Things to Do Today in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to things to do in cleveland today -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
1Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St Main Tank Viewing, Cleveland
Interactive marine exhibits, including a walk-through experience & a mock research vessel.
2Museum of Illusions
186 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
3Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland
All-seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens & an education center.
410119021, Cleveland
5Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th St, Cleveland
Iconic music-minded museum loaded with pop-culture memorabilia, artifacts, instruments & a jukebox.
6Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland
Planetarium & museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils & geological specimens.
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8$Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.
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10Fountain of Eternal Life
120 Public Square, Cleveland
1964 sculpture by Marshall Fredericks erected as a memorial to local military who died in conflicts.
11The Arcade
401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Soaring, ornate indoor mall, opened in 1890, today housing the Hyatt hotel, shops & restaurants.
12Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
Kid-friendly venue with interactive exhibits, plus a giant-screen movie theater & steamship tours.
13The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd, Cleveland
Museum featuring over 45,000 works covering 6,000 years plus films, music, lectures & a restaurant.
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15The Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland
A 3,600-acre horticultural haven offering lakes, trails, cultivated gardens & educational programs.
16Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cleveland
3688 Center Rd, Brunswick
17Cleveland Script Sign - Edgewater Park
6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland
18Cleveland Public Square
50 Public Square Suite 1910, Cleveland
Large landscaped city plaza with a memorial, a splash pad, a seasonal skating rink & food trucks.
19Activate Games
17149 Southpark Center, Strongsville
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21Voinovich Bicentennial Park
800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland
Petite, man-made park with artistic landscaping & an outdoor festival stage, plus Lake Erie views.
22Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
3 Public Square, Cleveland
Grand Civil War monument from 1894 with dramatic bronze statues & reliefs, plus a memorial room.
23Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd, Cleveland
24Transformer Station
1460 W 29th St, Cleveland
Contemporary art & photography museum, plus events, in an expanded 1924 railroad substation.
25Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse
750 E 88th St, Cleveland
Picturesque garden with a greenhouse showcasing floral displays & exotic & native plant collections.
262515 Jay Ave #B3, Cleveland
27230 W Huron Rd #7294, Cleveland
28Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland
Performing arts center for Broadway-style shows, concerts, dance productions, plays, comedy & opera.
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31800 E 9th Street Pier, Cleveland
322800 Whiskey Island Dr, Cleveland
33Cleveland Script Sign - Tremont
1502 Abbey Ave, Cleveland
34Willard Park
Willard Park, Lakeside Avenue East &, E 9th St, Cleveland
Iconic home to the large outdoor sculpture "Free Stamp" by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen.
352098 W 25th St, Cleveland
362655 Commercial Rd, Cleveland
371507 E 9th St, Cleveland
38JACK Cleveland Casino
100 Public Square, Cleveland
Gaming venue with slots, table games, live music & several restaurants, including a buffet.
39101 W Superior Ave, Cleveland
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