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A Christmas Story House & Museum ‘Tis always the season for visiting Ralphie and friends at this quirky movie-inspired museum. A leg lamp beckons not so subtly from the window, signaling to A Christmas Story fans that they’re in the right spot for viewing original props, costumes and memorabilia and enjoying an “A+++” experience.
Lunch at Grumpy’s Café Conquering Cleveland will require fuel, so power up with some home-style comfort food at Grumpy’s Café in Tremont. This neighborhood spoon has perfected the art of lunch, which it serves all week, with a crazy selection of hearty soups, sandwiches and entrees, everything from Meatloaf to Jambalaya.
Dunham Tavern Museum Just call the Dunham Tavern Museum—which offers glimpses into the lives of early Ohio settlers and explorers—the last building standing. The 1824-built structure is the oldest in Cleveland to remain in its original place. Groups can get the full experience via a 45-minute, docent-guided tour.
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Polka Hall of Fame Barrels of fun await at the free National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, which celebrates Cleveland’s legacy in the polka world. Learn more about the evolution of polka music, and marvel at memorabilia including Frank Yankovic’s accordion and gems from Tony Petkovsek’s radio show.
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Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Tales of immigration also abound at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, where that culture’s American story comes to life with multimedia, tours and ceremonial art—not to mention an oversized ode to the Jewish Clevelanders who created Superman.
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Dinner at Tommy’s Set in Cleveland Heights’ hip Coventry neighborhood, Tommy’s is a neighborhood staple known for good grub and one mean milkshake. (Rolling Stone said so.) The menu aims to please both carnivores and vegans/ vegetarians with a wide array of selections— from falafel to wraps to meat pie.
Photo: © Kayla Lupean.
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