If you're a lover of classic cars you need to visit Clifford's Mini Auto Museum. The museum has a…read morepretty solid collect of almost everything you could imagine. Very well clean, restored, and so much passion throughout the little building. The owner did a great job on restoring the historical building. The museum is only open of specific days and when festivals are happening. Really fun spot to check out if you're in the area.

Did you know that the oldest existing building in Ohio is not only in your home town - but hiding…read morein plain sight in Midtown on Euclid Avenue? If you don't know, you had better ask somebody. As in, the amiable team of volunteers and live-in caretaker who maintain this historic gem and its picturesque gardens. I first came to know of the Dunhan Tavern when my then-fiance and I were on the hunt for an intimate, low-key wedding locale, my father - the all-time Cleveland denizen - suggested it to me. After jumping through hoops with other, more conventional wedding venues, we visited the Dunham Tavern and the process of booking our wedding was as simple as placing a nominal deposit and picking any one of dozens of available days. That was it. If you love local history, beautiful gardens, and low-key party venues, give the Dunham Tavern a look. I think that you will be pleased and surprised!

Never knew this adorable place was here until In came to shoot a wedding. Great venue with easy to…read moreaccess facilities for all. Very pretty gardens.

I've seen this on Instagram so many times and never thought I'd get a chance to go until my mom…read morerandomly bought a house in Alliance, Ohio. They have so many trolls and are so knowledgeable about them! It is such a fun and interesting experience!

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect, but.......we loved it! It is so quirky and a…read morecomprehensive tribute to all sorts of trolls and to pop culture. Roy guided us through and he was awesome. Our tour was not rushed and he spent lots of time answering questions as we walked through. This visit came at a perfect time, because I had recently been in Iceland and had my photo taken with a giant troll at the airport, which I showed Roy. I had been wanting to bring my child here for quite some time, and today was finally the day we made it. At four years old, he was just as in awe as I was at some of the displays. There are FOURTEEN rooms housing this Guinness-record holding collection. Roy explained to us how tedious and time-consuming it is to submit evidence to be eligible for Guinness records. This is one of those places where you could come back several more times and still not quite see everything you wanted to see. So many nooks and crannies and hidden gems to feast your eyes on. My favorites are definitely the Norwegian trolls. Some of the scenes in that section of the museum vaguely reminded me of the Maelstrom (if you ever had visited Epcot years ago, you know what I'm talking about!) I did not get to meet Sherry, but we met her sweet gentle senior citizen dog. My son wanted to pet her and Roy told him it was okay. She probably didn't want to be bothered, but was kind enough to let a little boy give her a friendly pet. We also learned that Sherry owns the cat cafe right behind the troll museum. My son wanted to go there too, but we promised we would come back another day because we were really starving by the time we were done and had not yet had lunch. Also: the place right across the street looked a really cool place to dine, but it didn't open for another hour. We left with several magnets and some great photos. I am so glad we made time to visit this little gem in downtown Alliance.

Came here for Mothers Day. Worth the visit to see the house and gardens…read more We were told when you come around Christmas there are not as many rooms open for the house tour. But on Mother's Day we got to see a lot of the rooms we never saw. And got to ask more questions and take our time a bit more. All around good experience. You want to see as many of the rooms as possible. Pro tip. If you are doing a house and garden tour leave the house thru the front door. This way you don't have to back track the gardens. Out the front door take a right to head along the back of the house and the gardens. Don't miss the greenhouse. The Japanese garden and the really all the gardens are beautiful. It's a nice walk. You can definitely get your steps in. It's a nice afternoon. We spent about 2.5 hours. Could have spent longer. But we were hungry. This was a good experience overall and fun afternoon.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is such a beautiful place to visit all year round. I remember going…read morehere several times as a child for field trips and I have always been fascinated with this home. Several years ago I found out that they have special tours at Christmas time where you can tour the house and each room has a different theme and you can also tour the grounds where they have Christmas light displays. I believe the tickets this past Christmas or $28 each which goes towards keeping up the estate and grounds. I feel like that's a fair price. There is so much to see in the estate and out on the grounds and I suggest coming here during the year as well for a regular tour. The Christmas decor is so beautiful each room in the estate is typically sponsored by a local business. It's so interesting to see some of the old furniture, dishes, light fixtures, truly whatever you can think of it's all so beautiful. They even have a greenhouse on the property where you can go to purchase plants, especially poinsettias for the Christmas season. They have a little concession stand where they sell things like hot chocolate, coffee, wine and beer, cookies, chili, soft pretzels, etc. Santa even stops by during certain hours where you can visit him. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to visit during the Christmas season and as a child I loved coming here during the year.

We came here for a wedding reception and was really looking forward to taking in the scenery and…read moregardens prior to the reception. Unfortunately, it was raining the whole day. The only thing we got to enjoy was indoors, but we can tell that the outside would had been such a good view if weather permits. Regardless, all the rooms indoors were well immaculate, staff were very deligent and friendly, and they all did such a wonderful job hosting a wedding there.

The Botanical Gardens are really lovely, and the outdoor gardens are the high point of a visit…read more The indoor greenhouses are beautiful, but there are only 2, and they're small compared to others. Outside, there are numerous planned beds and green spaces. I love the herb garden and the Japanese Garden. They have a pretty solid line up of special events, both in addition to and included with your admission. If you're really feeling a walk, you can get to Little Italy from the gardens, or if you're less walk-y, it's about a 5 minute ride.

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.

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.

WOW... I might be almost 30 but this was a FUN day! my boyfriend took me here on my birthday since…read moreit's been on my list for a while and we ended up being here for 4-5 hours!! There are SO MANY rooms and interactive things to do & keep busy! Ohio animals/bugs, planets, body system, fish, birds, coyotes, otters, etc!!!!! They have a movie theater that shows different short movies (~ 30-45 mins) & a planetarium - sadly we missed the shows for the planetarium... BUT we will be back!! We watched a T-Rex film that I will say, I thought was going to be dumb.... But again was actually so cool! Do not underestimate this museum! Plus Cuyahoga county residents get in for free on the weekends & according to their events page.. they hold SO many fun activities for kids and adults - like yoga! I cannot wait to come back & explore this place again (especially the planetarium) & participate in some of there events! Thank you for the sweetest staff & a great day!

Wow!!!! I won a golden ticket. I went to the Golden ticket event and had the most amazing time! We…read moregot to see a working ion thruster - who can say that beside NASA engineers? We got to meet Gregory Box Johnson - a pilot who went to the Space station twice! We also seen the zero gravity facility where NASA can make objects become weightless for slightly over 5 seconds as it drops below ground over 430 feet. We were taken into the control room of where rocket engines are tested - inside joke (where pigs fly!)! The employees of mass were not only knowledgeable, but friendly and willing to answer all questions asked. I am so excited to take my girls back for open house tours over the next few years! I love that one of their three directors is from Puerto Rico. With the right support and hard work you can be anything you want to be!

Yelp Day at SLOPE…read more The facility is now only open to guided tours... they post on their web site well in advance and you can call to be a part of a larger group if you don't catch the Yelp train to NASA. We were not the first tour of the day...l so we got the bum's rush at times... they do have a gift shop still open... BUT... the larger exhibit / museum space is closed... it has been moved to the Great Lakes Science Center. Soooo... if you are looking to let your kids crawl and explore head to the Science Center... if you are looking to get a great geek's view of one of the departments and talk to staff take the guided tour as early in the day as you can.

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

Science has never been my thing, but this past Saturday my beau dragged me to the Great Lakes…read moreScience Center to see the IMAX movie Super Human Body, and the experience was wonderful. Kudos first to the Science Center staff, from Xander at the ticket desk to the folks working exhibits, the security guards, and finally the corporate staffer who opened the door after hours to help me find an object I'd forgotten, this is a group of friendly, competent, kind people who embody customer service. What a treat! The movie itself was enlightening and entertaining and the interactive exhibit further enhanced the experience. Returning to the Science Center will be a pleasure, made even more affordable thanks to the annual membership I decided to purchase. I look forward to going with friends and will encourage them to bring students, nephews, nieces, and grandchildren for a fun (truly fun) time.

Our company's holiday party was held here this year, and it did not disappoint. I had not been…read moreinside the Science Center in over 20 years, so it was a treat to return. The exhibits did not disappoint; they reminded me of the young, curious boy I once was. They also did a great job decorating for the party. It was a great time and an awesome experience.