and hours may vary. more... 

Goodtime III 825 East Ninth Street Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114, Located at North Coast Harbor, 216-861-5110, The largest sightseeing and charter boat in Cleveland, this company offers daily tours and entertainment excursions, as well as luncheon and dinner cruises. Custom arrangements can be made for special excursions to include such extras as catering, live entertainment, and a disc jockey.  

Nautica Queen 1153 Main Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115, Located in the West Band of the Flats, 216-696-8888, 800-837-0604, This luxury cruise ship offers daily lunch and dinner cruises with elegant dining in a stylishly graceful atmosphere. Saturday family lunches and Sunday brunch cruises are also available. more... 

Trolley Tours of Cleveland Located at Burke Lakefront Airport, 216-771-4484, Offering the finest tour and transportation service in the city, this bright red trolley tour is known for the "Historic City Tour" that covers 20 miles and over 100 points of interest. more...

Crooked River Brewing Company, The 1101 Center Street, Cleveland, OH 44113, 216-771-BEER, This brewery brews a variety of handcrafted beers and ales with seasonal beers and an Irish red ale being among the specialties. The facilities also include a tap room, a party center, and a gift shop. more...