How to Visit Cleveland, Ohio

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Cleveland, Ohio is a great place to go on a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two. Located right on Lake Erie, this city has tourist attractions to visit, sports teams to cheer on, and beaches to enjoy. Activities for all ages are available in and near Cleveland, Ohio from swimming to shopping to walking. Ride a trolley, and see the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame all in Cleveland, Ohio.

Instructions

1. Check out the website www.positivelycleveland.com for hotel information and discount tickets before you book anything. This is Cleveland's official tourism website, so you will want to read this before you plan your trip. Cleveland has some public transportation, but it is easy to drive around in Cleveland and its suburbs. You can drive to Cleveland or rent a car once you get there.

2. Plan daily activities in different areas of the city. The downtown area has a lot to offer to families of all ages. On Lake Erie, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-- [phone] or www.rockhall.com--and the Great Lakes Science Center with an Omnimax Theatre--[phone] or www.greatscience.com--are located right next to each other. These are also within walking distance of the Cleveland Browns football stadium.

3. Visit University Circle, which is filled with museums and cultural institutions, such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Garden and Cleveland Orchestra. You can find information--hours, prices, and locations--at www.positivelycleveland.com.

4. Check out Cleveland's Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest, which has recently been renovated. Call [phone] for hours and special presentations or events or check out the website at www.clemetzoo.com. The zoo is large, and you can easily spend an entire day there. Food is available, but there are also picnic tables throughout the zoo if you want to bring your own lunch.

5. Plan to spend a day swimming in Lake Erie and hanging out at the beach. A nice beach to visit is Huntington Reservation (http://www.clemetparks.com/visit/index.asp?action=rdetails&reservations_id=1012) in Bay Village, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. You can swim, eat ice cream, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or walk along the beach. Consult the website for directions or call [phone].

Tips & Warnings

• Visit www.positivelycleveland.com. and order a free brochure.

• Check out the world famous amusement park, Cedar Point, in Sandusky, Ohio while you are staying in Cleveland (www.cedarpoint.com, [phone]).

Resources

• Cleveland tourism website