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“The Cleveland Official Visitors Guide is packed with resources, inspiring articles, and vital information to help visitors from near and far explore the region. The guide provides essential information like restaurant listings, colorful maps, itineraries, and hotel details. It also showcases the city’s neighborhoods, music scenes, hidden gems, and more with engaging articles and photos. It’s the ultimate guide to inspire you as you plan your trip to The Land.”

Visitors Guide to Cleveland Travel and Tourism Destinations, Attractions, Festivals, Events, Museums, Restaurants, Lodging, and Other Things to Do and Places to Go.

• Appalachian Ohio
• Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB
• Discover Mohican
• Explore Hocking Hills
• Explore Scioto
• Greater Grand Lake Region
• Historic Roscoe Village
• Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
• Lehman’s
• Marietta/Washington County CVB
• Miami County VCB
• Millers Furniture & Bakery
• Niederman Family Farm
• Ohio Amish Country
• Ohio Caverns
• Ohio Festivals & Events Assoc.
• Sandusky County Visitors Bureau
• Travel Tuscarawas County
• Visit Belmont County
• Visit Chillicothe
• Visit Coshocton
• Visit Greater Lima
• Visit Grove City
• Visit Marion Ohio
• Visit Medina County
• Visit Sidney Ohio
• Visit Steubenville
• Yoder’s Bakery & Furniture

• 1 Districts
• 2.1 Climate
• 2.3 Visitor information
• 3.1 By plane
• 3.3 By train
• 3.5 By boat
• 4.3 By bicycle
• 6.2 Outdoors
• 8.1 Upscale
• 8.2 Artwork & crafts
• 8.3 Groceries and other basics
• 12.1 Wireless connectivity
• 13 Stay safe
• 14.1 Newspapers
• 14.2 Alternative radio + weeklies
• 14.3 Consulates

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes , in Cuyahoga County , Ohio , USA . Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio . You'll find world-class museums and cultural events, professional sports and amusement parks, and the most golf courses per capita in the United States . Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.

Districts [ edit ]

The following are districts of the city of Cleveland. For the Cleveland Metropolitan area see Cuyahoga County .

Understand [ edit ]

Cleveland is the urban center of Northeast Ohio , with 363,000 people in 2020. It is the center of the 15th largest combined metropolitan area in the United States. From 1890 until 1970, Cleveland was ranked as one of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. Like most U.S. cities, Cleveland began to lose population to suburban areas in the 1960s and 1970s. However, in the mid-1980s, Cleveland earned the nickname the "Comeback City" as the urban core experienced a dramatic revitalization process that continues today. As its "comeback" has continued, the official moniker is now the New American City as Cleveland has rightfully earned the reputation as a model of effective public-private partnership for urban planning.

Despite the common perception that Cleveland is an industrial town, just beyond the automotive and steel plants, a clean and beautiful downtown rises at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River on the southern shore of Lake Erie (often marveled over by visitors who are surprised you can't see the other side, i.e., Canada). Like other cities in the so-called "rust belt", Cleveland has endured growing pains as it makes its transition from a manufacturing-based economy. While Cleveland continues to play a leading role in building the U.S. industrial base, it has also developed economic prowess in the fields of health care, law, finance, insurance, real estate development, and professional services. In fact, Cleveland's economy frequently ranks amongst the most diverse and most dynamic in the USA.

Cleveland's long history of industrial wealth has left it chock full of cultural riches as well as the beginnings of a "sustainable city" movement. Serving as a global model for urban rebirth, Cleveland has been named one of the top 10 international visitor hotspots by Travel and Leisure magazine.

Climate [ edit ]

Cleveland experiences four seasons, with vibrant spring blossoms, hot humid summers, colorful autumns, and frigid winters.

• July, on average, is the warmest month with a mean temperature of 71.9 °F (22.2 °C); however, Cleveland summers often experience temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s °F (low 30s °C) with relatively high humidity.
• January, on average, is the coldest month with a mean temperature of 25.7 °F (−3.5 °C). Cleveland winters are cold, but the city usually experiences just a handful of heavy snowfalls, but does have the occasional windchill factor below 0 °F (-18 °C). Also, Cleveland gets lake effect snow from mid-November until the surface of Lake Erie freezes, typically by early February. This is snowfall due to Cleveland's position on the southern shore of Lake Erie, at the point where the shoreline shifts from an east-west direction to a northeast-southwest orientation. The East Side primarily experiences lake effect snow. Cleveland's snow belt, which receives substantially more snowfall than the West Side, begins on the East Side of the city (spreading southward from the Lake for up to 10 mi (16 km) in Greater Cleveland) and stretches northeast along the I-90 corridor past Buffalo as far as Syracuse .
• Due to its proximity to Lake Erie, autumn in Cleveland has some enjoyable weather of the year. Some years, high 60 °F (16 °C) weather can be enjoyed through Halloween , without the humidity of the summer months.

Read [ edit ]

• Showplace of America: Cleveland's Euclid Avenue - once considered among the most beautiful and wealthy corridors in the world, read about the tightly knit community where Corporate America was born (including the likes of John D. Rockefeller).
• The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History - the rich history of Cleveland includes the story of the industrial revolution, the roots of a vibrant arts and cultural mecca, and description of the proto-typical 'melting pot' of America. This is a thick book, but answers just about any question that arises - perhaps plan a stop at a Cleveland or Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Visitor information [ edit ]

• 41.49951 -81.69068 1 Cleveland Visitors Center ( CLE+ Visitors Center ), 334 Euclid Ave ( corner of Euclid and E. 4th Street ), ☏ +1 216 875-6680 , [email protected] . Tu-Sa 10AM-6PM . ( updated Nov 2022 )

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ].

By car [ edit ]

Four two-digit interstate highways serve Cleveland:

• Interstate 71 runs primarily west before heading due south into the suburbs, and most directly connects downtown to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (via Ohio 237), the lower west suburbs (via I-480), the southwest suburbs, and eventually the state capital of Columbus . The curved section of I-71 that runs between W 25th Street and I-90/490 is referred to as the Metro Curve , due to its proximity to MetroHealth Medical Center .
• Interstate 77 , shown on maps as the Willow Freeway is Cleveland's oldest freeway, and heads due south from the Innerbelt along the east side of the Cuyahoga Valley and most directly connects downtown to the south suburbs, southeast suburbs (via I-480), Ohio Turnpike (I-80), and the city of Akron . The stack interchange at I-480 is sometimes referred to as The Cloverleaf , although the actual cloverleaf is located at the junction of Brecksville Road and Granger Road, which is just west of the later extension of the Willow Freeway.
• Interstate 80/Ohio Turnpike is a toll road that connects the Greater Cleveland with Toledo to the west, and Youngstown and Pittsburgh to the east. Access to the city and its suburbs is from I-90, I-480 Eastbound, I-71, I-77, Ohio 8, and I-480 Westbound.
• Interstate 90 connects the two sides (the terms "East Side" and "West Side" have deep root in defining this region) of Cleveland, and is the northern terminus for I-71 and I-77. I-90 separates from the Ohio Turnpike just west of Elyria and joins with Ohio 2 until Ohio 2 separates at Detroit Road in the west side suburb of Rocky River. I-90 then proceeds to I-71, I-490, and the Jennings Freeway (Ohio 176) in the Tremont neighborhood, and over the Innerbelt Bridge into downtown; from this confluence of freeways, I-90 is known as The Innerbelt , until it again merges with Ohio 2 at Dead Man's Curve and becomes the East Shoreway . I-90 once and for all splits from Ohio 2 near the Cuyahoga-Lake County line at the Euclid Spur , which connects to the northern terminus of I-271 and then parallels the lakeshore to Erie, PA .

Several other freeways also serve the city:

• Interstate 271 runs primarily north and south through the city's east suburbs, forming The Outerbelt East , which connects to I-90 at the end of the Euclid Spur in Lake County and I-71 just north of Medina. I-480 briefly follows I-271, and Ohio 8 connects I-271 to Akron in the south.
• Interstate 480 runs east-west along the southern edge of the City of Cleveland, forming The Outerbelt South . It is a loop route into the city that both begins and ends at the Ohio Turnpike (I-80). I-480 is also the primary route to access Hopkins Airport from the east suburbs.
• Interstate 490 connects I-71, I-90, and the Jennings Freeway (Ohio 176) on the near west side to I-77 on the near east side just south far enough to bypass much of downtown traffic.
• The West Shoreway , which is also Ohio 2 , follows the lakeshore across downtown west from I-90 past the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Edgewater Park to just short of the west side suburb of Lakewood .
• The Jennings Freeway (part of Ohio 176 ) connects I-90/490 to I-480 on the west side of the Cuyahoga Valley. It serves as an effective alternate route to I-71 and I-77 from I-480 to downtown.
• The Berea Freeway (part of Ohio 237 ) connects I-71 and I-480 to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the southwest suburb of Berea.
• Ohio 2 connects far east lakeshore suburbs in Lake County to I-90 and I-271 (via the Euclid Spur).
• Ohio 10/US 20 connects Oberlin in southern Lorain County to I-480 at its western terminus at the Ohio Turnpike.
• US 422 becomes a freeway at I-271/I-480 and connects to the far southeast suburbs and Warren farther to the east.

By train [ edit ]

• Capitol Limited operates daily between Chicago and Washington, D.C. including stops in South Bend , Elkhart , Waterloo, Toledo , Sandusky , Elyria , Cleveland, Alliance , Pittsburgh , Connellsville , Cumberland , Martinsburg , Harpers Ferry , and Rockville .
• Lake Shore Limited operating daily between Chicago and Boston or New York City . It makes stops at most stations along the route, though it does not stop at some of the smallest stations. Trains consist of train cars from both branches between Chicago and Albany ( Rensselaer ). The trains split into separate branches between Albany (Rensselaer) and both Boston and New York City. Stops between Chicago and Albany (Rensselaer) include South Bend , Elkhart , Waterloo, Bryan , Toledo , Sandusky , Elyria , Cleveland, Erie , Buffalo ( Depew ), Rochester , Syracuse , Utica , and Schenectady . Stops between Albany (Rensselaer) and Boston include Pittsfield , Springfield , Worcester , Framingham .

By bus [ edit ]

• 41.4251 -81.7585 6 Barons Bus , (office) 12800 Brookpark Rd , toll-free: +1-888-378-3823 . ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 41.503402 -81.68224 7 Go Bus ( Operated by Barons Bus ), Greyhound bus station at 1465 Chester Ave ( Additional stop at the airport. ), toll-free: +1-888-95-GOBUS (46287) . Travels to Parkersburg through Parma, Broadway Heights, Ankron, Canton, Mt Eaton, New Philadelphia, Newcomerstown, Cambridge, Caldwell and Marietta.  
• 41.503402 -81.682243 8 Greyhound , (bus station) 1465 Chester Ave ( between E 13th and E 17th Sts ), ☏ +1 216 781-0520 . Station and ticketing hours: 24 hours daily . Greyhound offers passenger bus service from many U.S. cities. Buses arrive and depart from Greyhound's Art Deco station in downtown Cleveland.  
• 41.499924 -81.674935 9 Megabus , E 22nd St and Prospect Ave ( Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center ). Low-cost bus company offering service to Cleveland from Chicago and Toledo ( updated Jan 2017 )

By boat [ edit ]

Many boaters use the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway and their connection points as a travel route. There are many marinas and public boat ramps available for this purpose. Also, the Great Lakes Cruising Company [dead link] provides cruises that include Cleveland on the itinerary.

Get around [ edit ]

Cleveland might be one of the easiest cities in the world to navigate. There are almost no one-way streets, because the city was planned to have "European Avenues" (which resulted in the foresight to make them broad enough for vehicular transportation that couldn't have been imagined in the late 1700s). Traffic is generally not a problem relative to other major U.S. metro areas. Throughout the downtown area, purple signs direct visitors to let you know where you are and what district you are in. The streets that run north-south are numbered, except for Ontario Street (the north-south street bisecting Public Square). Numbered streets are named "West", west of Ontario and "East", east of Ontario. (Broadview Road becomes the primary geographic boundary between 'East' and 'West' addresses to the south of the city.) The major east-west streets are generally named as "avenues".

Finding an address is simple as well. Numbers on north-south streets increase as you head south from Lake Erie, numbers on east-west streets increase as you head away from downtown and coincide with the numbered streets (i.e. 6500 Detroit Ave is located at the corner of Detroit Ave and W 65th St). Odd addresses on north-south streets are for buildings on the east side of the street, and even addresses are on the west side; on the west side of Cleveland, odd addresses on east-west streets are located on the south side of the street, while even addresses are on the north side—the reverse is true for east-west streets on the east side of Cleveland. This addressing scheme continues into most of the suburbs (some exceptions include Berea and Bedford) and even most cities and townships in Lake and Lorain Counties.

Most of the city is laid out in grids and has very clear signage enabling you to easily know where you are. Throughout the area, signs are thoroughly placed to indicate the route to the nearest major freeway, making the city extremely visitor-friendly!

Cleveland rush hours (7AM-9AM; 4PM-6:30PM in the afternoon) are light compared to many metropolitan areas, with traffic still moving near posted speed limits throughout most of the area. Some places notorious for slow or stop and go traffic are:

• I-71 Northbound from W 25th St into Downtown and from Bagley Rd to I-480
• I-77 Northbound from I-490 into Downtown and from the Ohio Turnpike to I-480
• I-90 Eastbound from W 25th St into Downtown
• I-90 Westbound from E 55th St into Downtown
• I-271 Northbound approaching I-480
• I-480 Eastbound from the Jennings Freeway (Ohio 176) to I-77 and approaching I-271
• Jennings Freeway (Ohio 176) approaching I-90/490
• I-71 Southbound from I-480/Ohio 237 to Bagley Rd
• I-77 Southbound from downtown to I-490 and from I-480 to Pleasant Valley Rd
• I-90 Westbound from downtown to the Innerbelt Bridge
• I-90 Eastbound from downtown to Dead Man's Curve
• I-271 Southbound approaching I-480
• I-480 Westbound from W 130th St to I-71/Ohio 237

Road construction can impact travel times at rush hours, and usually occurs only from March to November. Any point in Cuyahoga County is normally reachable from any other point in the county by car in 45 minutes or less at non-peak driving hours.

By public transit [ edit ]

Greater Cleveland is also served by a public bus and rail transit system, operated by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority , also known as "RTA". The rail portion is officially called the Cleveland Rapid Transit, but is known by locals as "The Rapid". It consists of two light rail lines, known as the Green and Blue Lines (which extend to the east side suburbs), and a heavy rail line, the Red Line (which connects Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the west side suburbs with Tower City Center downtown and continues past University Circle to the inner-ring suburb of East Cleveland.) RTA's Waterfront Line is a short track specifically catering to tourists by connecting Tower City Center to the Flats Entertainment District, Cleveland Browns Stadium, Great Lakes Science Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Burke Lakefront Airport.

Bus [ edit ]

A bus rapid transit line, called the "Health Line", runs along Euclid Avenue, providing a direct route between Cleveland's primary tourist attractions from downtown to University Circle. A $5 All-Day Pass is good for unlimited rides on the trains and the buses.

By bicycle [ edit ]

Greater Cleveland is expanding its bicycle trails and bicycle paths throughout the city. In addition, the city has numerous bicycle shops, mostly located on the near west side

• 41.48993 -81.70113 10 Ohio City Cycles , 1840 Columbus Rd , ☏ +1 216 830-2667 , [email protected] . A non-profit bike co-op. Provides rentals of fitted bikes, bike repair services, and. ( updated Oct 2019 )
• 41.48421 -81.70878 11 Bike Cleveland , 3000 Bridge Ave , ☏ +1 216 245-3101 , [email protected] . A local bicycle advocacy group. Hosts events and provides information about cycling in the area. ( updated Oct 2019 )

See [ edit ]

• Most attractions in Cleveland are Downtown . These include the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, all in and around the University Circle neighborhood. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Great Lakes Science Center, and the Steamship William G. Mather Maritime Museum, are all on the lakefront.
• Churches: Particularly visit the Tremont district in West Side (where the movie The Deer Hunter was filmed) and the Church Square district along Euclid Avenue between Downtown and University Circle (where you can see a broad sampling of houses of prayer, many of which are used by their second or third generations of faith). There are also several monumental churches in near east side suburbs of Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights along Cedar Road, Fairmount and Shaker Boulevards.

Do [ edit ]

Sports [ edit ].

Enjoy a game with the world's best sports fans . Cleveland is home to the second longest span of sold out baseball games (5 consecutive seasons in the late 1990s), the largest American League baseball attendance (72,086 on 8/9/1981) and the birthplace of Monday Night Football (9/21/1970). But given its storied sports past coupled with its weathered but dedicated fan base (ESPN named Cleveland the "Most Tortured Sports City"), terms like The Drive , The Fumble , The Shot , The Move , The Decision , 2 More Outs will ring in the ears of Cleveland sports fans for generations to come. After the Cavaliers finally ended the city's half-century long championship drought in 2016, The Block will also ring in fans' ears, but with a far happier note. Win or lose, Clevelanders (obviously) just love sports.

Outdoors [ edit ]

• Historically nicknamed the "Forest City" (due to a famous description of a highly sophisticated society amid a heavily forested environment in Alexis DeTocqueville's "Democracy in America" (1831)), Cleveland is a great place for outdoor activities. USA Today ranked Cleveland among the 10 best big cities for hiking. If you think Cleveland is just a "rust belt" city, get out to the nearest Cleveland Metropark . The parks form an Emerald Necklace around the Cleveland metropolitan area, so no matter which direction you go from downtown, you're headed toward a park. Biking, horseback riding, jogging and rollerblading are easily accommodated by the miles of trails (paved and unpaved) encircling Cuyahoga County. In the winter, visitors can cross country ski these same trails. Sitting upon the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Cleveland also provides downhill skiers with slopes throughout the area.

• A river winds through it. Boaters, rowing crews, canoers and kayakers enjoy the diverse scenery along the Cuyahoga (a Mohawk Native American term, meaning "Crooked River"). The Cuyahoga provides a mosaic of the nightspots of the Flats (dockage available at restaurants and bars), downtown's towers rising up the hill, active industrial remnants of the birthplace of the petroleum and steel industries, pastoral settings and the Ohio and Erie Canal (which in the 1800s provided the connection between the Great Lakes and the Ohio River, ultimately enabling shipping from the Atlantic Ocean (via the St. Lawrence Seaway and the East Coast) to the Gulf of Mexico (via the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers)). The Ohio & Erie Canal has been preserved as a core element of Cuyahoga Valley National Park . In Ohio's only National Park, walk or bike the Canal Towpath . The National Park starts 8 miles south of downtown and stretches for miles down to Akron. The Towpath extends from Lake Erie in Downtown Cleveland through the southern suburbs past Akron , Canton , New Philadelphia and into rural Bolivar and Historic Zoar .

Tours [ edit ]

• 41.51029 -81.695374 1 Goodtime III , 825 East Ninth St ( Pier ), ☏ +1 216 861-5100 . Monday-Saturday 9AM-10PM, Sunday 9AM-9PM . See Cleveland by water via Lake Erie and/or the Cuyahoga River. Dining and entertainment available. ( updated Jul 2019 )
• 41.497296 -81.703679 2 Nautica Queen , 1153 Main Ave , ☏ +1 216 696-8888 . Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM . Lakefront and river dining cruises departing from the west bank of the Flats. ( updated Jul 2019 )
• 41.496143 -81.705506 3 Lolly the Trolley , 1101 Winslow Ave , ☏ +1 216 771-4484 . Trolley bus tours offering a variety of routes and lots of information about Cleveland, its history and its modern landmarks. ( updated Jul 2019 )
• Walking Tours of Cleveland , ☏ +1 216 575-1189 . Various tours, some by foot, others by wheels.  
• African American Heritage Trail , ☏ +1 216 921-4246 . This tour provides a perspective of the experience and impact of Cleveland's African American community.  

Work [ edit ]

Five major industries have evolved to become the economic strength of the region: Health & Medicine, Science & Engineering, Biotechnology & Biomedical, Manufacturing and Education. In addition to 12 Fortune 1000 headquarters, more than 150 international companies have a presence here. Site Selection magazine ranked Ohio as first in the U.S. with the most corporate facility projects and expansions in 2007.

Of particular note, the Cleveland Clinic Health System is a world-renowned treatment center that has treated dignitaries from all over the world, most notably King Fahd of Saudi Arabia .

Also of note is Quicken Loans and their Cleveland Web Center. This medium size company founded by Dan Gilbert (also owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers) boasts being the fourth largest Veteran Lender in the nation as well as the tenth best place to work for in the entire nation rated by Fortune. Quicken Loans has been listed many times as one of the best places to work at years before as well.

Buy [ edit ]

Upscale [ edit ].

Shoppers have been flocking to Northeast Ohio since the development of several lifestyle centers have attracted upscale retailers. On the East Side, Legacy Village (in Lyndhurst) has been added to Cleveland's fashion district along Cedar Road (which includes Beachwood Place and La Place in Beachwood). Nearby, Eton Collection (on Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere) provides even more upscale options for shopping and dining. On the West Side, Crocker Park (in Westlake) provides a mixed-use "new town" environment with upscale shopping.

Artwork & crafts [ edit ]

Cleveland's active art community has galleries throughout the area with larger concentrations in Tremont , Ohio City (just across the Cuyahoga River from downtown), and Little Italy . Unique boutiques abound in the inner ring suburbs of Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights and Lakewood. New England charm and "mom-and-pop" shops can be found along the public squares of Western Reserve towns (settled as the Connecticut Western Reserve), including Chagrin Falls, Hudson, Olmsted Falls, Willoughby, Medina, Chardon and Painesville.

Groceries and other basics [ edit ]

The major supermarket chains in the Cleveland area are Giant Eagle, Dave's, Heinen's, Aldi, Whole Foods Market, and Trader Joe's. In addition the nation's two largest discount store chains Walmart and Target each have a store in Cleveland as well. The CVS and Walgreens drug store chains are also ubiquitous throughout Cleveland with many locations open twenty four hours a day.

Eat [ edit ]

Cleveland is host to a wide variety of restaurants and is culinarily much more diverse than an outsider might suspect in the Midwest drawing on large enclaves of ethnic neighborhoods and immigration (Ohio City, Slavic Village , Parma, Hough, Little Italy , Chinatown and others). Certainly, Eastern European food and Soul food are big in a city where Hungarians, Slavs, Poles, Czechs, Bohemians and Southern African Americans were drawn to the steel and automotive industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; however, recent emigres have spiced up the mix, adding many more influences including Indian, Chinese, Southeast Asian, Puerto Rican and Central American, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean.

In the mid-1990s Cleveland was in step with the resurgence of the restaurant industry, and has many restaurants on-par with their larger-city counterparts, many of which are located in the Historic Warehouse District , the Flats , Ohio City , Tremont , the Gateway Neighborhood and along the Restaurant Row in the East Side suburbs. In fact, the area boasts of 6 AAA Four Diamond restaurants, the most between New York and Chicago.

Today's Cleveland goes beyond your grandfather's sausage and pierogi steel town.

Most restaurants in Cleveland are closed on Sunday and many have reduced hours or are closed on Monday.

Cleveland has two varieties of spicy mustard that are found at sports games and sports pubs, Stadium and Bertmans. Local fans are very opinionated about which one is best, similar to how Americans generally prefer either Coke or Pepsi.

Drink [ edit ]

There are plenty of bars in Cleveland - most are located Downtown . However, many are closed on Sundays and some have reduced hours or are closed on Mondays.

Sleep [ edit ]

Hotels are mostly located Downtown , with a few additional East Side options around University Circle, and some properties near the airport on the far West Side . The only hostel in the city is in Ohio City on the West Side . Neighboring suburbs also provide numerous lodging choices.

Connect [ edit ]

Wireless connectivity [ edit ].

• Most coffee shops offer wireless internet connection as do the campuses of Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve. Library branches also offer WiFi. The Tower City Center in the downtown area is another spot with free WiFi access.

Phone [ edit ]

Greater Cleveland, including all of Cuyahoga County, is served by AT&T. Several other local telephone companies have networks in different portions of the county, and most cable companies also offer phone service through their networks.

• Area code 216 serves the City of Cleveland and the inner ring suburbs.
• Area code 440 serves the balance of the suburbs along with Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties.
• Area code 234 and 330 together serve the rest of Northeast Ohio, including Medina, Portage, Summit, and Stark Counties to the south.

All calling within Cuyahoga County (which includes all of the 216 area code) is toll-free, and includes toll-free calling into and from western Lake County, Chesterland in Geauga County, Columbia Township in Lorain County, and the communities abutting Cuyahoga County in Medina, and Summit Counties.

Area code 216 callers in the City of Cleveland can call toll-free into other communities in Lorain County, such as Elyria and North Ridgeville, while the remaining callers in Cuyahoga County can call certain areas at a reduced rate. Some phone companies provide the extended calling area toll-free as an added benefit to compete with AT&T.

Stay safe [ edit ]

When driving at night in the city, stay in your car along major urban corridors (like Euclid, Chester and Carnegie Avenues heading east and Detroit and Lorain Avenues heading west). At night, you may want to avoid inner city neighborhoods and the City of East Cleveland in its entirety.

Many of the city's so-called "rough" neighborhoods are on the east side. However, tourists in general wouldn't have any reason to visit these neighborhoods, and University Circle on the east side, where all the city's main cultural institutions are, is safe. Eastern inner-ring suburbs such as Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Beachwood and Shaker Heights are all very safe.

The city of Cleveland is ranked 7th in violent crime rate among major US cities.

When walking at night, avoid eye contact, walk assertively, stay in lit areas, be aware of your surroundings, and travel in groups if possible.

Cope [ edit ]

Newspapers [ edit ], alternative radio + weeklies [ edit ].

• WAPS 91.3 FM (south of Cleveland) Adult alternative (M–Sa), international folk (Su)
• WBWC 88.3 FM Non-commercial alternative music of Baldwin-Wallace College
• WCSB 89.3 FM A little bit of everything from Cleveland State University
• WJCU 88.7 FM College alternative of John Carroll University
• WOBC 91.5 FM Free-form noncommercial radio of The Oberlin College Student Network
• WRUW 91.1 FM [dead link] Noncommercial multi-format of Case Western Reserve University
• WZIP 88.1 FM [dead link] (south of Cleveland) Rhythm radio/rock of University of Akron

Other music publications

• Jazz + Blues Report
• Alternative Press

Consulates [ edit ]

Go next [ edit ].

• Not amused by nature? If you prefer to step up the pace, Northeast Ohio offers world-class amusement parks including Cedar Point (1 hour drive west to Sandusky ) and Memphis Kiddie Park (in Brooklyn, Ohio), a small but fun park for the little ones (toddlers to pre-teens).
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park . Located south of Cleveland, this park follows the course of the Cuyahoga River and the historic Ohio & Erie Canal between Cleveland and Akron. A number of older buildings are preserved here. The Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad , with train cars from the 1940s and 1950s also runs through the park. Pick up the train in Valley View near Thornburg Station [dead link] (8111 Rockside Rd), a mixed-use retail, restaurant and office complex sitting between the river and canal.
• North Coast Beaches . Along the southern shore of Lake Erie are a large number of public beaches. The largest natural sand beach in Ohio, Headlands Beach State Park , is located east of Cleveland, in Mentor. Edgewater Park , located just west of downtown Cleveland, includes a large beach. Many other beaches are available throughout Northeast Ohio, including Huntington Beach, Euclid Beach and Fairport Harbor.
• Lake Erie Islands . Located west of Cleveland, a group of picturesque and festive islands in Lake Erie are accessible via ferry. In addition to several Ohio State Parks located on the islands, there is plenty to do including wineries, restaurants, bars, marinas and beaches.
• Hall of Fame Cycle . Tourists can plan visits to the Rock Hall, Inventure Place (the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron ) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (in Canton ).
• Historic Downtown Painesville . Visit quaint Painesville for specialty shops, ethnic restaurants, relaxing spas, college nightlife from nearby Lake Erie College , historic homes, and bed and breakfasts.
• Sandusky . Sandusky is home to Cedar Point , the world's largest amusement park, and Kalahari Resorts, a massive water park. Also home to Ghostly Manor, a top rated year-round haunted house, a Carousel Museum, and a historic downtown.

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Why Go To Cleveland

This 78-square-mile city is responsible for giving the world so much more than just LeBron James and Halle Berry. In fact, without Cleveland, the United States would be very different: Cleveland was once (and still is) an industrial powerhouse thanks to its booming steel industry and manufacturing plants. The city produced much of the raw material — specifically steel — used during the Industrial Revolution that contributed to the overall development of the country. And although Cleveland might not exactly come to mind when planning a city vacation, it should — for multiple reasons. Not only is it a culinary mecca and an outdoor adventurer's paradise, but this northeastern Ohio city, located on the shores of Lake Erie, is going through some monumental changes. Changes like cleaner streets and parks, and the introduction of new hotels and trendy restaurants, which only add to the already lengthy list of things to do and see.

Cleveland has all the hustle and bustle you'd expect of a big city, but still manages to maintain a small-town feel. Its 23,000 acres of parks and nature preserves provide an easy escape from the city while the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Museum of Art pay homage to the city's rich history. Cleveland is a place that appeals to nature-lovers, sports fanatics and foodies alike. And who knows, you may even turn into what Clevelanders call a "Cleveland-gelical" by the end of your trip.

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Cleveland Travel Tips

Best months to visit.

The best time to visit Cleveland is from September through October or from April to May when the temperatures aren't freezing cold like in the winter or hot and humid as in the summer. During these months, you're likely to see pleasant weather with temps between the 60s and 70s that taper off in the evenings. That being said, there really is no bad time to visit Cleveland. The city is always buzzing and there are plenty of activities and festivals offered year-round, so it just depends on what type of trip you prefer. And thanks to its Midwest location, Cleveland has all four seasons — fall, winter, spring and summer — catering to visitors of all interests. 

Weather in Cleveland

Data sourced from the National Climatic Data Center

What You Need to Know

It's a young city The median age of those who live in Cleveland is just 35 years old, making it a great place for young professionals to enjoy the sights as well as a fun night out.

It's made for outdoor enthusiasts You'll find a ton of outdoor adventures, such as biking and hiking trails, thanks to the city's location on the shores of Lake Erie among thousands of acres of greenery.

It's a HUGE sports city Cleveland loves its sports teams and chances are you're going to meet some die-hard Indians, Cavaliers and Browns fans. And if you're in town for a game, make sure you take the opportunity to go. 

How to Save Money in Cleveland

Buy a Cleveland Pass  Instead of paying per ride for public transportation, consider buying a  Cleveland Pass  which offers one-, two- and four-day passes that include unlimited rides on the bus, rail, trolley and BRT.

Visit in off-season  The summer is Cleveland's peak tourist season with hotel rates at an all-time high. Consider visiting either from September through November or April to May when room rates are lower and crowds are fewer.

Avoid taxis  Cleveland has such a great public transportation system — thanks to its many buses, trains, trolleys and the BRT. Taxis will only end up costing you more and can often take longer.   

What to Eat

Foodies will delight in this city's offerings because Clevelanders sure love their food. Beyond the various breweries, wineries and food tours, the city is home to an array of top chefs and restaurants. Whether you're looking for fine dining, a hole-in-the-wall bar or a trendy club and restaurant, Cleveland has it all. Cleveland is known as an all-American city and, by default, serves up some of the best all-American classic cuisine, infused with a gastronomical twist. After grabbing a sandwich at long-time local favorite, Sylman's Deli , stop by Sweet Moses for homemade ice cream, pies, cookies and cake. But if you're looking for something a bit trendier and upbeat, head to Fire or Lola Bistro , both restaurants where you can indulge in the latest and greatest culinary fads.

If you're craving something more diverse, fear not: Cleveland has a large European population, which contributes to its wealth of eateries serving up international cuisine. Momocho offers classic Mexican dishes with a modern spin, while L'Abatros Brasserie serves French fare and features an extensive wine list. And we don't forget the city's famous Little Italy, with restaurants that almost make you forget you're in Cleveland and not somewhere in Italia. Presti's Bakery , Mia Bella and Flour are all known for serving delicious classic Italian dishes.

Getting Around Cleveland

The best way to get around Cleveland is via public transportation. In fact, one of the greatest things about Cleveland is how easy and cheap it is to get around the city (in some cases, it's free). Thanks to Cleveland's extensive public transportation system (the Regional Transit Authority) — which includes rails, buses, trolleys and the bus rapid transit aka the BRT — visitors will have no problem navigating the city and reaching all major tourist attractions.  

To get to the city, you can fly into the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) located about 12 miles southwest of the city center. There is an RTA station inside of the airport on the lower level of the main terminal that provides service between the airport and downtown Cleveland. Hop on the RTA Red Line Rapid Train which will take you directly to Cleveland's Public Square. If you'd rather take a taxi, the airport has its own flat rate taxi service, as well as three partnering taxi companies with taxi stands located directly outside of the baggage claim, adjacent to carousel 11. 

Cotton candy-colored skies are the norm in Cleveland during sunrise and sunset. 

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Cleveland Official Insider Guide

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Cleveland’s Ohio City Guide (18+ Things To Do, Photo-Ops & More)

One of Cleveland, Ohio’s Most Popular Neighborhoods

Ohio City is one of Cleveland’s most popular neighborhoods, and my guide will take you through 18+ things to do plus all the best photo ops and more. This is the perfect guide to share with friends from the suburbs who don’t get downtown often or visiting guests who want to know what’s good.

Just west of Downtown Cleveland, Ohio sits the historic neighborhood of Ohio City. Once a fierce competitor of the city of Cleveland, it’s now one of Cleveland’s most interesting and fun historic neighborhoods. Minutes away from Downtown Cleveland, Lake Erie, The Flats, Tremont, and the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, you won’t run out of things to do anytime soon.

Cleveland’s Ohio City Highlights

• Visit the historic West Side Market for delicious food and amazing people-watching.
• Enjoy one of the several outdoor festivals and events from City Stages , Station Hope , and the Ohio City Street Festival .
• Visit one of the many breweries in town, including a book-themed brewery called Bookhouse Brewing.
• Have fun at The Vibe Garden where a variety of fun events are held throughout the year from yoga to markets, and concerts.
• Find all of the amazing street art throughout the neighborhood, the perfect photo-op.
• Get your art on at Spaces Gallery or The Transformer Station .

A Mix Of Old & New in Ohio City

A stroll through Cleveland’s Ohio City Neighborhood will show you many beautiful old homes with a quaint and cozy feel to them. While venturing to the outskirts of the neighborhood and near the popular W.25th Street , you’ll see a lot more new construction mixed in. One of my favorite new rooftops (seen below) is part of the Church & State Apartments which recently opened, but I also love seeing the older homes and their beautiful styling.

Amazing Street Art

Murals galore.

Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood is full of murals and my guide will help you find them. In the past 5 to 6 years there was a huge influx of public art popping up around the neighborhood. These colorful and fun murals brought the brick-covered industrial parts of the neighborhood bursts of color and fun.

The neighborhood even hosted International artists to leave their mark around Ohio City. Check out my post on Ohio City Murals to learn more.

The Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots Cleveland’s Ohio City Guide

These shops have some of my favorite breakfast and brunch offerings in Ohio City!

Le Petit Triangle

French-inspired cafe. I recommend the roasted potatoes. So good.

West Side Market Cafe

A simple market cafe. Try the Market Breakfast or Belgian Waffle.

Hingetown Grocery

Small grocery & cafe. Try the most unique hashbrowns I ever saw.

Juneberry Table

Stylish cafe. Try the Juneberry breakfast and Coffee Cake.

Neighborhood Enclave

An enclave of Ohio City that spans a few city blocks and includes a lot of the newness in the neighborhood. From new apartments with awesome community space to weird domes dubbed Creative Hangers (being built now), shops, restaurants, and unique outdoor spaces.

Hingetown is also known for its rich history for the Cleveland LGBTQ community, most particularly W. 29th Street ( Read more ), and having historical significance to the Underground Railroad with Saint Johns Church, one of the last stops before making it to Canada.

While it’s all technically part of Ohio City, Hingetown has its own unique vibe. With art galleries and museums, historical spaces, unique apartments, fun outdoor community spaces, restaurants, bars, and shopping there’s a little something for everyone.

Hingetown Photo-Ops

The Living Wall

Succulent city.

Located on the outside wall of The Cleveland Tea Revival , this green wall changes each year and is a beautiful touch of nature in the heart of the city. The plants are watered with stormwater from the roof, so cool.

Mirrored Corner

A moment to reflect.

On the corner of W. 28th and Detroit is a unique building my photographer’s eye is always attracted to. The curved, mirrored corner makes for a fun photo-op.

Rainbow Crosswalk

Church + w29th street.

An homage to the history of the street in the LGBTQ+ community, these rainbow crosswalks have been painted in 4 crosswalks and add a vibrant burst of color in Hingetown.

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Coffee & Breweries

I’m not a coffee or beer drinker, but I would be remiss to not mention the huge amount of breweries and coffee shops in town.

Great Lakes Brewery   for a locally brewed beer and German-inspired fare Bookhouse Brewing  is the cutest and only book-themed bar and brewery in town Platform Beer  local brewery and taproom Nano Brew small brewery that serves yummy food Market Garden Brewery local brewery with a huge production brewery nearby Hansa Brewery authentic Eastern European restaurant and brewery North High Brewery is a new addition to the brewery scene Passport Cafe  located inside the Cleveland Hostel Rising Star Coffee  is my husband’s favorite spot to get beans to grind duck-rabbit coffee  ethically sourced beans Lekko Coffee serves living wage coffee Koffie Cafe small local coffee shop Edda Coffee Roasters huge coffee shop & cafe Index Coffee & Books: Bookstore & Coffee Shop

Best Places To Get Lunch Cleveland’s Ohio City Guide

There are many great restaurants in the Ohio City neighborhood and these are some of my favorites to grab a quick bite to eat at. These shops serve quick and delicious meals that are perfectly portioned for lunch.

Ohio City Burrito

Small, buffet-style Mexican. Tacos, Burritos, & Bowls.

Citizen Pie

Neapolitan pizza cooked in 2 mins. Try the Cacio e Pepe pizza. Yum,

Music-themed bar & restaurant. Often having vegan & gluten-free items on the menu.

Souper Market

Small cafe serving up soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Ohio City Photo-Ops

unique & fun

Many restaurants in Ohio City were built in existing buildings, or are just funky and unique. One of my favorites is inside Heck’s Cafe (shown), it gives me New Orleans courtyard vibes to me.

classic views

While many complain about the new construction, there are still many old homes throughout the neighborhood that are enjoyable to view. You’ll find plenty of unique paint color combinations as well as renovated gems.

West Side Market

Historic + food.

The historic West Side Market makes for an incredible photo-op from the incredible brickwork in the ceiling to the unique food stands and crowds of people.

Shopping In Ohio City

There are a handful of great shops sprinkled throughout Ohio City. Here are some of my favorites.

The West Side Market: An over 100-year-old marketplace that you must see when in town. Shore Society : Coastal apparel and accessories. Him & His : Curated and stylish home goods. Helm Collective: A small but beautifully curated vintage goods shop. Avalon Exchange: A buy, sell, trade, and resale clothing boutique. Cleveland Candle Co : A candle shop where you can buy a unique scent, or make your own. Rising Boutique: Cute clothes and accessories. Index Coffee & Books: Bookstore & Coffee Shop All Things For You : Two floors of amazing vintage and antique goods. Joy Machines Bike Shop: A small community bike shop. Harper & Ivory: A bridal boutique shop Urban Orchid: An upscale floral and gift boutique. Lake Erie Pet Food Co. : Fresh, local small-batch dog, and cat food. Cleveland Brew Shop: For all the homebrewers. Ohio City Provisions: a small grocery/ butcher shop with all local goods and much more. Fridrich Bicylcle, Inc: An institution in Cleveland that’s been around since the late 1800s! Luca’s Barkery: Recently opened dog bakery & pet store with a huge selection + of handcrafted treats for your favorite doggo.

Are you loving my Ohio City Neighborhood Guide? Then you should follow me on Instagram to keep up with all things Cleveland (Travel & More). Follow along at @localloveandwanderlust . Got questions about Ohio City or Cleveland, Ohio? Send me a DM!

Best Places For Dinner Cleveland’s Ohio City Guide

What I love the most about Ohio City is its incredibly diverse food scene. You can get food from around the world in just one neighborhood. Here is a curated list of some of our favorites and places we’re looking forward to. Note that several of the lunch spots listed above are also open for dinner. Enjoy!

Modern Mexican and the best guac in Cleveland. Try sitting at the Chefs Table, so fun.

Huge indoor and outdoor brewery serving up comfort food.

Avo Modern Mexican

Tacos, burritos, and cheese dip galore. Indoor & outdoor space.

Saucy Brew Works

Huge brewery & pizza shop. Known for their apizza-style pizza.

You should also check out these spots: Soho Chicken + Whiskey , Heck’s Café , Banana Blossom Thai Cuisine , The Harp , Ohio City Pizzeria , Hansa Brewery , North High Brewing , Heart Of Gold , and Great Lakes Brewery . A few on our to-visit list : Alea , Johnny Mango World Café . Amba , Bartleby , and Choolaah

More Ohio City Photo-Ops

Ohio City Flags

You’ll find them all over the neighborhood including a don’t give up the ship flag. Flags in Ohio City are like the Leg Lamp to Tremont (A Christmas Story home location). I love seeing them around town.

deliciously photogenic

With so many delicious things to eat, you’ll want to remember it all. What better way than to take a picture of your meal? My tip is to do it quickly and move on, but it makes a nice memento.

POPS OF COLOR

There was once a time when there was hardly a mural to be found in all of Cleveland. Those days are gone, and Ohio City harbors a lot of the best murals in all of Cleveland. I’ve even posted about how to find many of them here!

Favorite sweets & treats in Ohio City

Mason’s creamery

Unique and tasty flavors can be found at Mason’s, plus they have hyper-color spoons. Love it.

Mitchell’s ice cream

This is their main hub, so you can watch them make ice cream-so fun! Popular, go-to flavors and seasonal delights.

Larder dELICATESSEN

They are a deli so there is more than just delicious baked goods. Their Black & White cookies are my fave.

The West Side Market

Historic marketplace.

At over 100 years old, this historic marketplace is an institution to the neighborhood and the city of Cleveland. This is the place you recommend to out-of-towners, people watchers, photographers, and those just looking to buy their daily or weekly groceries.

The market is overdue for a change which is something often talked about by locals. Looking forward to a bright future for the market. My favorite thing to do is to grab a light bite to eat or snack on and make my way up to a small viewing deck and people watch. (It’s also how you get a shot like this!)

Events & Entertainment Cleveland’s Ohio City Guide

Ohio City is a vibrant neighborhood that hosts several annual events welcoming the community and its visitors to celebrate music, art, and history. The neighborhood also has a lot of fun places to visit, play, create, and experience. Scroll to see more.

Station Hope

An annual event that celebrates hope and tackles contemporary topics and historic events through art, spoken word, and performances. See the image directly below for more details on the church that hosts this event.

City Stages

Hosted by the Cleveland Museum of Art, this summertime concert series is a beloved event in Ohio City that brings the entire neighborhood together for an evening of music in the city.

Street Festival

An inclusive neighborhood celebration for residents and visitors full of food, music, art, and fun. Family-friendly performances, games, and activities. A great time for everyone.

Station Hope, the last stop on the Underground Railroad in Cleveland, Ohio

Saint John Episcopal Church on Church Street in Cleveland’s Ohio City Neighborhood has huge significance in our nation’s history when it comes to enslaved people seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. Cleveland was nicknamed “Hope”, and the church was dubbed “Station Hope”. It was one of the last stops before freedom seekers were able to find their way to cross Lake Erie to Canada. It served as a lookout, a safe haven, and shelter before making that journey. You can visit and experience this historic landmark annually at the Station Hope event noted above.

16 Bit Bar & Pins Mechanical

Both are new to Ohio City and just opened in a huge, two-story building on the popular W. 25th Street. Looking forward to checking them out soon!

Forest City Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard is for everyone at this cool arena that also serves beer, wine, cocktails, and food.

Glass Bubble Project

Learn how to blow glass, or watch the pros do it.

Cleveland Candle Company

Learn how to make your very own candle, or buy one of their many fun-themed scents.

Saucy Brew Works Vibe Garden

This outdoor space transforms to the occasion. It’s a beer garden, a makers market, a yoga studio, and beyond. Great use of what was once an empty lot.

Coming Soon: Irishtown Bend Park Cleveland’s Ohio City Guide

Imagine a park with views of the city like this. In roughly four years, you won’t have to imagine as this is the site of the future Irishtown Bend Park project and I am so excited for what will be an incredible addition to the neighborhood and Cleveland alike.

The history of Irishtown Bend is deep, and I cannot tell it better than this Wiki article here (take a look for an interesting background). The L|A|N|D| Studio is working on this project and shares visuals of the plans and progress on their page here . I add this to the neighborhood guide because construction has already begun and visitors to Ohio City may notice as it’s right at the northern entrance to the neighborhood. We are so excited to see how this park develops!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my Ohio City Neighborhood Guide! Are you a business in the neighborhood and want to collaborate, or did you have an update on something I shared here?  Contact me . Be sure to check out my other Cleveland Ohio Neighborhood Guides below!

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Culturally Relevant: The Essential Weekend Travel Guide to Cleveland, Ohio

I’m going to say a phrase that doesn’t get uttered often enough:

Cleveland is cool.

The city has a thriving food scene, world-class cultural attractions, vibrant neighborhoods, and a sports team that people clearly have feelings about .

But if you’re reading this, you might already know that. And if not? Well, you’re about to find out.

ABOUT CLEVELAND

Cleveland’s location on Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River has played a major role in shaping its history. Founded in 1796 as “Cleaveland” (after General Moses Cleaveland), the name was shortened soon after and the city began to establish itself as a major hub for manufacturing.

Rapid growth fueled by access to the Great Lakes region and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as railway connectivity, led to immense industrial pollution. It took a century of the Cuyahoga River catching fire at near-regular intervals to spark change, but the city cleaned up its act, finally making the waterfront a place people want to be.

Today’s Cleveland embraces a spirit of renewal while honoring its past – an almost tangible feeling, even to the weekend visitor.

Five Fun Facts: Cleveland

• Cleveland has made it to the screens both large and small many, many times (and not just through shows like The Drew Carey Show and that one episode of 30 Rock !).
• The word Cuyahoga (both the name of the river and the county Cleveland is in) is an anglicized spelling of a Mohawk word meaning “crooked river.” Just take a look at the map !
• The Man of Steel was born in Cleveland – that’s right, Superman .
• Cleveland’s Playhouse Square is the second-largest theatre district in the nation (the first is Broadway, of course).
• The Arcade Cleveland (above) was the first indoor mall in the U.S. and is modeled after the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy (as far as I know, there’s no bull to spin on though!).

Curious to see if Cleveland does, indeed, rock?

( Spoiler alert : it does).

Go ahead and book the flight – I’ll show you around:

THINGS TO DO IN CLEVELAND

Rock & roll hall of fame.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just might be Cleveland’s most well-known attraction. But did you know it has six floors of rock ‘n’ roll history and memorabilia within its glass pyramid?

You really could spend all day touring the Rock Hall and never feel bored; even the most time-crunched traveler should budget at least three hours to feel as though they got a good look at the place.

Purchase your ticket in advance to bypass the line, and start your visit on the bottom floor ( Level 0 ). Here you’ll find the largest exhibit, transporting you back in time to listen to some of the quintessential musicians in the genres that influenced rock ‘n’ roll: gospel, blues, R&B, country, folk, and bluegrass. Following the twisting, turning hallways chock full of memorabilia, photographs, and interactive exhibits, you’ll continue traveling through the decades to the present.

On the upper levels, you’ll find curated collections and rotating exhibits, a short film, a place to practice your guitar skills, and possibly live music (if you’re lucky! We were not so lucky). Even if you think you’re not interested in rock ‘n’ roll, I’m certain this museum will prove you wrong.

The Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art is a treasure trove of human history and art. Founded in 1913, The Cleveland Museum of Art continues to embody its original mission: “for the benefit of all the people forever” by providing free admission. This commitment to access grants visitors the opportunity to a collection that contains over 45,000 works.

The sprawling campus makes for a wonderful morning or afternoon of marveling at the creativity of human expression, and there’s something for every kind of art enthusiast. I highly suggest scoping out the works you’d like to see most before you even enter the building ( museum fatigue is real, after all).

Need a break during your visit? There’s a delightful cafe in the sun-filled Atrium (I confess to needing a mid-visit coffee!), and plenty of green space outside.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (or moCa for short) is unlike other contemporary art museums – or at least unlike any other contemporary art museum that I’ve personally visited.

Rather than housing an unchanging collection of modern art (some of which may have been created fifty years ago), moCa is a dynamic museum featuring ever-rotating exhibitions from present-day artists. Our visit landed us in front of works by Nina Chanel Abney, and a helpful docent walked us through the artist’s celebration of Black masculine women and those who resist gender norms.

In fact, each area of the museum had a docent within eyesight – not standing watchfully, ready to ask you to step away from the works, but ready to greet you and invite questions about the works on display. Enter the distinctive building and see what awaits you – and marvel once more at the access to art in Cleveland (moCa is free!).

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Believe it or not, a visit to the Cleveland Botanical Garden would make a great activity for a rainy or snowy day. The Madagascar and Costa Rica Glasshouses are a wonder of flora and fauna and are completely enclosed. Each feels like entering an alternate world: one dry and arid with alien-like plants, and the other thick with humidity and bursting with verdant life (and like their respective countries, both are quite warm inside so dress accordingly).

But of course, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is best visited on a sunshiny spring day – when the grounds are lush and the flowers are blooming. A stroll through the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and Herb Garden (or any of the other numerous themed gardens ) offers a welcome dose of nature that feels worlds away from the heart of the city yet is so close by. Be sure to check the website before you visit to see if there are any special activities during your Cleveland trip.

West Side Market

Cleveland’s West Side Market has been filling local bellies with fresh produce and locally-prepared goods since 1912, and it’s such a treat to stroll the aisles, spotting both favorite and unfamiliar foods. Even if you’re not in the mood to eat, it’s well worth a stroll through the big, ornate building in Ohio City.

Cleveland Script Signs

Here’s a fun one for shutterbugs: the Cleveland Script Signs . These signs are placed all over the city in spots selected for their photogenic backdrops. I only had time to make it to two (see the shenanigans above), but you can make it your mission to take a photo at each one (or just locate the nearest one on the map !).

Cleveland Shopping

Cleveland has a number of cute shops and boutiques, particularly west of downtown.

By far one of the most unique shopping concepts I’ve seen is City Goods , in Ohio City. A series of buildings initially designed to serve as tiny homes have been converted into mini Creative Hangars, each housing several local makers or boutique curators. Over on Lorain Avenue, All Things For You is a gold mine of antique and vintage housewares and clothing, and has a Mary Poppins effect of being larger on the inside than the outside (so many fun finds!). Rose Parlor is where I’d shop if my wardrobe suddenly evaporated (I mean, not that I want that to happen, but with so many gorgeous vintage finds and curated indie brands I wouldn’t be mad about it). And Gordon Square Arts District pairs places like Océanne Studio and Boutique and Cool World together; shops with drastically different aesthetics, but that somehow magically have something for everyone.

CLEVELAND FOOD + DRINK

Cleveland restaurants.

Hungry? Good . Cleveland’s food scene is flourishing with new takes on classic dishes, and new takes on, well, new dishes. I pinky promise that there’s something for every appetite; read my Eight Can’t-Miss Restaurants in Cleveland post to learn more.

Cleveland Coffee + Treats

I am not timid about sharing my need for a great cup of coffee or my hearty appetite for sweets when I travel – and Cleveland knew just how to handle things.

In Little Italy, Blue Sky Brews offers a wonderful menu of coffee for a pick-me-up (or beer, if that’s your pick-me-up of choice), which just might be helpful if you wind up in a sweet, sleepy haze after a stop at Corbo’s Bakery . They are best known for their Cassata, which I eyed and sadly turned down as even a single slice was too large for me. But don’t fret – there are other fish in the sea (or rather, cookies in the case). It’s here that I finally managed to get my hands on a Buckeye .

Heading further afield… The Judith is an all-day cafe on Lorain Avenue – and the kind of place you really would want to hang out all day for their coffee and dessert. Leavened is an artisanal bakery in the Tremont neighborhood, and it feels like a neighborhood spot. However, they don’t specialize in either breads or pastries – they specialize in both! If you find yourself in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, cool off with a scoop or three at Mason’s Creamery (the ube flavor is basically heaven). And I have Green Goat Cafe Bar to thank for waking me up every day of this trip – how else would I have made it to so many places?

Cleveland Bars + Breweries

It’s no secret I love a good brewery , and there are two I visited during this trip that I highly recommend. Up first is a name you’ll see on tap lists all over town: Masthead Brewing Co. This place is huge (they have a 100-foot-long bar!), but they certainly have managed to keep the quality up with the quantity. Take the opportunity to try one of their eccentric beers on tap, like the Jalapeño IPA, the Hazelnut Tiramisu Underverse, or whatever else they’ve been cooking up. Oh, and they have a full kitchen, too!

Over in Ohio City, Bookhouse Brewing currently resides in the former Baehr Brewery Building , which dates back to 1866. The cozy space feels a bit like a public living room that just so happens to have a row of taps. It’s a delightful place to recharge after a long walk around the neighborhood.

For my bar-going friends, Forest City Shuffleboard Arena and Bar is a great spot to chill – when you’re not being ultra-competitive at shuffleboard. It was our first time playing, and the staff was very helpful in getting us started on one of the indoor courts (they also offer outdoor courts and tabletop shuffleboard). I won’t gloat, but let’s just say that in our family, the loser buys the next round and I didn’t spend a dime.

For something a little more upscale, head to Society Lounge . This subterranean bar on East 4th St. has a great cocktail program and is a great pre-dinner spot if you’re dining in downtown Cleveland. My only complaint is my usual one: the music is way too loud. Before you get all “ Sure, Grandma, let’s get you to bed ” on me, even our server complained about the volume (or at least, that’s what I think he said).

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Airriva at superior living.

Large cities offer so many places to stay, it can make it tough for a visitor to know where to choose.

For my weekend in CLE, we landed at Airriva at Superior Living ( now closed ), an Ohio startup that offers the privacy of short-term rentals (à la Airbnb or VRBO) with the benefit of a single brand overseeing all of the properties (like a hotel). Check-in is completely contactless (so no host is showing you how to work the TV remote for twenty minutes – please tell me I’m not the only one this keeps happening to!), but the team is available by phone should you need anything during your stay. To learn more, head to my full review of Airriva at Superior Living .

TRAVEL TIPS: CLEVELAND, OHIO

Flying to Cleveland? Then you’ll be landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), about twelve miles from downtown. Rental cars are available at the airport, but visitors who are comfortable riding public transit can easily forego a vehicle. A train runs every fifteen minutes connecting the airport with the city center, and it’s a steal at $2.50 per trip or $5 for a day pass ( note : be sure to check the RTA website for any interruptions in service).

To use any of Cleveland’s public transit options, download the Transit App , purchase a fare or pass, and activate it just before your first ride of the day. In addition to holding your pass for you, the app also helpfully recommends routes based on your destination plus it shows where each bus or train is currently located. Because the system is so well-connected, we only ended up using rideshare services twice during the weekend.

In addition to the regular city buses, Cleveland also offers a free trolley on weekdays. But as a weekend visitor, I missed the opportunity to use it and can’t personally speak to its service.

Unlike some other cities of its size, Cleveland’s neighborhoods don’t really bleed together – they are much more geographically separate. But even when walking through residential or industrial areas, I found wide sidewalks and flat terrain. To others, it may not feel walkable, but as someone who generally is willing to walk any distance for great food and coffee, I found it safe and comfortable to do so (I logged 11 miles of walking on this trip, for reference).

That being said – I was only able to spend so much outdoors because of the great weather. Our May visit was so pleasant, like a true Spring weekend. But winter in Cleveland is a different story. Because of its position on Lake Erie, it experiences harsher winter weather than other destinations in the region (the lake effect is even noticeable at different points of the city ). Of course, we can’t always control when we visit a destination, so just be sure to pack accordingly .

One quirk about visiting Cleveland in May was the swarm of midges – annoying little insects that have a knack for flying right into your eyes or mouth (lest you think I’m being overdramatic – these little buggers showed up on the weather radar ). Just wear sunglasses, breathe through your nose, and take comfort in the fact they grow smaller in number as you move away from the lake. Thankfully, there’s another animal in Cleveland that I was happy to see: chipmunks !

Is it rude to follow the topic of animals with people? Clevelanders are a generally friendly bunch, happy to strike up a conversation but not likely to stick around for a long chat. So just know that those crazy long lunches with strangers from four countries or a night of perhaps too much fun bar-hopping with locals until it’s nearly breakfast* are probably not going to happen in Cleveland.

One last Cleveland note: It’s not called soda. It’s pop .

WITH MORE TIME IN CLEVELAND

Cleveland offers many more things for travelers to see and do. Here are a few spots I have my eye on for a return visit (expect to see a second-timers guide sometime!):

More Cleveland Sights

Great Lakes Science Center | Exhibits in the STEM fields are on display at this local favorite

International Women’s Air & Space Museum | A museum dedicated to women in aviation

A Christmas Story House | The house from the holiday hit movie is open to the public for tours

Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Merging science and nature with programs for all ages

Self-guided Architecture Tour | Learn more about downtown Cleveland’s unique architecture

USS COD | A historic submarine docked downtown and available for tours

Places to Visit Nearby

Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Hiking, biking, and waterfalls just thirty minutes from downtown

Cedar Point | Record-breaking coasters and thrills only an hour away from Cleveland

FINAL THOUGHTS ON VISITING CLEVELAND

Sometimes I leave a destination feeling, well, not done with it, but pretty satisfied that I managed to capture everything I wanted the most.

I didn’t leave Cleveland feeling that way – I left Cleveland feeling hungry for more (and not just because our visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame lasted so long that we had to skip our final meal in the city). Great food and more to discover around every corner leaves me excited to return to Cleveland and to explore more of Ohio (I can’t believe I’ve reached the final sentence of this post without mentioning that this was my first time visiting The Buckeye State!).

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I never realized there was so much to do in Cleveland! I’ve only ever seen central Ohio when visiting my cousins and went to Toledo once for a gymnastics competition. Might be time to add Cleveland to the list!

Right? And I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. It’s such a great weekend destination, especially since you can fly in and out without needing a car!

Fantastic job highlighting some wonderful Cleveland spots not necessarily on everyone’s radar. Its a marvelous city!

Thank you for the kind words – and for reading along! What else would you add to this list for future visitors to Cleveland?

This was fun to read. Cleveland is a fantastic city. You really did a lot of things during your visit.

Next time you go, I recommend hitting up Holden Arboretum, it’s a bit of a hike from downtown, but it has a gorgeous canopy walk through the trees with views of Lake Erie. A stay at the Franklin Castle is a REALLY special experience. For world-class culture, The Cleveland Orchestra can’t be beat. Just sitting in Severance Music Center is a treat as it’s such a gorgeous building, but the music is transformative. You should also go to Heck’s in Ohio City, they have the best burgers in Cleveland. The South Side in Tremont has excellent brunch.

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Kirkleatham Museum 

Kirkleatham Museum is home to a treasure trove of artefacts and exhibitions, all housed in a magnificent 1709 Queen Anne building. 

The museum plays host to an annual programme of exciting exhibitions, family events, musical performances, and seasonal activities. 

Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful grounds found around the museum, with excitement and adventure for children of all ages. 

Admission and opening 

The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm. 

Admission to the museum is free. Occasionally there are charges for some of the touring exhibitions and events held at the site. 

How to find us 

Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds Kirkleatham  Redcar  TS10 5NW

Accessibility 

The museum has three floors and is completely accessible for wheelchair users. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome to visit the museum too. 

Museum staff are on hand to help. 

Further information can be found by calling the museum on 01642 479500. 

Flatts Lane 

Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park is around 40 hectares of woodland, wetland and meadows managed as a local nature reserve by the Council. 

The park offers stunning views of Eston Hills, industrial Teesside and the North York Moors. 

Educational and recreational events are held regularly for schools, colleges and the public. 

There is a visitor centre with a wide variety of informative, historical and educational displays, and a small gift shop. 

Opening times and access

Car park and general access is free and open 24/7. 

We endeavour to have the visitor centre open as much as we can, but opening times do vary. Feel free to get in touch if you want to plan a visit. 

Cyclists and horse riders are very welcome, but are required to keep to the marked bridleways (and off the footpaths and woodland trails). 

All motor powered vehicles, including off road bikes and quads, are strictly prohibited over the entirety of the site and will be reported to the police. 

No camping, BBQs or fires are permitted at any time. 

Admission to the site is free. Some events throughout the year will be subject to an admission fee, please see the ‘What’s on’ section for events and admission costs.

Contact information

Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park Normanby TS6 0NN

Telephone: 01642 459629

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlattsLane /

Errington Wood

Errington Wood is on the northern face of the hillside above the village of New Marske. It is named after the Errington family, the original landowners, who in 1773 planted the area with trees as a cash crop. 

Within the wood there are over 9 miles of well-maintained paths, the lower one of which is flat with a solid surface. 

The wood’s industrial heritage is not readily visible from the paths, however those keen on doing so can discover many historical artefacts from the ironstone mining period, 1851 to 1923, the stone quarrying believed to be from the 16th and 17th centuries and as far back as the Bronze Age. 

Kirkleatham Walled Garden

The Grade II-listed Kirkleatham Walled Garden has been restored after being closed for more than 30 years. 

Visitors can now find formal gardens, a science garden, areas for activities and a glasshouse, along with a café, a shop and a 350-seat pavilion, which is available for events such as weddings, dinners and corporate events. 

The café serves produce grown locally, home-baked favourites, hot meals and hot and cold beverages. 

Opening times and admission

• Gardens: 10am – 5.30pm, last entry at 3.30pm
• Café: 10am – 5.40pm, last orders taken at 4.30pm

Admission is to the garden only (you don’t need a ticket to visit the café or shop). 

Ticket prices

Single tickets: 

• Concession: £3
• 1 adult & 1 child: £5
• Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children): £10

Annual Tickets: 

• Annual pass: £6
• Concession annual pass: £5
• Family annual pass (2 adults and up to 3 children): £20
• Group of up to 15: £90
• Group tour: £240

For all bookings including bus tours and group bookings, email: [email protected]

Please note opening times may change seasonally – so check before you visit.

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Museums Are Changing How They Bring Natural Sciences to Life

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is rolling out two new exhibition halls and making its scientists more accessible. And don’t forget the dinosaurs.

By John Hanc

Reporting from Cleveland

This article is part of our Museums special section about how institutions are striving to offer their visitors more to see, do and feel.

Guiding a visitor along the 22-foot-high, 406-foot-long curtain of glass fronting the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit hall, Caitlin Colleary spots a familiar face — one from which three large horns are protruding.

“Triceratops is here!” Colleary, a paleontologist, exclaims.

Yes, Trudy the Triceratops (as she has been nicknamed by Colleary and her colleagues) arrived a few days early in her new home — all six tons of her, perched on a platform amid tarps and wood scattered around the floor of the new hall, still eight months away from completion.

Trudy — a casting from the American Museum of Natural History in New York — was the first of her prehistoric pals to be moved into this new location in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. From here, she can stand, with a menacing look, brandishing her distinctive, three-foot-long horns.

Trudy has been placed by the glass wall of the 50,000-square-foot exhibit hall called Dynamic Earth, one of two halls under construction at the museum, and scheduled to open in December. The $150 million renovation features a second, 25,000-square-foot hall called Evolving Life, not to mention a redesign of the museum’s facade.

It’s the most significant makeover of the 104-year-old museum since it moved from downtown Cleveland to its current location in the University Circle neighborhood, near the campus of Case Western Reserve University, in 1955.

The inside and outside transformation is designed to do nothing less than reinvent the concept of a natural-history museum — starting with its appearance. The goal is to make the building, as Joshua Haney of DLR Group, the principal architect, put it, “a little less fortresslike.”

Other museums around the country are similarly transforming their buildings and exhibits to allow visitors to better, and more personally, connect with the sciences, as well as to spark greater community engagement and dialogue about how science can help address major societal issues, such as global warming.

Museums dedicated to the natural sciences — a term that encompasses a wide range of modern scientific disciplines related to the natural world, including geology, evolutionary biology, astronomy, zoology as well as paleontology — have long been associated with dark spaces and nature dioramas.

But the presence of Trudy in what is going to be a high-visibility location in the museum’s new wing is a reminder of what the biggest attractions at natural science museums are — and have been since the late 19th century, when Victorian England was captivated by the earliest specimens and renderings of what were then referred to as “impossible monsters.”

“I like to call dinosaurs the gateway drug to natural history,” said Sonia Winner, the Cleveland Museum’s president and chief executive. “You can’t have a museum like this without them. But we need to evolve, and we need to really think about how we can be civic institutions and share ideas with the community about the knowledge we’ve discovered, and even the knowledge that is still being debated.”

Indeed, dinosaurs are still prominent — on this Wednesday in late March, spring break week for public schools in Cleveland, children swarm over the spiny back of “Steggie,” the life-size stegosaurus model outside the main entrance, and gaze up in awe at “Happy” (short for Haplocanthosaurus delfsi ), the 70-foot-long, 14-foot-high sauropod whose reconstructed skeleton dominates the main visitor hall.

But the ever-popular dinosaurs — a total of about 18 fossilized specimens — will now share the spotlight with some impressive new technology and architectural changes designed to connect visitors to the natural world. The goal is to do so more vividly and intimately, perhaps, than through the diaromas of nature scenes and Native Americans that were also once at the core of its exhibits (and that have now been put into storage).

The new glass wall is of a grander scale: Its 86 panels provide a transparent portal to the natural world outside — specifically, to the layers of limestone laid along the outside perimeter of the museum, to simulate the striated ledges of rock left about 12,000 years ago by the receding Laurentide Ice Sheet (the museum used as its model for this similar limestone patterns that can today be found along parts of nearby Lake Erie — itself a product of the glacier, which gouged out the Great Lakes).

The connection between the museum and that ice sheet, which covered much of what is now Ohio, is most evident in its new exterior motif, completed last October. With its gentle, wavy lines, it was created, said Mark Morris of DLR Group, its lead designer, “to mimic the flow of a glacier.” A drop-shaped feature in the middle of the facade is designed to symbolize the melting glacier, and also serves as a functioning spout, draining rainwater from the museum’s roof and into the ground.

Beyond the limestone shelves — where once stood a parking lot — the museum’s two-acre grounds have now been landscaped into a prairie of native Ohio grasses and plants, thus completing the symbolic links between the natural evolution of Northeastern Ohio and the one interpreted inside the natural history museum. The museum’s lawn now forms a kind of moraine from the receding glacier, which is depicted through the layers of stone and the glacier-inspired design of the museum itself.

The innovative new design and exhibit halls are, museum officials said, a template for a new kind of natural history museum — one that features more interactive, locally relevant and community-engaging exhibits and programming.

A nonstructural example of how that accessibility and communication with the public is encouraged here is “Scientists Unleashed,” a recently initiated program in which the 25 members of the museum’s science and curatorial staff spend five hours a week on the museum floor, answering visitor questions and occasionally offering pop-up demonstrations. “People need to have conversations with our scientists, with our staff,” said Gavin Svenson, the museum’s chief science officer. “That’s how you demystify science.”

Colleary, the paleontologist, said her hours spent on the museum’s floor, interacting with visitors, is “my favorite time of the week.”

The question of how to better engage with visitors is not only being asked in Cleveland. “Everybody’s trying to figure out the best ways to communicate science to the public,” said Cristofer Nelson, president and chief executive of the Association of Science and Technology Centers in Washington, D.C . One way, he says, is by making it local. “What we’ve found is that talking about global climate change makes the problem too big for a lot of people,” Nelson said. “So a number of natural history and science museums are focusing on how science can solve local challenges.”

In some ways, they are ideally suited for the task. “Museums like ours have the power to convene and the power to inspire,” said Tim Ritchie, president of Boston’s Museum of Science. “We need to be a place where people in our community can come together to think about what kind of a world we want.”

Erika Shugart, executive director and chief executive of the National Science Teaching Association, calls that local connection “incredibly valuable.” He added, “One of the things we know about students is that they feel more connected to learning when they do so in their community.”

Nelson cites as an example the Utah Climate Challenge, a multiplayer interactive game at the Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City, in which visitors are invited to balance such variables as food, water and energy to manage climate change in the Salt Lake Valley.

Players gather at five touch-screen monitors while watching the effects of their decisions play out on a projected panorama of the region. “It was like you’re walking into a giant video game,” said Nelson, who visited the Utah museum recently. “That’s an example of a natural-history museum taking on a topic like climate change in a way that is locally relevant and fostering dialogue.”

At the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, one of the top priorities is helping visitors better understand the not-always-obvious natural world of their community. “We want to remind people that we’re not just a concrete jungle,” says Lori Bettison-Varga, the museum’s president and director. “There is nature in L.A., and we believe that if you have a better understanding of what’s in your backyard and your neighborhood you’ll have a much better appreciation of life on our planet.”

Thus, while their life-size dioramas of wildlife in California and the Pacific Northwest are still among the Los Angeles museum’s signature exhibits, a new area will soon be opened that reflects the latest thinking: NHM Commons, a 75,000-square-foot space that will feature a theater, a cafe and new seating and exhibition areas, serving as a sort of “front porch” to the museum.

There, said Bettison-Varga, “we hope to spark conversations around science.”

A likely conversation starter among visitors to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, once its transformation is complete, will be an exhibit called “We’re All Stardust,” an interactive light sculpture that will anchor one of the two new halls and use infrared camera technology, a powerful game engine and projection mapping techniques to create a dramatic simulation of a supernova.

Also part of this exhibit is a feature that allows visitors to see on a large screen their own silhouettes fill up with floating particles of stardust (a reminder that we all have our origins in the elements of the stars).

But the museum knows that all the community-centered events and high-tech effects won’t be as effective without the crowd-pleasing presence of those giant extinct reptiles. In fact, only a few days after Trudy the Triceratops was relocated to her new perch, her fossilized friend, Tony the Tyrannosaurus rex (yes, he’s got a nickname too) made his grand entrance in the new exhibit hall.

Together, the two dinosaurs will help attract visitors to the new wing as they glare through the glass at the outside world — made closer in this new vision of a natural-history museum.