Cleveland Ohio Attractions

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Since DJ Alan Freed hosted the first rock concert here back in 1952, Cleveland has been a major force in rock and roll history. Now you can learn more about the history at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. You'll have a good time, tap your feet, remember the glory days and maybe even dance a little. But you'll also learn something: something about our culture, something about our society, something about who we are. Starting 2004, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will feature new exhibits, live performance events and exhibits that tell the story behind every note of the world's greatest music.

Geauga Lake Amusement Park - If your looking for fun, you'll find it everywhere you turn at Geauga Lake Family Amusement Park. There's so much to do there - from classic rides and thrilling coasters to spectacular water slides and great live entertainment. Geauga Lake has 10 awesome coasters to satisfy thrill seekers of all ages. Take to the sky aboard X-Flight, Ohio's only flying coaster. Or dare to ride the Dominator the worlds longest floorless roller coaster. Then there's the ride that's always eager to show its fangs, Steel Venom. And that still leaves Thunder Hawk, the Big Dipper, Raging Wolfbobs, Head Spin, The Villain and the Double Loop. They've even got the Beaver Land Mine Ride so kids and parents can scream together. If you're looking for fun of the liquid variety, splash on over to Hurricane Hannah's Water park At the eye of the fun you'll find Hurricane Mountain - Ohio's tallest (10 stories) water slide complex featuring seven twisting, turning slides. There's also the Stingray Wet Slides for anyone who wants to get soaked at 60mph. And for the little puddle jumpers, they have a kid-sized Turtle Beach play area. For a more relaxing day in the sun, try the Calypso Creek lazy river. A gigantic wave pool caps off the aquatic fun.
There's no shortage of kid-friendly fun at Geauga Lake. They've got two play areas just for them - the new Kidworks Playzone and Happy Harbor. The "whee" crowd will love playing the day away at Geauga Lake. Be sure to catch their great live entertainment including the brand new Water Ski Evolution Show. And you're not going to want to miss their action-packed Snow Flyer Extreme Team Show. Song-and-dance fans will be delighted with our new musical extravaganza About America. And join us during Octoberfest and the Haunt for some great late-season fun.


Cleveland Botanical Garden - Cleveland Botanical Garden's mission is grounded in the belief that quality-of-life can be improved through a better understanding of the interdependence of plants, people, and the environment. Perhaps the most significant challenge for the 21st Century is to find innovative ways to educate people about the importance of the environment and motivate responsible behavior that ensures a healthy future for all life on earth. Cleveland Botanical Garden is poised to make a significant impact--regionally and globally--on issues of environmental stewardship and sustainable community development.
From their home base in University Circle, to their off-site urban learning gardens and outdoor classrooms at Cleveland schools, the Garden provides sensory-rich environments to promote life-long learning. Their mission, blending education, social responsibility, culture and environmental stewardship helps people of all ages and backgrounds appreciate and benefit from the positive role that plants play in their lives.
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Hershey Children's Garden - a fun, hands-on garden that offers children the opportunity to interact with nature and to become more personally engaged with plants, gardening and the environment. Hershey Children's Garden, the first public garden of its kind in Ohio, offers special programs and activities for children and families throughout the season.
Family Science Initiatives - an innovative science education program that encourages intergenerational learning by helping parents feel more comfortable teaching math and science skills. Specially designed backpacks contain fun and engaging activities for families to complete at home and at Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Cedar Point Amusement Park - Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio is a 364-acre amusement park and resort that is home to the largest collection of rides and roller coasters in the world! Voted Best Amusement Park on Earth six years running! Experience over 150 rides and attractions, including award-winning entertainment and four children's areas. 16 coasters, featuring Top Thrill Dragster! Snoopy Rocks! in Ice skating extravaganza. Stay at Cedar Point Resorts, including beach front hotels next to the park. Where else can you find a 364-acre amusement park and resort, home of the fastest and tallest rollercoaster? The park will debut it''''s unprecedented 16th roller coaster - Top Thrill Dragster. Reaching a stratospheric 420 feet tall and topping out at an unheard of speed of 120 mph, this new steel screamer will help Cedar Point reclaim the title of owning the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the universe.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History - The universe is your playground to enjoy and learn at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History- known for its exciting galleries, exceptional collections and outstanding programs. Visit fascinating galleries, including the Wade Gallery of Gems & Jewels, featuring one of the finest collections in the United States, and Planet e, an exploration of Earth and space. Learn about Ohio's native wildlife- including, Bald Eagles, hawks, owls and deer- and ecology and conservation in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden. Walk through the Thelma and Kent H. Smith Environmental Courtyard and observe native plants and a peaceful waterfall. Learn about observational astronomy in the new Reinberger Hall of Astronomy. On select evenings, view stars and planets in the Mueller Observatory.

Flats Entertainment District - Once the industrial heart of the city, “the Flats” is now a red-hot entertainment district. Located on the east and west banks of the Cuyahoga River, the area is home to more than 50 restaurants and nightclubs, the Nautica Queen cruise ship, the Nautica Entertainment Complex and the 5,000-seat Scene Pavilion and a variety of other entertainment options. During the warmer months, enjoy food and drink outside on the boardwalks and patios of Shooters, Watermark Restaurant, Joe's Crab Shack and Spinaker's, to name a few places, taking in great views of the downtown skyline and illuminated bridges while pleasure boats and massive ore boats maneuver the crooked river.

The Cleveland Museum of Art- Great art has the power to transport you to distant times and faraway places. At the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, you and your family can travel the world in a day. From ancient Egyptian statues to Impressionist masterpieces, Cleveland is home to one of the greatest art collections anywhere. Whether you spend a lunch hour discovering or set aside an entire day for learning, you'll find a vast array of treasures. Explore galleries filled with breathtaking works spanning 6,000 years of history. Journey from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Africa- and countless destinations in between. Encounter some of the finest Asian art in the Western Hemisphere. See an extraordinary collection of Ancient American art. Take a personal tour of royal possessions, including Faberge eggs and a princely throne. Revel in the museum's resplendent Armor Court, created to honor Cleveland's rich steelmaking history. The museum's paintings collection features masterpieces by Caravaggio, El Greco, Poussin, Rubens, Hals, David, Goya, Turner, Church, Cole, Corot, Eakins, Monet, van Gogh, Bearden, Picasso, and Bellows. Acquisitions of later 20th century art include important works by Warhol, Christo, Kiefer, Richter, Bourgeois, Krasner, Savage, Clemente, Kossoff, Close, Mangold, Tansey, LeWitt, and others.