Cleveland Botanical Gardens 11030 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH  44106 216-707-2833

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged An exotic new Glasshouse – believed to be the only one of its kind in the world; 10 acres of beautiful gardens, including an award-winning children's garden.

Cleveland Metropaks

4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, OH  44144 216-351-6300

Hours: Vary by location, call for additional information

Admission Charged Over 20,000 acres, 15 reservations surrounding Cleveland like an Emerald Necklace." Walking and hiking trails, seven outdoor education facilities, six golf courses, four swimming areas, 70 picnic areas, and twin refrigerated ice toboggan chutes, offer opportunities for year round fun."

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest

3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH  44109 216-61-6500 Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

3,000 animals occupy 168 rolling, wooded acre. The RainForest is home to 600 animals and 10,000 plants from the jungles of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society Galleria at Erieview 1301 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH  44114 216-523-3900 Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11am – 3pm, Friday, 11am – 5pm

Admission Free, Donations Accepted The museum showcases the beauty and diversity of the culture of Hungary and of the Hungarian-Americans through colorful and educational exhibits and special programs.

Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH  44106-1797 216-421-7340 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10am -5pm; Wednesday and Friday 10apm-9 pm

Admission Charged Visitors can see major exhibitions and an internationally recognized collection of art from ancient Egyptian statues to Renaissance armor to Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh to works of today. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wade Oval Drive Cleveland, OH  44106 800-317-9155

Hours:   Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, noon – 5pm

Admission Charged From dinosaurs and exotic cultures to rare diamonds and a new planetarium, the Museum provides a fun relaxing environment for visitors to explore the Earth and beyond.

Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Avenue Cleveland, OH  44114 216-694-2000

Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9:30am - 5:30pm, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Admission Charged

400 hands-on exhibits & demonstrations about science phenomena, environment and technology, plus daily demonstrations and the region's only Omnimax Theater.

HealthSpace Cleveland

8911 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH  44106 216-231-5010

Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, Saturday, 10am – 5pm, Sunday, Noon -5pm Admission Charged

A place where education and innovation meet to inspire healthy actions. Experience health adventures along the Road to Good Health. Grow from what you learn.

International Women’s Air & Space Museum

Burke Lakefront Airport 1501 N. Marginal Rd. Cleveland, OH  44114 216-623-1111

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free Unique museum in Burke Lakefront Airport terminal building highlights women's achievements in aviation and space.

Lake View Cemetery

12316 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH  44106 216-421-2665

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free Historic garden cemetery founded in 1869 featuring the Garfield Monument, Wade Chapel and Rockefeller Obelisk.

Milton and Tamar Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

1660 West Second Street Cleveland, 44113 216-781-3010

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged Showcases the history of Northeast Ohio's Jewish community through artifacts, unique exhibits and interactive displays.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

8501 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, OH  44106 216-21-8671

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11am - 6pm

Admission Charged

MOCA Cleveland connects visitors to the dynamic art and ideas of our time through 8-12 exhibitions of emerging international artists and notable Northeast Ohio artists.

NASA Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road,

Cleveland, OH  44135 216-433-2000

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm, Sunday, 1pm – 5pm

Admission Free NASA Glenn's Visitor Center offers interactive exhibits and historic artifacts that showcase NASA's aerospace programs and their benefits.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 1 Key Plaza Cleveland, OH  44114 216-781-7625

Hours: Monday – Sunday, except Wednesday, open 10am – 5:30pm; Wednesday, 10am – 9pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Admission Charged Where else can you relive the soundtrack of your life? Over 50 exhibits, dynamic cinema presentations plus the largest single collection of rock and roll artifacts.

Steamship William G. Mather Museum 1001 East Ninth Street Pier Cleveland, OH  44114-1003 216-574-6262

Hours: Open May – October (Museum), call for exact days and hours

Admission Charged

The 618-foot Mather, a restored 1925 Great Lakes freighter flagship, is a floating maritime museum.

USS Cod 1089 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH  44114 216-566-8770

Hours: Open Daily: 10am - 5pm, May1 thru Sep 30 Admission Charged

Tour aboard the WW-II submarine memorial - USS Cod, SS-224. COD is a National Historic Landmark.

Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH  44106 216-721-5722

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged Nearly 200 autos and aircraft, mansion tours, family history, bustled gowns, floral pantsuits, and changing exhibitions.

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Cedar Point

One Cedar Point Drive Sandusky, OH  44870-5259 419-626-0830

Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged Experience over 150 rides and attractions, including award-winning entertainment and four children's areas. 16 coasters, featuring Top Thrill Dragster! Snoopy Rocks! On Ice" skating extravaganza.

Dover Lake Waterpark

1150 West Highland Road Sagamore Hills, OH  44067 330-467-7946

Hours: Open seasonally, June – August, call for additional information

Admission Charged

30 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Water slides, wavepool, picnic grove and kiddie amusement rides.

Geauga Lake

1060 North Aurora Road Aurora, OH  44202 330-562-7131

Hours: Open seasonally, May – October, call for additional information

Admission Charged

This is the park with something for everyone; thrills, spills, water and more.  This is one of the greatest theme parks in the country and is a must visit attraction.

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park

11189 Spear Road Concord Township, OH  44077 440-639-9972

Hours: Open seasonally May – September, call for additional information

Admission Charged Multi purpose recreational facility & beach. African Safari Wildlife Park 267 Lightner Road Port Clinton, OH  43452 419-732-3606

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation One of the Mid-west's only drive-thru safaris. See and feed over 300 beautiful and exotic animals (free animal food provided). Free camel & pony rides, educational animal shows, and pig races.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

28728 Wolf Rd. Bay Village, OH  44140 440-871-2900

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Get in touch with nature by observing the planetarium, indoor and outdoor live animal exhibits from eagles and deer to slithering snakes and spiders.

Lake Farmpark

A Lake Metroparks Facility 8800 Chardon Road Kirtland, OH  44094 440-256-2139

Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged

Hand on family Fun - Milk a cow, take a wagon ride, and meet over 50 breeds of farm animals. Explore solar and wind power, The Great Tomato Works, hydroponics exhibits, and stroll through themed gardens.

Lake Metroparks Headquarters 11189 Spear Road Concord Township, OH  44077 800-669-9226

Hours: Call for information on individual facilities

Admission Charged at some facilities 27 parks, two golf courses, three lakefront locations, a Nature Center, Wildlife Center and Agricultural Theme Park.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation

8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road Kirtland, OH  44094 440-256-1404

Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information

Admission Charged Over 400 acres of natural beauty. Enjoy hiking trails, picnic shelters, exhibits, a gift shop and Wildlife Center.

Century Village Museum 14653 East Park Street Burton, OH  44021 440-834-1492

Hours: Vary by season, closed Mondays.  Call for additional information

Admission charged

Walk through 100 years of history at Century Village Museum, a fully restored Western Reserve community.

Hale Farm & Village

2686 Oak Hill Road PO Box 296 Bath, OH  44210 330-666-3711

Hours: Open seasonally, call for additional information

Admission Charged 19th century outdoor history museum specializing in role-playing and crafts. Located 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland.

James A. Garfield National Historic Site

8095 Mentor Avenue Mentor, OH  44060 440-255-8722

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Sunday, Noon - 5pm

Admission Charged Discover the Victorian splendor of our 20th President's home, nicknamed “Lawnfield" by journalists who camped out in the front yard during the presidential campaign."

Oberlin Heritage Center/O.H.I.O. 73 1/2 South Professor Street Oberlin, OH  44074 440-774-1700 Hours: Tours 10:30am & 1:30pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Admission Charged

Tour three historic buildings that tell the story of Oberlin and its nationally significant history.

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive, N.W. Canton, OH  44708 330-456-8207

Hours: Open 7 days a week, call for exact hours of operation

Admission charged

America's premier sports showplace presents football in GameDay Stadium Theater! Family Fun!  One hour south of Cleveland.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

714 North Portage Path Akron, OH  44303-1399 330-836-5533

Hours: Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged Historic 65-roomTudor Revival mansion on 70 acres with gardens, cafe & museum store.