Playhouse Square Travel Guide

Cleveland

Downtown Cleveland. Giant chandelier
Downtown Cleveland. Giant chandelier
Cleveland's Playhouse Square is the second-largest performing arts complex in the US after Lincoln Center in New York. The entertainment district is anchored by the Playhouse Square chandelier, which is the largest outdoor chandelier in the world, made with 4,200 crystals.
The largest outdoor chandelier measures 6.10 m (20 ft) from top to bottom and has a diameter of 5.18 m (17 ft) achieved by PlayhouseSquare (USA) and permanently displayed at the intersection of East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, as of 30 April 2014. The total weight of the chandelier is 2,721.55 kg (6,000 lb) and is held up by a stainless steel support structure that contains three arms and is painted with a 3-stage automotive paint finish. The 4,200 crystals used to make the chandelier were constructed of impact modified acrylic (PMMA) and the 68 LED lighting fixtures used to illuminate the chandelier. 

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The World's Largest Outdoor Chandelier exists in the historic Playhouse Square Theater district is 20 ft. tall with 4,200 crystals, hanging 44 ft. above the street.

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Top hotels in Playhouse Square

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
651 Huron Rd E Cleveland OH
The price is ฿2,756 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿2,756
฿3,239 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,540 reviews)
Very clean. Very close to cavs and casino.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

4 out of 5
420 Superior Ave E Cleveland OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿3,706
฿4,355 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,124 reviews)
Hotel, rooms, and ballroom/atrium gorgeous and clean.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade
The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne Cleveland OH
The price is ฿3,395 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿3,395
฿3,989 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,021 reviews)
The staff was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and the Valet people were great and very fast and helpful. Ray was awesome.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG

4.5 out of 5
2000 East Ninth Street Cleveland OH
The price is ฿3,031 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿3,031
฿3,561 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Very good service and comforting stay

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG
The Glidden House

The Glidden House

3.5 out of 5
1901 Ford Dr Cleveland OH
The price is ฿5,597 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
฿5,597
฿6,577 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
The entire building was very clean and very pretty. Staff was helpful and friendly. It is in a perfect area to walk to so many sites! Will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

The Glidden House
Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
24 Public Sq Cleveland OH
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿3,706
฿4,355 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The hotel is beautiful, and the marker restaurant was very good! Mowerys for breakfast didn’t disappoint the food was the best. The only negative thing I can say is the parking garage elevator doesn’t work and you have to climb ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Playhouse Square

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
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Nine-Twelve District

Nine-Twelve District might not have many top sights, but Huntington Bank Field and Cleveland Public Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nine-Twelve District
Terminal Tower which includes 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 Huntington Bank Field and Cleveland Public Auditorium are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

Downtown Cleveland
The Fountain of Eternal Life can be found in War Memorial Plaza in Cleveland. The striking bronze and granite fountain was designed by Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Marshall Fredericks.

From this vantage point you can also see Terminal Tower and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in the background.

Civic Center

If you're spending some time in Civic Center, Cleveland Public Auditorium and Key Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Civic Center
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Historic Warehouse District

Restaurants, shopping and casinos are some highlights of Historic Warehouse District. You might stop by Huntington Bank Field or Public Square while you're in the area.

Historic Warehouse District
Cleveland waterfront with downtown and the Detroit-Superior bridge

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.

The Flats


Playhouse Square Travel Guide