WHILE IN CLEVELAND
Cleveland is rich in arts, culture, sports, entertainment and dining. While you are visiting us, plan on venturing out into the community and visit one or more of the many attractions, events, and places of interest… (Our staff will help you get there.)
Museums/Entertainment
Great LakesScienceCenter
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland,OH44114
216-694-2000
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
Cleveland,Ohio44114
216.781.7625
ClevelandMetroparks Zoo – Features a rain forest, pachyderm and other special exhibits.
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-6500
ClevelandMuseumof Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr
Cleveland, OH 44106
(800) 317-9155
Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 721-1600
ClevelandMuseumof Art – One of the fines art museums in the U.S.
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland,Ohio44106
Playhouse Square
2nd Largest Performing Arts Center in the U.S. features Broadway musicals, serious drama, concerts, children’s theatre, experimental theatre and etc.
ClevelandOrchestra – What else needs to be said.
Special Interests:
West SideMarket
Over 100 ethnically diverse vendors
Fresh produce, meat, seafood, ready-to-eat foods, best gyros in the city (Steve’s Gyros)
On the corner of West 25th andLorain inOhioCity
Whole Foods Market
Cedar Ave.
University Heights,OH
Beaches/Parks
EdgewaterPark – beach/picnic area
Huntington Beach – beach/picnic area
MentorHeadlands – beach/picnic area
FairportHarbor – beach
LakewoodPark
ShakerLakes
Wendy Park/Whiskey Islandmarina/restaurant/park
ClevelandMetroparks – referred to as “The Emerald Necklace” this extensive park system surrounds the entire Cleveland metro area.
Hiking, biking, fishing, golfing, swimming
Professional Sports
Cleveland Browns – NFL Football
Cleveland Cavaliers – NBA Basketball
Cleveland Indians – MBL Baseball
Lake Erie Monsters - AHL Hockey
Cleveland Gladiators – Arena Football
Restaurants
Ohio City
Bier Markt/Bar Cento (imported beers, gourmet pizzas)
Great Lakes Brewery (local brewery, great food)
Flying Fig
West Side Market Café (great breakfast, lunch)
Nate’s Deli (Middle Eastern, best hummus)
Johnny Mango’s (Latin American food, juice bar)
Momocho (featured on TV, Mod Mexican)
Heck’s Café (great burgers)
Tremont
Southside (inexpensive and good)
Ty Fun (best Thai)
Parallax (
Lago (upscale Italian)
Tap House
Edison’s (good pizza)
Bac (Thai)
Lincoln ParkPub
Lolita
Civilization (coffee shop)
Banyan Tree (eclectic boutique)
Lakewood
Players onMadison(gourmet pizzas, other good food)
Buckeye Beer Engine (good beers and burgers)
Diner on Clifton(good breakfast place)
Angelo’s Pizza
Pier W (seafood, beautiful views)
Brother’s Lounge (upscale pubfare, live music)
Three Birds (upscale, modern American)
Two Dad’s Diner
Detroit-Shoreway
Luxe (eclectic, urban, modern)
Happy Dog (hot dogs)
Parkview (great brunch, live music)
Cropicana atWhiskeyIsland(outside at the marina, casual)
Stone Mad
Via Zapata ( Authentic Mexican)
Coventry
High Thai’d (Thai)
Pacific East (Japanese, sushi)
Winking Lizard (local pub fare, many beers)
Bodega (martini bar with tapas)
Tommy’s (vegetarian, good milkshakes)
La Cav du Vin (wine bar)
Cedar-Lee
Lemongrass (Thai)
AnatoliaCafé (Turkish)
Brennan’s Colony (pubfare with patio)
Clyde’s Bistro (contemporary comfort food with patio)
Melt Bar and Grilled (famous, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches)
Lopez (upscale Latin fusion, patio)
The Tavern Company (pubfare with patio)
Cedar-Lee Movie Theater (independent films)
Revive (fair trade store)
University Circle
L’albatros (French)
Sergios (Italian)
All the museums are here
Case Western Campus
Little Italy
Mia Bella
Mama Santa’s
Michaelangelo’s
Corbo’s (bakery, famous for their cassata cakes)
Presti’s (bakery, good donuts)
Beachwood
Red (steakhouse)
Benihana (hibachi, Japanese)
Moxie (steaks 7 seafood)
Giovanni’s (Italian)
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Beachwood Place(mall)
Sushi Rock
Melange (contemporary American)
Mitchell’s Ice Cream (local ice cream)
Legacy Village (Cedar Rd in Beachwood)
Stir Crazy (make your own stir fry)
Bar Louie
Claddagh’s Irish Pub
The Melting Pot (upscale, fondue)
The Cheesecake Factory
Nordstrom Rack (Nordstrom Outlet)
Larchmere
Menu6 (contemporary American)
Academy Tavern (pubfare, good fish frys)
Larchmere Tavern
Felice (Spanish)
Big Al’s (featured on TV, greasy spoon place)
Eton (Chagrin Blvd)
Fleming’s (Steaks)
Mitchell’s Fish Market (seafood)
Paladar (Central & South American)
Taza (Middle Eastern)
Bravo (Italian)
Pacific East (Japanese)
B-Spot (Michael Symon’s burger place)
PF Chang’s (Asian fusion)
Shaker Square
Fire (wood-fired ovens)
Sergio Sarava (Brazilian)
Grotto Wine Bar
Zanzibar(Soul Food)
Balaton (Hungarian)
SASA (Japanese)
Yours Truly (casual, good breakfast)
Captain Tony’s (pizza)
Jackie Chan’s (chinese takeout)
Shaker Square Cinema (movie theater)
Ask Pat Tecco for more information
Downtown
Lola (Michael Symon restaurant, E. 4th)
Greenhouse Tavern, E. 4th)
Zocalo (Mexican, E.4th
Brasa (Brazilian, lots of meat, W. 6th)
Blue Pointe Grille (seafood)
Johnny’s (steaks)
Sans Souci (French)
Morton’s Steakhouse
Pickwick & Frolic (Hilarities is here also.)
Zinc Bistro (American contemporary)
House of Blues (Cajun, Southern)
The Chocolate Bar (chocolate peanut butter cup martinis, enough said)
Chinato (upscale Italian, E. 4th)
XO (steaks & chops, W. 6th)
Cowell & Hubbard ( E. 13 and Euclid)
Star ( Theatre District)
Chagrin Falls
Jekyll and Hyde’s (Hyde Parkrestaurant, upscale, great views)
Yours Truly
Jeni’s Ice Cream (unique flavors, savory ice creams)
