Near the Reception/East Side
- North Chagrin Reservation – One of the best parks in Cleveland! Check out the duck pond or Buttermilk Falls!
- Farm Park: One of Brittany’s Favorites! Like a zoo but with farm animals! Top quality fun!
- Holden Arboretum
- Squire’s Castle
Downtown Cleveland
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Science Center Headland’s Beach
- USS Cod Submarine Tour: Top attraction! Go in a real restored submarine! Even if you were indifferent about subs before this tour, you will be in awe afterward! Hype video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=3HuGbD8mBUM&t=151s - Steamship William G Mather Tour: Tour this restored 618-foot historic ship and see what life was like on board a working Great Lakes freighter https://greatscience.com/
explore/exhibits/william-g- mather-steamship
University Circle
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- Wade Oval Park
- Art Museum (FREE!)
- Botanical Gardens
Cleveland - West Side
- West Side Market: the oldest indoor/outdoor market space in Cleveland, Ohio. This Historic landmark features over 100 vendors ! Interesting to view a range of cultural foods!
- Edgewater Park: Urban park with volleyball nets, sand, amazing view of the city and coast side path
- Rocky River Reservation
- The “A Christmas Story” House (yes, that one. And yes, it’s a real house. And – yes – it’s here in Cleveland.)
Restaurants & Shopping
- Van Aken District Market Hall (near wedding ceremony location): Food includes Cilantro Taqueria, Brassica, Mitchel’s Ice Cream, Rising Star Coffee
- Legacy Village: Cheesecake Factory, L. L. Bean, Starbucks, and much more!
- Beachwood Mall
- Eton: Taza Lebanese, Paladar Latin Kitchen, Chipotle
- Cedar Fairmount: Barrio, Buffalo Wild Wings, Luna Bakery, Aladdin’s
- Pinecrest: Candato Tacos, Graeter’s Ice cream, First Watch
- Little Italy: Many great options for authentic Italian & more!
- West Side: Le Petite Triangle, Johnny Mango’s International Kitchen (Matthew recommends their tangy Pad Thai), Mason’s Ice Cream (also Matthew-recommended)