ROAM THE LAND

Roam

THE Land

CHOOSE THE PERFECT ITINERARY TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY

NATURE CALLS HISTORY BUFF LET’S GET ROCKED

[By Jen Jones Donatelli ] [ By Jen Jones Donatelli ]

> 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.

> 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.

> 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!)

> 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. > 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 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. > 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.

> 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. > 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.

EVER SEE A LAKE ERIE SUNSET?

ENCOUNTER DIVE BASEBALL’S RSE HISTORY

[By Ilona Westfall ]

ROCK OUT GARAGE BAND-STYLE

We call Cleveland home

and for that, you’ re welcome.

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