Cleveland will dazzle you with spectacular new attractions, world-class museums and culture, and Broadway-style performing arts. Many high-profile events and festivals will keep you looking at your calendar. Mix in family fun, exciting entertainment, hot nightlife, sports action, eclectic neighborhoods full of ethnic diversity, and a little shopping and dining on the side, and you will have a great vacation destination.

Lake View Cemetery

Founded in 1869, Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland sits on 285 acres of land and was modeled after the great garden cemeteries of Victorian England and France. Lake View Cemetery offers some outstanding architectural gems such as the Garfield Monument, built in memory of the 20th President of the United States, James A. Garfield; the Wade Chapel, the Rockefeller Monument and Lakeview Cemetery Dam, former largest concrete filled dam east of the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy Cleveland's outdoor museum and aboretum. More about Lake View Cemetery

In 1999, in a newspaper poll, civic leaders hailed “the saving of Playhouse Square” as the leading triumph on a list of the top 10 successes in Cleveland history. It’s easy to see why. Playhouse Square Foundation is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is presenting and producing a wide variety of quality performing arts, advancing arts education and creating a theater district that is a superior location for entertainment, business and housing, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of the region. Enjoy the best of theatre, music and ballet in Cleveland's Playhouse Square Center. More about the Playhouse Square Center

The RainForest in Cleveland's Metropark Zoo

Explore the jungles of Asia, Africa and the Americas inside The RainForest in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which showcases more than 10,000 plants and 600 animals in naturalistic settings. The largest of its kind in the country, this two-acre, two-story complex brings you an extraordinary look at endangered species from threatened habitats. The RainForest is home to a troop of Bornean orangutans, endangered ocelots from Brazil, free-flying birds, Asian small-clawed otters and Panamanian golden frogs. It features a 25-foot waterfall, a simulated tropical rainstorm every 12 minutes and a research hut with interactive exhibits. More about the RainForest in Cleveland's Metropark Zoo

Located on a scenic Lake Erie peninsula, Cedar Point amusement park/resort is currently home to more rides (67) and roller coasters (16) than any other park in the world. Opened in 1870, the historic amusement park also features a wide variety of live entertainment, merchandise gift shops, restaurants, kids areas, and much more! Cedar Point is also home to an 18-acre water park, family activity complex, mile-long beach, four resort hotels, luxury RV campground including cottages and cabins, and two large marinas. More about the Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort

There's shopping to suit every interest in Cleveland. Want to be treated to the Nordstrom experience and find plenty of upscale stores in one mall? Interested in a great, all-day shopping experience that mimics any small downtown? Downtown Cleveland has an assortment of clothing, sports and music stores in The Avenue at Tower City and The Galleria at Erieview and three historic arcades that feature unique specialty shops and art galleries. Or head to Aurora Farms Premium Outlets and the Prime Outlets at Lodi to stock up on fantastic bargains. And, if locally-owned boutiques and antiques are more your style, schedule time to visit the neighborhoods of Chagrin Falls, Coventry Village, Little Italy, Shaker Square, Larchmere or Lorain Avenue. Shop till you drop in Cleveland! More about Shopping in Cleveland

Hale Farm & Village

Wheatfield Village, a small Ohio town struggling with the impact of the War Between the States. Learn about the issues and events that have divided a nation. Talk to a mother whose son is about to enlist. Write a letter to a soldier on the front, and learn how national events affect the everyday life of those at home. Period crafts are made on the premises, with skilled artisans demonstrating glassblowing, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, candle and basket making. Farm animals are in residence as well at Hale Farm in Cleveland, with a “stable” of horses, pigs, cows and sheep. More about the Hale Farm & Village

Fat Fish Blue in Cleveland is about food, fun, and friends. Delicious Louisiana-Creole style cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere that will enhance your eating experience. Live entertainment on the stage 5 nights a week includes local and national touring artists. The Fat Fish Blue menu includes a wide variety of delta and southern favorites such as crawfish, cornbread, jambalaya, fried chicken, BBQ ribs, beignets and pecan pie. We offer sandwiches, salads, vegetarian items, and pasta dishes, as well as poultry, seafood and beef. There's something for everyone at the Fat Fish Blue in Cleveland! More about the Fat Fish Blue

West Side Market

The culinary diversity of the West Side Market, a landmark in the near West Side neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio City, is colorful, delicious and wide. From pierogi to falafel, from fresh fruits to imported foods, from spices to Mexican food, from smoked items to floral items the West Side Market in Cleveland offers more cultures under one roof than you can imagine. More than 180 vendors will amaze you with their variety of fresh bakery, produce, dairy products, meats and seafood. More about the West Side Market

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage joins an elite group of world-class institutions as a living testament to the courage, conviction, aspiration and achievements of Cleveland's Jewish community. The stories of individuals and families — past and present — come to life through state-of-the-art exhibitions, interactives and films, oral histories, photographs and artifacts. More about the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage