r/Cleveland • u/flowermama613 • Apr 04 '26
Help a Tourist THANK YOU!
I just wanted to thank all the people who offered me suggestions a couple months ago on places for my family to check out while we were in Cleveland for Spring Break! Here is a list of what we made it to this time:
- Southern Tier taproom (amazing service, great food!)
- Brecksville Nature Center (walked trails, saw some beautiful views, met more super nice locals)
- b.a. sweetie Candy Store and Ice Cream shop
- Rockefeller Park and Greenhouse (such a beautiful assortment of flowers! never would have known about it without this community!)
- West Side Market for Pierogi Palace, also got some yummy baked goods!
- Rock and Roll HOF
- Great Lakes brewery (were here during a tornado warning and power outage, thankfully we had already finished eating. staff were outstanding during the whole thing!)
- Fannie Mae factory
- Pro Football HOF
- Lucky's Cafe (best breakfast ever!)
- Boston Mill Visitor Center at Cuyahoga
- Daffodil Trail
Cleveland was the first city my hubby and I stopped when we took a road trip honeymoon almost 11 years ago. I was worried that I was remembering it with "rose colored glasses", but the whole experience was true to my memory. Thanks again for helping make our family trip so special! 💜
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u/stephapeaz Apr 04 '26
Come back for a baseball game!!!
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u/flowermama613 Apr 04 '26
Yes!!! Our air bnb was right by the stadium, we kept seeing the countdown until opening day, it looked like a beautiful ballpark! We are from Wisconsin and are spoiled by the roof at FKA Miller Park.
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u/LininOhio Apr 05 '26
Oh welcome friend! We hold a special place in our hearts for Brewers fans because our 2007 "home opener" had to happen there (blizzard) -- nd the Brewers fans TURNED OUT for those games even though their team wasn't playing! Long live the Milwaukee Indians fans!
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u/Flagg21 Apr 06 '26 edited Apr 12 '26
Next time in town do not miss The Cleveland Museum of Art. One of the best in the country and FREE admission.
One of Cleveland's finest jewels. Also with some jewels on display.
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u/flowermama613 Apr 06 '26
Yes! That was a spot that was on the list and we just ran out of time. If we'd had more rainy days it would have made the cut for sure. Definitely next time!
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u/Shot_Awareness6943 Apr 04 '26
These types of posts always make my heart so happy! Happy you had a great time!!!
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u/sugarfreedaddy2 Apr 05 '26
Sshhhhhhh...🤫 don't tell everyone!
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u/rattle_snake_master_ Apr 05 '26
No no they need to tell more people, in fact they need to evangelize their experience. Quit their jobs. Sell the house. Travel town to town, city to city regaling the people of America, nay, the world of their trip to Cleveland. We need bus loads of people pouring into the city spending their hard earned money. Armadas of lake bound travelers marooning their boats on our shores with pockets full of gold and silver. These people could save our city. Godspeed good travelers, we expect great things from you!
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u/flowermama613 Apr 05 '26
Oh trust me, I'm going to brag from the rooftops about this trip. I teach about 425 kids as well so I will take a break from my usual indoctrination to make them my Cleveland missionaries.
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u/Mother-Register5587 Apr 05 '26
The kids do love a good Ohio rizz joke, so they are already prepped for adoration of Cleveland.
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u/flowermama613 Apr 05 '26
Ok so funny story, when we were talking with our kids about where to check out this year for Spring Break, my older daughter (9 at the time) said she liked the idea of Ohio "because that's where memes get made". 😂
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u/The_dingo_stole_my Apr 05 '26
You discovered more places in CLE in a week than I have in 20+ years. 🤣
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u/flowermama613 Apr 05 '26
I was so thankful that people here shared less "touristy" things to try. It was much more our vibe!
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u/TheKiz Apr 05 '26
I was today years old when I found out that the greater Cleveland area had a Fannie May factory.
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u/dynarider06 Apr 05 '26
Me too, lived here my entire 55 years of life and don’t think I have been to half the places they visited. 🤦🏻♂️
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u/clekas Apr 05 '26
You unlocked a memory for me with your mention of the Fannie May factory! I haven’t been there in years, but went a few times as a child.
I’m glad you had a fun trip.
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u/redcle Apr 05 '26
So glad you enjoyed our beautiful city!! There is lots to do here for sure. Love our land!!
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u/Mother-Register5587 Apr 05 '26
Thank you for this post. I grew up spending weeks at a time at my grandparents house in the Cleveland suburbs but when they moved. I haven't been back, I decided I really wanted to go to a Gaurdians game again. My kids are now young adults and have never been the the city that is such a large part of my childhood. So this list is really helpful to add to my own list.
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u/Ok_Distance9087 Apr 06 '26
b.a. sweetie Candy Store and Ice Cream shop has been on my list to stop in sometime, but just never do. I need to prioritize that.
I do love Lucky's Cafe, that was a good choice.
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u/resile_jb Apr 04 '26
Barely scratched the surface! Good stuff. Grumpys is better than Luckys for breakfast
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u/thrownthrowaway666 Apr 04 '26
Never been to Lucky's to compare, I just feel like after COVID it went downhill. Service and food. We gave it like 3 trikes to be sure. They swung and missed, 3 center cut fastballs
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u/BuckeyeReason Apr 06 '26
Why didn't you visit the Cleveland Museum of Art? I'm certain it was recommended. It has free general admission and is one of the top rated attractions in all of Ohio. It's a fully digital art museum with much natural lighting, one of the most spectacular art museums in the U.S.
Holden Arboretum, the U.S.S. Cod and Steamship Mather, and Holden Arboretum are other attractions to consider on your next visit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cleveland/comments/1m3t7cr/visiting_downtown_cleveland/?sort=new
Thanks for the post!
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u/Logical-Hedgehog-935 Apr 07 '26
Next time you’re in town if you like cocktails and food LBM in Lakewood is amazing
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u/burntbisquits Apr 04 '26
Y'all come back now......ya hear!