I went to this Kids Museum with the family and I was impressed. It's a great place to take your…read morekids of all ages. I have a 5 and 3 year old that are very active. The variety of activities they have and the simplicity of most of the play areas is what makes it such a good spot for the kids. Highly recommend if you're looking for something to get out and do with the kids. The place is huge and has 3 floors

Great hands on play for kids!…read more This place was a great experience for my kids aged 5 to 8. The free parking lot is right across the street from the entrance making it easy to navigate. After entering the main floor has a few small hands on art based activities. I highly recommend starting on the top floor and working your way down. The top floor has so much to do and we ran out of time before we could check everything out. The museum was clean and well organized. Lots of hands on activities for all age levels. Every kid will find something to enjoy. The shopping experience was one of their favorites. We spent about two hours but could have easily stayed longer.

Part of the Underground Railroad history the house, built in 1840, is just up from Walnut Beach in…read moreAshtabula. The history is incredible as the Hubbards risked their lives, and fines, to get fugitive slaves to Canada by boat. The museum inside shows the hiding place, information about black Civil War soldiers, as photographers were not often present. The house is decorated in the time period. There is no cost, but donations are suggested. The museum is open Saturdays 12:30 to 3. Check website for more hours or arrange a tour.

This is an extremely informative tour. The museum has beautiful exhibits. You are encouraged to…read moretouch things. You can have a tour guide or go on your own. This was our second time. I learn something new from each guide. It's the best five dollars I have spent. Just wonderful

This art museum is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth visiting. General admission is free…read morebut has $14 parking. The building itself is stunning, with great architecture and tons of natural light that makes walking through the galleries feel really open and peaceful. They have works from Monet and other well known artists, which was really exciting to see in person. There's a lot to explore, so I'd recommend setting aside a few hours to really take it all in. Just make sure to plan your timing because they close at 5 PM. The staff throughout the museum were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There's also a large gift shop with lots of unique items and a cafe inside the museum, which is nice if you want to take a break during your visit.

MIX: Peace, Love, and Soul Tags For: Mix: Peace, Love, and…read moreSoul Special Event Sold Out Date: Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00-10:00 p.m. The CMA throws themed events every 1st Friday. At these events food alcohol nonalcoholic beverages are served. I say this because most responsible people call Ubers/Rides to pick them up safely, well when the event was over at 10 people picked up there things at coat check and proceeded to the vestibule to wait on their rides and Ubers. This was around 10-10:30 pm and the police that were hired at event forced everyone to stand outside. Keep in mind it was about 6 degrees in Cleveland. I understand the event was over and they had to close but grace should've been given considering the weather. Although the event was nice maybe you shouldn't attend in the winter because they'll put you out.

A lookout view of the river and shipping area is seen from this small park, just east of The…read moreHubbard House Museum. It's worth a stop to see a relic, read a few signs and take a walk of the well kept neighborhood. There is a parking lot. Right there is also the Marine Veterans' Memorial, Maritime museum in a 1871 house, tho I don't know the hours, Bed and Breakfasts homes, and Ashtabula's darling downtown with a few restaurants.

A really nice hidden gem type park that overlooks the Ashtabula Harbor. Although it is small, Point…read morePark has really great views, a lot of benches to sit, and ample parking. The park itself serves as a historical landmark for the Hulett Ore Unloader machine, which was invented in the late 1800's by Clevelander, George H. Hulett, and was used in the Great Lakes during that time. Part of a machine is on display at the park! Also, at this park, there is a Merchant Marine Memorial which pays tribute to notable people who were involved with the harbor. Many of the park benches are dedicated and there is a path where each brick is dedicated to a person, business, or group from the area. Point Park does need some TLC and upkeep, though. There's some trash around and kids have started to deface the Hulett machine with graffiti, which is sad. But, overall, this is a nice, quiet park to enjoy with family, watch the boats go by, and learn some history on the area.

Went to Holden Arboretum in October and they had a really fun Skelton themed garden. The…read moreinstallations were creative and very fun. The colors of the leaves were really nice and we were able to go up the platform and see the entire arboretum. It's a great place for a walk and I'm looking forward to going in the summer as well to see the different flowers that might be there.

What a beautiful massive arboretum!…read more You can spend half to a whole day here, soothed by the nature, sound of birds chirping, and light breeze. Recommend coming here on a nice sunny day to enjoy the hike to the fullest. We were greeted with a random encounter by a black rat snake right when we entered. This place is well maintained and offers a variety of aesthetic gardens and trails, along with several benches in each area for you to simply sit back and relax while enjoying the view. The highlight would be the Kalberer emergent tower, featuring a 120 ft structure that offers a panoramic view of the forest and Lake Erie (202 stairs to the top). The Murch canopy walk is also a must-visit spot. This is a 500 ft long elevated walkway that lets you immerse yourself in the tree canopy. We had such a great time here and will definitely be back. Tips: make sure to bring a bottle of water (there is a water refill station in the visitor center), snacks and sunglasses

We ate in the new starlight room. Our burgers were fantastic. The food was really warm, and the…read morefries were so so so so good. Just a heads up, you are eating out of cardboard, takeout boxes, which doesn't bother me because the food was so good... But I think it's worth mentioning. The burgers were around 20 Ish dollars so on the high end, but again we are kind of paying for the experience. It just made me smile being there. We were there about three days after they opened, so the whole experience was still pretty brand new.

Castle Noel, came on a recommendation from a fellow Ohioan at Cleveland Zoo back in December 2022…read more After hearing about Castle Noel, and being someone with being a December birthday, Christmas, love of Christmas movies this was a must. The tour itself was 2 hours, the tour guides on my date August 31, 2025: last tour of the day 2pm, were informative, interactive, and made me feel like I was in Christmas heaven. The tour in my opinion is geared toward for kids 6 and up, and everyone else after that. All of our tour guides, hilighted there areas well. If you ever find you have to reschedule your tour, the staff are more then eager to help with that. Check in through the black doors, at gift shop ; be sure to browse and take home a piece of christmas or other souvenir. Everything about the tour epic, loved it all from Santa squeeze, to Grand Ball room to room with all the toys, restoration room, the slide from Christmas Story, Lord & Taylor clock at the start of the tour, all the Christmas windows. Look forward to returning and seeing all the new additions in future. Cheers to 10 years !!

Great parking! Easy to find! We did not pay for the tour but seeing the house with the leg lamp was…read moreworth it to us. The museum was closed (or was apart of the tour we didn't pay for). The gift shop was open and it was everything we hoped it would be for the Christmas story gift shop. Lots of Christmas decorations, bunny suites, pink Christmas tree, leg lamps, and cool nicknacks. If you are a fan, this is a must stop place if in the area! Plus there is some really good food across the street!

Honestly, 'A Christmas Story' gets on my nerves. Sure, it's nostalgic. I was even that kid who…read morebegged for a Red Ryder -- and imagined being a hero with it. But the movie -- perhaps the dude who narrated it -- is just not my bag. Maybe it's the whiny little brother ... I don't know. The house, however? That's a totally different story. People line up here like it's the last place on earth. They dress up in bunny costumes and climb under the sink for photos. It's really cool to see this. Plus the place is nicely adorned with movie props. Only so many people can be inside the house at one time (fire codes), which makes it easier to grab photos. I'm told there is a line during the Christmas season, and that was certainly the case on my Dec. 24, 2025 visit. Good news: It moved quickly. There's a gift shop across the street, along with a museum, and the car and fire truck from the movie. For fans of this movie, this small block is Mecca.

It's nice, but it's also a bit pricey. Ordered the family pack, 2 adults and 2 kids 12 and under…read more The whole exhibit took about an hour, taking our time and shuffling between crowds. Things could be better- there were 3 exhibits that were broken. Also, there should be more cleaning. Most of their illusion relies on reflection. But with all the reachable mirrors being dirty, it looses its appeal. The staff was friendly, helpful and went around and showed guests how to interact with the exhibit and uphold the rules around no food/drinks. Overall, nice that Cleveland has something to draw people in, however with a bit of effort, it can even be better.

Came here for a school field trip. The kids liked the place and had a good time with their friends…read more It was smaller that I thought. I took off 1 star cause they are a cashless business, I use cash for everything.

This is charming. It's a cute little nature center in the Rocky River Reservation with some play…read moreareas, educational areas, restrooms, etc. This place is BUSY, so even the fairly generous parking area can fill up quickly. Trails from the Nature Center lead into several different directions, and you can either attempt the stairs that ascend to the moon, or avoid them if 9 flights of stairs aren't your idea of a fun hike. They also host occasional activities and plant sales.

Brought my 5 and 1.5 year olds to play on the very poorly marked "playground." It took us longer to…read morefind it than it did for my kids to play on it. We were disappointed to find that the "playground" only consisted of a wood balance beam, different size stepping logs, and a climbing wall. There was nothing appropriate for my youngest, and my oldest only played for 5 minutes before telling me, "Mommy, this isn't fun. Can we go?" Next, we went inside to check out the Nature Center, and I was pleasantly surprised. The kids had a great time crawling through the giant tree, looking at taxidermy, reading books, playing games, and seeing live animals like turtles and snakes. We spent a half hour playing. I don't think it's worth a 45 minute drive, but if you're in the area or driving through, it's a great place to keep your little ones busy for an hour or so. There are also beauthiking trails that we didn't have time to explore.