My youngest son and I went for the FREE workshops they hosted Sunday mornings in the atrium…read more We thoroughly enjoyed it. All of the materials were provided and we took our time sitting and creating art that we could view later and cherish the memories created from it. After we finished we toured the museum and walked out to the pond. I was happy thay my son's first visit was with me and not on a school field trip (even though that's still a treat).

Our first time in Cleveland--Do yourself a favor and reserve at least half a day here. It's…read morebeautiful and FREE!!! It's Incredible! When in Cleveland? Do not miss this Free , huge museum- you get lost in it - it's so big. So thankful that it's free. A must see.

Drove by the south side of Burton's Square many times, and never noticed the sign for Century…read moreVillage. Back off the road is a wonderfully well kept 1800s village full of love and character. We attended the annual Memorial weekend Civil War reenactment. Had a good time. The soldiers tents were staked. Full uniformed soldiers walked the streets. Then the two sides gathered into their regiments and the shooting began. We forget how this conflict was fought with small groups of men, many farmers and young boys in scant uniforms, tho nearly 300 men and women reenacted. The conflict lasted a good hour. Was very well planned out. The village's 20 buildings were staffed by volunteers. Some food was available for purchase. This is also the site for Burton's summer Chautauqua series--free!

For a "museum" in a little town staffed mainly by volunteers, this place is great!!…read more Rather than one big stuffy building with dusty old paintings on the wall and withered artifacts behind glass, Century Village instead is an outdoor "town" of structures apropos to the day - the settlement and early years for this area, that is. They even have a wooden church in great shape that you can walk into that was actually used in the 1800s which was relocated here for preservation. There is an admission fee that goes directly to their non-profit cause. Their "gift shop" is the town's general store in which you'll find period-proper snacks and trinkets. Century Village has lots of events throughout the year. One of our favorites is the popular pancake breakfast in maple syrup season (around March each year) - one of their fundraisers. Another is their civil war era reenactment which includes soldier and civilian encampments. It's not all about the soldiers - who put on a series of excellent displays and battles - but other living historians who show you what it was like to live in pre-20th century America (weaving, washing laundry, cooking, etc.). Other events include historical machinery which features some of the first tractors and farm equipment used long ago. The site is located in the heart of Burton Township in Geauga County, on the southeast corner of the town square. This is where 87, 168, and 700 meet. Again, a gem in such a small township, Century Village is tops!

We had a blast visiting the Northern Ohio Railway Museum! It's one thing to read about trolleys and…read moreelectric railways in a book, but seeing them in person is so much better. My family was fascinated by the old streetcars and learning about how Cleveland's Rapid system started. The museum has a huge collection of restored rail cars and it's a very peaceful, outdoor setting. It's one of the best educational things to do in Medina County. If you're a railfan or just looking for a cool local spot to explore on a Saturday, put this on your list. Affordable, educational, and run by people who truly care about preserving history. Rides are only offered on the second and fourth Staurdays of each month.

Here is a trolley, interurban, streetcar museum in an area one would least expect, in fact many…read morefolks in the area do not even know of its existence. Only open one day a week, the museum has two sets of buildings containing a number of their rolling stock and another group of rolling stock exposed to the elements. I totally enjoyed talking about our experiences visiting other rail museums in the country. In the future, the museum hopes to run a track with a live overhead wire and one can see the work in progress. Each of the housed rolling stock has a placard with all the information a railfan could want. The museum is free and one is given a personal tour with a member.

Wonderful medical museum on the third floor of the Dittrick Building. To find the elevator walk in…read moreand go down the hallway to the left. The displays are nice of old medical technology and machines, and interesting. Lots of photographs. If you read everything you can spend an hour. If you have questions ask to speak to an archivist. One came out and gave us good information. Free. Donations accepted. The room is very warm due to sunlight coming through the windows. Dress accordingly.

If medical things intrigue you, you'll find this hidden gem so intriguing! There are lots of…read moreartifacts dating back to the original stethoscopes structures to current which will surprise you. Equipment like HR and BP machines and how torturous they looked and now evolved. Theres an old school X-ray machine. There is also a contraceptive section that will blow your mind. I can't explain it all but seriously give it a try- plus its free! Im not sure if theres free parking but we used the paid parking lot beside the building to avoid driving around and close proximity convenience.

Great museum, the interactive exhibits are amazing. I really enjoyed the evolution rooms…read more Definitely geared towards the kiddos, they seemed to be having a blast. Cafe is also definitely geared more towards the kids tastes compared to other museum cafes in the area, which makes sense. Lots of chicken tenders, grilled cheese, burgers, etc. Some of the animals outside did seem kind of anxious, which made me feel a little sad for them. Lots of pacing. However I think it may be because it was their feeding time.

I've been to Cleveland a few times now and I usually stop by the nearby Museum of Art, but I…read moreFINALLY decided to check out this spot today and I had so much more fun! I've been to my fair share of natural history museums, and while this one is compact, it is very modern and packs a punch! When you enter, you're immediately greeted by a giant dinosaur and that set the tone for the whole visit, I felt like I kept seeing dinosaur bones everywhere! It took me a moment to orient myself to the museum layout, but looking back it's pretty compact and I could've easily wandered and enjoyed most of the museum in a couple hours. I especially enjoyed how interactive the earth section was, and this is silly but sit on those rock-looking cushions - they are SO comfortable! The little planetarium area was also very cool, and I would consider seeing a show in there next time! The dioramas are by far the most beautiful/engaging I've seen, and with between the fish video cave and the outdoor animal area, I felt like I also got a mini trip to the aquarium and the zoo. Overall I had an amazing time and this spot is super baby/toddler friendly! Note: If you have ASTC membership, admission is included! As a non museum member, I'd recommend street parking. It's much cheaper than the flat rate garage fare.

Most beautiful site in Cleveland. So much to do and see. Tons of walking but you don't even feel it…read morebecause the excitement to get from one area to the next . I absolutely love this place.

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

I was there on a Friday. Got there about 11:00 am. The place was packed…read more Too many people...difficult to see anything and take photos.... I went through the building. It will take about 2 and 1/2 hours. Have to purchase the ticket before arrival. As long as you have a ticket for the day, you can get in at any hour. I enjoyed the video playback in the theater like rooms. Soul Trains and SNL were all good. See a lot of costumes, most of them meant nothing to me. Enjoy the monsters on the third floor. Not that big of a place. Not much to do in Cleveland, but Rock N Roll Hall of Fame is very good. Ray out.

When the SNL memorabilia was the best part of the experience kinda tells you something…read more I just thought that it really was missing memorabilia from big acts that are inducted into the HoF. KISS - nothing Journey - nothing Van Halen - one guitar Taylor Swift had more in display and she is not even inducted yet. Maybe Hard Rock beat them to the punch for obtaining the memorabilia. I would strongly recommend dinning at a Hard Rock if you want to see music memorabilia. At least you will get a meal for less than the price of admission to the Hall of Fame.

So beautiful. Highlight is the children's garden, fun for all ages! I loved seeing all the frogs…read moreand tadpoles. The lily pads are also so pretty! The glasshouse is also amazing. Definitely better to visit on a cool day than a really hot one. Definitely carve out a few hours to walk around outside as well. We brought a picnic lunch and ate in the gardens, it was beautiful.

I feel so blessed to live in Cleveland! We have the most amazing cultural opportunities. I…read morehaven't been to the botanical graces for years. (Even though my husband and I are Members). ‍ A friend of mine sent me a note that the botanical gardens have free admission in June for a anyone with Rose in their name. Whoohoo. I brought my aunt Rose and godmother for a day out. She just turned 80, what a nice way to get out. Even on a 95 degree day, the gardens were beautiful. Sun, shade and the inside garden with the butterfly release. They also had educational tables set up. I think there are a handful of volunteers that do a wonderful job. Julie checked us in and was very helpful. This is a great place to walk wonderfully curated gardens. There is beauty in every corner. I'm definitely coming back to use my membership and enjoy the beauty here. (Just maybe not on a 95 degree day again). Hahaha.