Area Attractions

A stunning piece of daring architecture designed by internationally renowned architect I. M. Pei, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum contains equally remarkable interactive exhibits, films, videos and priceless and poignant artifacts of history’s greatest musicians and singers. Yearly, talented musicians are recognized for their contribution to the history of music and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is renowned for its vast collection of music history. Whether it’s pieces of Jimi Hendrix’s guitar, an Elvis Presley original jumpsuit or Slash’s top hat, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland offers something for every type of music lover!

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Quicken Loans Arena hosts an entire entertainment experience! Most notably, The Q is home to the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the leadership of NBA phenom Lebron James, the Cavaliers have pounded out win after win on the Q’s hardwood. The Q also houses some of the hottest concerts, most spectacular family shows and signature sporting events like the Mid-American Conference men's and women's basketball tournaments.

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Home to the Cleveland Indians, Progresive Field is the site of some of the greatest moments in the history of baseball. Built within the physical boundaries of three main streets in downtown Cleveland (Ontario to the west, Carnegie to the south, and E. 9th Street to the east), Progresive Field offers a fan-friendly facility and intimate environment to watch the beloved Tribe.

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The loyal fans of the Cleveland Browns are notorious for their dedication and support to the franchise. Whether you’re an avid fan and require season tickets in the Dawg Pound or if you’re simply just a lover of the game, the Brownies will give you thrills and excitement at every home game.

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If you enjoy ethnic flavors and farmers markets, you will be crazy about Cleveland's West Side Market. This market is a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1912. Built in the tradition of European market halls, it has a soaring vaulted ceiling where vendors gather each morning with the freshest produce or an array of ethnic foods. Find everything from Middle Eastern cuisine at Judy's Oasis to Hispanic cuisine at Orale. Visit Wiecek's Meats and you can pick up fresh beef products or sample your way through Urban Herbs, City Roast and Great Harvest Bread Company.

West Side Market presents the diversity of the city in its’ finest form. Visitors from all around the Northeast region come to enjoy the original delicacies and treats exclusively offered at West Side Market. Be ready for large crowds, especially on weekends or before holidays.

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The Victorian building at 2516 Market Avenue that houses the smoke-free Great Lakes Brewing Company Brewpub features anywhere from a half-dozen to 10 home brews on tap daily. Great Lakes Brewing is Cleveland's biggest local brewery. Once a French restaurant called the "Market Street Exchange,” The Brewpub is actually two historic buildings merged: The Market Tavern and MacClean's Feed & Seed Company. The Market Tavern was established circa 1865 and became a popular watering hole for Cleveland's various legal and civil service professionals and tradesmen. Its most famous patron was Eliot Ness, former leader of Chicago's "Untouchables" (Prohibition agents) and the man credited with taking down Al Capone's gang.

The Taproom, where the main bar is located, retains much of the charm and mystique from the 1930s era with its grand Tiger Mahogany bar (Cleveland's oldest) and intriguing bullet holes said to have come from Eliot Ness himself. In addition to the Brewhouse, food and beverage service is available in the indoor/outdoor Beer Garden and tree-lined Avenue in front of the Brewpub. Above the Taproom are two facilities known as the Market Room and the Rockefeller Room, which served as law offices for a young John D. Rockefeller before he got his start with Standard Oil (SOHIO).

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Exotic animals from seven continents roam and prowl the grounds of the Cleveland Zoo. Among the country's oldest zoos, the Cleveland houses more than 3,300 animals and insects in roomy, natural settings spread out across 165 wooded acres. Free Zootrams whisk visitors from one area to the other, or you can use the pathways to trek around the grounds. One of the most extravagant exhibits and one of the largest in the country is The RainForest which showcases more than 10,00 plants and 600 animals from the tropics of Africa, Asia and the Americas across 2 levels and 2-acres.

The zoo is divided into various areas: the African Savanna (Giraffes, rhinos, elephants, hippos), Australian Adventure (Koalas, kangaroos, kookaburras), Northern Trek (Wolves, bears, tigers, reindeer), Primate, Cat & Aquatics (Gorillas, leopards, cheetahs, sharks), The RainForest (Orangutans, Bats, reptiles) and Waterfowl Lake (Gibbons, flamingos, condors).

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Regularly named the best amusement park on the planet, lakefront Cedar Point boasts the world's biggest collection of rides (67) and more roller coasters (16) than any other park. Thrill-seekers love the new Top Thrill Dragster, which reaches speeds of 120 mph in under 4 seconds. Camp Snoopy is an all-ages playland with its own kid-friendly coaster. New in 2004 is the Splash Zone, a multistory interactive play area with more than 100 water gadgets, located inside the 18-acre Soak City water park. Also slated to open in late 2004 is Castaway Bay, a massive indoor waterpark resort that will include a wave pool and wave coaster as well as day-care and spa facilities.

Put-in-Bay is one of the most unique places in Ohio. The tiny two by four mile island is dotted with historic homes, the nation's third tallest monument, quaint restaurants and local pubs. Beautiful water surrounds Put-in-Bay where you can find the best walleye and perch fishing in the United States.

Located in the shallow western end of Lake Erie is a group of 20 or more islands. One of these, Put-in-Bay or South Bass, served as a base of operations for Oliver Hazard Perry. It was from the harbor called Put-in-Bay that Perry sailed to defeat the British fleet under Robert H. Barclay during the war of 1812. The American victory in the battle of Lake Erie gave the country and the United States Navy a memorable slogan of positive accomplishments, "We have met the enemy and they are ours..."

Over 2 million people annually discover the magic of the Bass Islands of Lake Erie. Put-in-Bay Ohio on South Bass Island is the crown jewel of the Lake Erie islands of Ohio. Nicknamed the "Key West of the North," Put-in-Bay.