Meat old building. There was a craft fair going on. Lots of info on the Taylor family.read more

Four floors of historical items, many about the Bedford Township/present community are wonderful…read more Cameras and telephones are on displays. Pictures and items that belonged to President Lincoln are shown. While on his campaign Lincoln stopped in Bedford. Cleveland TV personality, Tim Taylor, from Bedford, is shown in lots of photos. There are items from the old hospital. Lots of old maps show the area through the decades. Upper floors have Civil War and WW items. Quilts, fashion, household goods, etc. are present. A gift shop has neat items. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated.

I had no idea this house was in Cleveland! This block is a must-visit for movie fans in general,…read moreand definitely ones of A Christmas Story. Their family home is the main draw, and it looks exactly as it did in the film complete with the major award in the window. I was told people lived here and eventually gave up due to privacy, now it's available to rent to stay for short times! Next door is the bully's house as well, with a museum and welcome center across the street. Street parking is plentiful, they have a small dedicated lot at the store. There are lots of great restaurants and pubs nearby too.

We weren't planning to spend a day at the iconic house museum from A Christmas Story. One of our…read morekids spotted the advertising brochure in the Local Attractions rack in a hotel lobby. We came to Lorraine Ohio for a girls dance competition, and had an afternoon off. This museum is like no other I've ever visited. We started at the gift shop what an amazing display of artifacts, memorabilia, and Christmas decor, much of it styled out of the 1940s era. While there we had a pleasure of meeting the young lady who played the part of Santa's elf at Higby's department store. She had returned for a reunion weekend with a cast from the movie. The neighborhood looks very much the same the scenes in the movie. The house itself is beautifully restored inside and out. Unlike other museums, this one is extremely interactive. I crawled underneath the kitchen sink and had my kids take photos of me. My granddaughter put Randy's bib around her neck and gobbled away at a dinner plate. Upstairs we rattled around through the bedrooms, the bathroom (the decoder ring was sitting on the sink). I highly recommend this museum!

There is so much history here and I don't even know where to begin with this review…read more Lakeview is home to the Oldest Stone House which is now a museum. I really enjoyed learning so much about this house. I love history. Admission is free. Come and view the house which is open for limited hours on Wednesdays and Sundays. They are open from 1pm - 4pm on Wednesdays and 2pm - 5pm on Sundays. I came on a Sunday afternoon last weekend (November 4, 2018). The tour guide (docent) was very knowledgable about the house and other general things to know about Lakewood. Many things in the house came from the 1800's era and also from the Nicholson House. FACTS ON THE HOUSE - There are so many so I'll share some of my favourites: - It was built in 1834 and the owner was John Honam. - Original house was on Detroit Ave. before being moved to the current location. - A piece of John's tombstone is the only thing left from the original owner of this house. Nothing else in the house now is original. There are actually tombstones of other people from the 1800 - 1900 at the back of the house and those are original. - John Honam immigrated from Scotland. His daughter, Belle (Isabella) is who Belle street by the park is named after. - "Sleep tight" term supposedly came from tightening the ropes on beds since the beds were made out of ropes. - Sofa in the living room parlor belonged to Rev. Louis Burton, who owned a church in the Ohio City neighbourhood of Cleveland. - Spinning wheel that you see inside the house (big and small) is to spin wool into thread to make into fabric. - House became a upholstery shop later on and had other uses as well. - Necessary chair that you see upstairs is to pee and poop since there was no running water back in that era. There were no actual toilets inside the house during that time period. LOCATION - It is just next to Lakewood Park. The main entrance of the park is at Belle and Lake Avenues. The entrance to the museum parking lot is the next one going West. If you get to Lakewood Catholic Academy at the stop light you have gone too far. The actual address is 14710 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. **** This is my 153rd Yelp review overall. 107 total reviews for 2018.

It's Ohio and fall...the most beautiful time of year! I wanted to go for a walk outside to enjoy…read morethe sun that was trying to peak out after many days of rain. And I wanted to embrace the fall colors. But, I wanted a path that wouldn't be muddy. I made an impromptu decision to take my son and boyfriend to Miller Nature Preserve because I knew it would be dry inside the conservatory and from what I remembered, there were some paths along the building outside. We started inside, which is amazing on its own. We paid $2 per person to go inside and experience the warm humid climate and jungle like setting. Tropical plants are everywhere, along with some cactus and bonsai trees. It's a great place to go anytime of year, but I would imagine winter months would be very enjoyable here to warm up and see some greenery. Then we walked around outside in their garden areas, which is really pretty too. Not too much to look at this time of year as everything is transitioning to winter. We were surprised to find a gravel path that went into the woods outside of the parking lot. We didn't pay attention to the map posted at the beginning of the trail, as we assumed it would be a short path. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised and very wrong! We walked through the woods for about an hour. We didn't see anyone else on the path so it was quite magical. The trees were just starting to change and the sun would peak out from the clouds occasionally. At some point the path seemed to feel like we were on someone's private property, and we were very confused, but the garden area we came across was beautiful. All sorts of cool stones, a little pond, and millstones galore. Then we somehow ended up on the trail again, which ran next to a creek. There were benches scattered about the trail as well. I never knew these trails were back there! It was an enjoyable adventure and I hope to come back soon!

There were no updated reviews about the pricing but it definitely isn't $2 per person anymore. It's…read more$4 per person to see a very small space. It had less variety and square footage than the free city greenhouse, Rockefeller Gardens (stellar place!). My 8 yr old's admission was a joke because she declared it was very hot and stepped outside to the front desk and gift shop within a minute of stepping inside. Honestly, children under 10 should be free with the amount of interest holding them there. There was only 1 other separate room with some bonsais and a caged chameleon that was displayed in a way that was hard to see. In mid April, many flowers/fruits still weren't in bloom or already bloomed or I don't know. The conservatory itself only gets 3 stars in my opinion but the best part is actually the outer grounds and trails. The trails were great and we got to see all sorts of birds (blue jays, mallards, Canadian geese, woodpeckers, finches, etc.), squirrels, chipmunks, deer. The small garden area surrounding the butterfly cage was cute. We also saw the world's cutest dog there that I mistook for a rabbit--a baby French bulldog.

Such a cool place to check out! I've taken friends & family and everyone always loves it!read more

Beautiful artwork and wonderfully restored pieces. Inside is peaceful with soothing music playing…read morein the background. Some displays utilize current technology to learn more about specific items. A hidden local gem and worth the visit even if you're not religiously inclined.

Just when I feel that I've explored every corner of CLE, there's a new amazing place - Morgan Art…read moreof Papermaking Conservatory & Educational Foundation. By day, the conservatory is vibrant with paper printing and academic program. By night, there was Dress to Impress Fundraiser. I arrived here by night but also want to come back during the day to see the venue's full potential. SPACE: The space is a very simple warehouse-esque location. The space has multiple rooms, storage (presumably for paper), and equipment. During our visit it fully transformed into a wrap around runway and event space with gallery pockets. It was perfectly cozy and engaging. Few parking spots are available, the remainder is street parking in a residential area. EVENT: Dress to Impress event was one of the most creative fashion shows in the city. I've seen a lot of fashion shows. This was one of the better expressions of wearable art. Almost all garments were made out of paper, some from phone books! The show was refreshingly inclusive and celebrated all people. It was beautiful. The event also featured silent auction with event tickets, wearables, and art. It was a lovely occasion with a DJ, small bites, wand paper fashion. The event was good value with various tiers for different guests. It was certainly better priced than some other local fundraisers. SERVICE: I interacted with a few staff members prior to the event and at the event. All were so sweet and genuinely welcoming. The hospitality was just top notch. I felt so very welcome! I would highly recommend attending the next Dress to Impress event to any fashionistas. I can't speak for the classes just know that they offer paper making, printing, book binding, marbling, and more. I plan to keep my eyes on their schedule and attend a workshop next time.

Visit this beautiful gallery now! They have various papermaking workshops, but it is also a place…read morewhere artists display their paper work for purchase and on exhibit. I have visited years ago to view their papermaking process with pulp and plants from various mediums, but when I recently visited, the gallery was adorned with paper exhibits and lights. I encourage those interested in paperworking or anyone looking for inspiration to visit!

My wife and I held our wedding reception here in the fall and had a very positive experience with…read moreAmanda and Stefanie. (Note: we didn't use the auxiliary space, only the main space). LAS is a former industrial warehouse so you have the exposed metal beams, hardwood floors, a bartop topped with bowling alley lanes, in a brick building in downtown Cleveland that's not a typical event space and is exactly what we sought. Stefanie and Amanda were very responsive to emails and phone calls; had a very clear contract; and was fairly priced. We were able to access the venue the entire day before our event for set-up, (double check yours, see the contract) (Hint: if you are hanging items (lights, etc) up; use clear fishing line and 3M hooks!). We were also able to bring in our own caterer (you cannot bring in your own alcohol but we were happy with their selection and prices). That said, my only real constructive criticisms is the signage for parking isn't great so cautious family members may be unsure of where to park (there is dedicated parking, but hey you probably shouldn't drink and drive, anyways...and the entrance for handicapped individuals isn't very clearly marked (although the handicapped accessible ramp is greatly appreciated!). Note the event space is on the second floor and there are many stairs but that's expected for the space. I'd definitely have an event here again and had absolutely no regrets working with Lake Affect Studios.

Lake Effect Studios went above and beyond our hope for a wedding venue…read more The owners made everything easy and accommodating. From having our ceremony and reception, this venue made it all stress-free. We used the patio space as well and even had an ice cream truck. 10/10 would recommend (would get married here again )

So Coco just added yet another cool space in the lower level, the Enchanted Art Gallery! Just in…read moretime for your Halloween adventures and photos. If you haven't experienced Coco's yet you should stop down, plenty to do, see and shop. Everyone is really nice here, great energies and fun!

A place where your imagination can ru. Wild. Cocos allows for you to step behind the looking glass…read moreand embrace your inner child or live the path you decided not to go down. Whether you wanted to be a Baller or a Safari guide there is something there for you. From disco to sky diving something will make you jump or shake a tail feather. I definitely think this worth a stop from taking your girlfriends or bringing the family down for an awesome play daye.