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> Cleveland Cultural Gardens Wind your way down MLK for an awe-inspiring walk through more than 30 gardens, a one-of-a-kind destination paying visual tribute to our city’s rich diversity.
> Lake View Cemetery One might not normally view a cemetery as a delightful destination, but this isn’t just any cemetery. Part arboretum, part outdoor museum, this scenic space provides a walk to remember.
> Cleveland Metroparks Zoo No trip to CLE is complete without a zoo outing! Majestic elephants, cuddly koalas and Amur tigers are just a few you’ll spot at this popular destination.
> Cleveland History Center Get schooled on local legends and lore, then take a spin on the Euclid Beach Grand Carousel for a carefree throwback to days of yore.
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> BrewBoat CLE Cool breezes and even colder beers are what’s on tap with this two-hour river cruise that puts fun first. (Make sure to grab some snaps of the skyline!)
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> AsiaTown Head to this bustling neighborhood for can’t miss Eastern eats, where Superior Pho provides just that and Ball Ball Waffle has the street food feast you crave.
> Wendy Park It may be a bit off the beaten path, but your persistence will pay off with prime birdwatching, a fishing pier, kayak launch, volleyball courts and much more. > Lakewood Solstice Steps Wind down on the best place in The Land to watch Mother Nature show off with a splashy pink and orange Lake Erie sunset. EV ER SEE A LA KE ER IE SU NS ET?
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> Baseball Heritage Museum Visit the Hough-based museum packed with treasures from the Latin, Caribbean, Barnstormer, Negro and Women’s leagues, then see the spot where the Cleveland Buckeyes clinched the 1945 Negro League World Series. > Nighttown What’s old is new again—make a visit to this 57-year-old legendary jazz-clubmeets-supper-club, recently revamped under new ownership.
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> Rock Hall Set the tone for a rocking day by snapping a shot in front of the “Long Live Rock” sign, then nerd out on live music and rock memorabilia. > Zanzibar Soul Fusion You gotta have soul! Eat up soul rolls and walleye cakes, plus sip grape Kool-aid from a mason jar at this Downtown eatery. > Detroit Shoreway Pinball wizards and vinyl fanatics will find their happy place in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood with Superelectric Pinball Parlor, Hausfrau Records and Bent Crayon Records. > Jukebox Happy hour, anyone? Head to this Hingetown bar to pump up the jams—where pierogies, cocktails and patio vibes keep the hits coming. > Local Music Club Choose your own concert adventure: You really can’t go wrong with any show scheduled at indie venues the Grog Shop, The Agora or the Beachland Ballroom.
Photo Top: © Wil Lindsey; Photos Below (l-r): © Cody York, © Cody York, © Nathan Migal
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