Our Guidebook

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Our Guidebook

Food scene

Not your mom’s grilled cheese! If walking, take a left from the driveway, heading north.
83 locals recommend
Melt Bar and Grilled
14718 Detroit Ave
83 locals recommend
Not your mom’s grilled cheese! If walking, take a left from the driveway, heading north.
Great local ice cream and confections. Hot fudge that is out of this world! If walking, take a right out of the driveway, heading south (towards Madison Ave.)
6 locals recommend
Malley's Chocolates
14822 Madison Ave
6 locals recommend
Great local ice cream and confections. Hot fudge that is out of this world! If walking, take a right out of the driveway, heading south (towards Madison Ave.)
Fine dining at its best! Wonderful lakefront views!
51 locals recommend
Pier W
12700 Lake Ave
51 locals recommend
Fine dining at its best! Wonderful lakefront views!
Some great BBQ in the E. 4th District of Downtown Cleveland.
29 locals recommend
Mabel's BBQ
2050 E 4th St
29 locals recommend
Some great BBQ in the E. 4th District of Downtown Cleveland.
Local Cleveland Brews and fantastic food.
48 locals recommend
Market Garden Brewery
1947 W 25th St
48 locals recommend
Local Cleveland Brews and fantastic food.
The home of Christmas Ale. A wide variety of local brews with excellent food. A must try if you're visiting Cleveland.
133 locals recommend
Great Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market Ave
133 locals recommend
The home of Christmas Ale. A wide variety of local brews with excellent food. A must try if you're visiting Cleveland.
Known locally for its immense assortment of local and national beers, the BBE is a must for any connoisseur. Close by to the property, you can drive, or if you're up for a walk, it will take about 20 minutes.
15 locals recommend
Buckeye Beer Engine
15315 Madison Ave
15 locals recommend
Known locally for its immense assortment of local and national beers, the BBE is a must for any connoisseur. Close by to the property, you can drive, or if you're up for a walk, it will take about 20 minutes.
Amazing croissants and crepes! Every variation is a winner. Within walking distance or from DoorDash
Caffeine Lakewood
14701 Detroit Ave
Amazing croissants and crepes! Every variation is a winner. Within walking distance or from DoorDash
An easy walk from the house, be sure to try their signature Old Fashioned! Featuring great sandwiches and custom fired pizzas and a distillery on-site, this is a must eat if you're a foodie and a lover of fine and local spirits. Open Thursday - Saturday. Reservations recommended.
Western Reserve Distillers, LLC
14221 Madison Avenue
An easy walk from the house, be sure to try their signature Old Fashioned! Featuring great sandwiches and custom fired pizzas and a distillery on-site, this is a must eat if you're a foodie and a lover of fine and local spirits. Open Thursday - Saturday. Reservations recommended.
Our favorite for unique and tasty pies. Menu recently revamped to emphasize their amazing biscuits.
6 locals recommend
Rood Food and Pie
17001 Madison Ave
6 locals recommend
Our favorite for unique and tasty pies. Menu recently revamped to emphasize their amazing biscuits.
Wonderful diner. Open 24 hours, Great breakfasts including their Eggs Benedict! A large assortments of cakes and other desserts. This is one of our favorites.
10 locals recommend
My Friends Restaurant
11616 Detroit Ave
10 locals recommend
Wonderful diner. Open 24 hours, Great breakfasts including their Eggs Benedict! A large assortments of cakes and other desserts. This is one of our favorites.
A fun spot with food for all tastes. Locations here in Lakewood and also the West Bank of the Flats in Downtown Cleveland.
63 locals recommend
Lindey's Lake House Lakewood
15625 Detroit Ave
63 locals recommend
A fun spot with food for all tastes. Locations here in Lakewood and also the West Bank of the Flats in Downtown Cleveland.
Featured on Man vs. Food! Come enjoy their amazing Gyros and maybe a piece of Baklava!
Greek Village Grille
14019 Madison Ave
Featured on Man vs. Food! Come enjoy their amazing Gyros and maybe a piece of Baklava!

Sightseeing

Eclectic collection of rock memorabilia. Great place to visit
480 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th St
480 locals recommend
Eclectic collection of rock memorabilia. Great place to visit
Tour a vintage WWII diesel submarine! Experience what life was like aboard the historic USS Cod. See everything from the torpedo rooms to the control rooms to the engine rooms. If you're a fan of naval history, be sure to visit the USS Cod!
15 locals recommend
USS COD
1201 N Marginal Rd
15 locals recommend
Tour a vintage WWII diesel submarine! Experience what life was like aboard the historic USS Cod. See everything from the torpedo rooms to the control rooms to the engine rooms. If you're a fan of naval history, be sure to visit the USS Cod!
One of the nation's finest art collections are here in Cleveland! Most exhibits are free.
365 locals recommend
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd
365 locals recommend
One of the nation's finest art collections are here in Cleveland! Most exhibits are free.
Visit this wonderful museum with fossils, a planetarium, and live animals. Also see Balto, the dog that inspired the Iditarod dog sled race!
148 locals recommend
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr
148 locals recommend
Visit this wonderful museum with fossils, a planetarium, and live animals. Also see Balto, the dog that inspired the Iditarod dog sled race!
The home of the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra! Come hear one of the best orchestra's in an acoustically unique music hall. Programs year round.
66 locals recommend
Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Ave
66 locals recommend
The home of the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra! Come hear one of the best orchestra's in an acoustically unique music hall. Programs year round.
America's Roller Coast, Cedar Point is about 65 miles to the west of Lakewood. Check www.cedarpoint.com for details.
314 locals recommend
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point Dr
314 locals recommend
America's Roller Coast, Cedar Point is about 65 miles to the west of Lakewood. Check www.cedarpoint.com for details.
See where Ralphie almost shot his eye out! Lots of memorabilia from the movie. Don't forget to pick up your very own Leg Lamp. Careful! It's Fra-gee-lay!
92 locals recommend
A Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th St
92 locals recommend
See where Ralphie almost shot his eye out! Lots of memorabilia from the movie. Don't forget to pick up your very own Leg Lamp. Careful! It's Fra-gee-lay!
A beautiful place to view all sorts of botanical treasures. Be sure to see if the butterfly exhibit is back!
139 locals recommend
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd
139 locals recommend
A beautiful place to view all sorts of botanical treasures. Be sure to see if the butterfly exhibit is back!
Come see our world class zoo! Pick an animal and they've got it. From the Elephant encounter to the rainforests of the Amazon!
194 locals recommend
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
194 locals recommend
Come see our world class zoo! Pick an animal and they've got it. From the Elephant encounter to the rainforests of the Amazon!
During the summer, every Thursday, head down to Edgewater for Edgewater Live! Live bands, food trucks, the works!
186 locals recommend
Edgewater Park Beach
186 locals recommend
During the summer, every Thursday, head down to Edgewater for Edgewater Live! Live bands, food trucks, the works!
The country's second largest performing arts center outside of Lincoln Center in New York. It is currently closed because of Covid, however, the surrounding restaurants are open. Be sure to head to Parnell's for a pint. You can also see the world's largest outdoor chandelier!
169 locals recommend
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid Ave
169 locals recommend
The country's second largest performing arts center outside of Lincoln Center in New York. It is currently closed because of Covid, however, the surrounding restaurants are open. Be sure to head to Parnell's for a pint. You can also see the world's largest outdoor chandelier!
Home of the Cleveland Indians!
186 locals recommend
Progressive Field
2401 Ontario St
186 locals recommend
Home of the Cleveland Indians!
Home of the Cleveland Browns!
175 locals recommend
FirstEnergy Stadium
100 Alfred Lerner Way
175 locals recommend
Home of the Cleveland Browns!
Home to the Cleveland Cavaliers!
162 locals recommend
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
1 Center Court
162 locals recommend
Home to the Cleveland Cavaliers!
A little something for everyone!
126 locals recommend
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave
126 locals recommend
A little something for everyone!

Neighborhoods

Visit the West Side Market for the freshest food. Wonderful restaurants and breweries and Mitchell’s Ice Cream
106 locals recommend
Ohio City
106 locals recommend
Visit the West Side Market for the freshest food. Wonderful restaurants and breweries and Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Come for the food! This is as authentic as it gets. No matter which restaurant you choose, it's sure to be a winner. Every August, join us for the Feast of the Assumption. A culinary delight that takes over the streets.
114 locals recommend
Little Italy
114 locals recommend
Come for the food! This is as authentic as it gets. No matter which restaurant you choose, it's sure to be a winner. Every August, join us for the Feast of the Assumption. A culinary delight that takes over the streets.

Traveler advice

Customs and culture

Obey posted parking laws.

Greater Cleveland doesn’t mess around with parking. They will tow you in a heartbeat.
Book before you go

Covid has changed everything....Make sure you have a mask!

Much of Cleveland is open, but as COVID rates fluctuate, be sure to call ahead to make sure your activity is open. Always make sure you have a mask! Ohio is under a mask order and you may be turned away without a mask.