Cleveland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Cleveland
Cleveland
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame featuring music and interior views

Ohio’s largest city is packed with bars, restaurants, parks and gardens, and has a thriving sports and arts culture.

Visit Cleveland, Ohio, for world-class museums, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, passionate sporting events and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

A great place to start your stay in Cleveland is at the Cleveland Plus Visitors Centre. Here, you can pick up brochures, find out about events and get a little background history. Tourism has become a major source of income for the city, and the surrounding Cuyahoga County welcomes about 15 million people annually.

Museums play a big part in Cleveland’s popularity. One of the most visited is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is downtown on the shore of Lake Erie. Check out the permanent collection of iconic rock and roll artefacts, such as Joey Ramone’s Leather Jacket and Johnny Cash’s acoustic guitar, or visit one of the temporary exhibitions. The museum is not-for-profit and aims to educate the world on the significance of rock and roll.

Next door is the Great Lakes Science Centre, where you can learn about the relationship between science, technology and the environment. Art aficionados should head to the University Circle area, where the Cleveland Museum of Art houses an extensive French Impressionist collection. Families with younger children might want to visit the hands-on Children’s Museum, also at University Circle, which provides a cultural and educational resource for younger children.

Sport is a major Cleveland attraction, although the poor track record of its teams has earned it the title of “most tortured sports city”. Cheer on the Cleveland Browns football team, the Cleveland Indians baseball players, or the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team at their home stadiums.

For outdoor fun, visit the city’s park network, which is also known as the “Emerald Necklace”. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is situated here, and has one of the biggest collections of primates in North America.

Being a major city, Cleveland welcomes visitors all year round, and indoor types can find enough to keep them busy for days. A bus and rail system services the city, making it simple and relatively cheap to get around.

Where to stay in Cleveland

Terminal Tower featuring railway items and heritage architecture

Downtown Cleveland

4/5(6 area reviews)

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travellers love about Downtown Cleveland. Sights like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Huntington Bank Field are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

Downtown Cleveland
Greater Cleveland Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

Ohio City

The restaurants and live music make Ohio City worth a stop. Make a stop by West Side Market, and jump on the metro at West 25th-Ohio City Station to get around the area.

Ohio City
Greater Cleveland Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

Cuyahoga Valley

While you're in Cuyahoga Valley, take in top sights like Cuyahoga River and jump on the metro at East 34th-Campus Station to see more of the city.

Cuyahoga Valley
Greater Cleveland Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

The Flats

Well liked for its restaurants and riverfront, The Flats is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica and Cuyahoga River, and jump on the metro at Tower City-Public Square Station to get around the city.

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Tremont

If you're spending some time in Tremont, Christmas Story House and Pilgrim Congregational Church are top sights worth seeing.

Tremont
Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Gateway District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Gateway District. A stop by Rocket Arena or Progressive Field might round out your trip.

Gateway District
The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne, Cleveland, OH
The price is ฿4,111 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,111
฿4,830 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,504 reviews)
Nice place to stay!
"Our room was clean and had everything we needed. The hotel was close to everything we wanted to do! Everyone was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

4 out of 5
420 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH
The price is ฿4,998 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,998
฿5,873 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Nice
"Beautiful place and lovely people."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade
Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG

4.5 out of 5
2000 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH
The price is ฿3,749 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,749
฿4,405 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"This was a beautiful hotel that I also enjoyed thoroughly. It was extremely clean and I loved it."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2125 Superior Living

2125 Superior Living

2 out of 5
2125 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Huntington Bank Field ...
5.8/10 (33 reviews)
"Loved the decor, vey clean, has everything you need. Very close to downtown, just a few bus stops away."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

2125 Superior Living
Sleek DT Cleveland Apt at City Club

Sleek DT Cleveland Apt at City Club

3 out of 5
776 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Huntington ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"I was there for a conference that kept me pretty busy so i didnt get a chance to explore any of the amenities but there is CVS next door which was great. Within a 2-3 block walk there is the basketball arena where the Cavs play, a lot of restaurants and a casino. Im glad i choose this place. It was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Sleek DT Cleveland Apt at City Club
Gordon Square Studio ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Cleveland!

Gordon Square Studio ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Cleveland!

3 out of 5
Cleveland, OH
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Cleveland. Enjoy free parking, a marina and a garden. Popular attractions Huntington Bank Field and Rock and Roll Hall ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"I loved the location, close to the beach, and many restaurants, and stores. The residence was nice, and spacious enough room for 4 people comfortably. My only complaint is we wish we had more pillows, outside of that the place was great."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Gordon Square Studio ~ 4 Mi to Downtown Cleveland!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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