Travel Destinations Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Explore Music History, Leafy Parks and Mod Museums in Cleveland Rock out at the famous Hall of Fame, then roll toward the stellar shops and restaurants that hug the Lake Erie shore. By Jess Hoffert Jess Hoffert Jess Hoffert is the custom projects editor at Meredith Travel Marketing, where he gets to dream up and produce inspiring print and digital content for clients including Kansas Tourism, Visit North Carolina, Explore Minnesota, Travel Wisconsin and Visit Montana. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Drake University in Des Moines, and was previously a staff editor at Midwest Living. When he's not on the road, you can find him building LEGO sets and watching the latest binge-worthy show with his partner, Andrew, and cats, Leo and Max. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 13, 2022 Cleveland Museum of Art. Photo: Ryan Donnell Free and Fab The collections at The Cleveland Museum of Art span 6,000 years. Look for highlights like Andy Warhol's Marilyn x 100 and a 5 ,000-year-old statuette believed to be from Western Anatolia. Top Things to Do on a Budget in Cleveland Family Hits Eat Melt Bar and Grilled gussies up the humble grilled cheese with gourmet add-ons such as vegan bacon and berry preserves. Purists (or picky eaters) can always opt for a Kindergarten, the cheesy toasted classic. Play Diverse outdoor spaces at Cleveland Botanical Garden feature roses, topiaries, herbs, perennials, a Japanese garden and more. Spot honeybees, turtles and frogs in the Hershey Children's Garden. Budget Pick Watch cow-milking and horse-grooming demos at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, and check out seasonal maple syrup production at this working farm east of Cleveland. Wagon rides offer a jaunty tour of the bucolic grounds. Top Things to Do with Kids in Cleveland Bob Stefko Bucket List Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock fans make pilgrimages to the I.M. Pei-designed museum to learn about the genre's evolution and the artists' often antiestablishment points of view. Tons of memorabilia and music fill airy galleries. West Side Market For 109 years, Clevelanders have stocked their kitchens from the indoor market. Buy unique cheeses, hummus, nuts and more from vendors who reflect Cleveland's melting-pot heritage. The Arcade Cleveland Shop, dine or simply pop in for photos at one of the city's most iconic public spaces. The Victorian-Era retail center features a massive glass ceiling, sparkly railings and the Hyatt Regency Cleveland hotel. Cuyahoga Valley National Park Thirty minutes from downtown, forests, waterfalls, more than 100 miles of biking and hiking trails, and a scenic excursion train promise a serene getaway at Ohio's only national park. Playhouse Square One of the largest performing arts centers in the U.S. stars five theaters restored to 1920s elegance. An outdoor chandelier with 4,200 crystals mirrors the theaters' ornate lobbies. Top Things to Do in Cleveland What to Eat Breakfast Dessert for breakfast is totally a thing at Presti's Bakery, a fixture in Little Italy since 1903. Doors open at 6 a.m. for fresh bread; doughnuts; and treats like cannoli, tiramisu and baseball-size cream puffs. Lunch Views of the Cuyahoga River complement weekend brunches of lobster omelets and crab cake Benedicts at Alley Cat Oyster Bar in the buzzy Flats East Bank area. Kevin J. Miyazaki Dinner Ribs, brisket and pork belly slow-cook to juicy perfection in wood-fire smokers at Mabel's BBQ, a downtown endeavor of celebrity chef and Cleveland native Michael Symon. Worth the Splurge Designed to resemble the hull of a cruise ship, Pier W restaurant is set within a cliff overlooking Lake Erie. Fresh seafood and prime meats pair with panoramic city views. 3 Great Places to Get a Sip Raise your glass, mug or teacup to the immigrants who spawned a full-on brewery boom in Cleveland, with 26 of them operating here by 1910. Beer Sample from a dozen or so craft beers on tap at Great Lakes Brewing Company, housed in a 19th-century tavern. Flights pair with locally sourced meats, cheese and produce. Coffee The only prescription you need in the 1881 Flandermyer Drug Building: a bold cup of espresso from Civilization (and a freshly baked scone or muffin to go with it). Tea Amber Pompeii, the owner of Cleveland Tea Revival, will happily explain the secrets of kombucha, pu-erh and oolong in this warm neighborhood spot. Schofield Hotel. Kevin J. Miyazaki Where to Stay Playful nods to the city's musical and manufacturing history—acoustic guitar loaners, sock-monkey-and-argyle-sweater carpet design—elevate a stay at The Schofield Hotel, a Kimpton property in the heart of downtown. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit