Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, the city of Cleveland is one of the largest cities in the state of Ohio. If you are planning a trip to Cleveland, the city is home to a number of attractions. Learn about the history of rock 'n roll at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, walk around a 10-acre garden, visit exotic animals at the city's Metroparks Zoo or visit the set of the classic Christmas film, "A Christmas Story."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring various permanent and temporary exhibitions that help explain the history and social significance of rock and roll. The museum has seven floors with five different theaters for films. Some of the featured musician collections at the museum include The Beatles, Elvis Presley, U2, The Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-781-7625
rockhall.com
Founded in 1930, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is a 10-acre garden home to various native and exotic plants. There are 20 specialty gardens located at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, including a rose garden, herb garden and Japanese garden. For kids, the Cleveland Botanical Garden has a special children's garden where kids can climb in a tree house and see frogs, turtles and fish in the garden's pond. The botanical garden also has a café on the property, which serves salad, sandwiches and wraps.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-721-1600
cbgarden.org
Every year, more than 1 million people visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. According to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo website, the 183-acre zoo is home to nearly 3,000 animals, representing 600 animal species around the world. The featured exhibits at the zoo include the Rainforest, Australian Adventure, African Savanna, Northern Trek, Primate, Cat and Aquatics, and Waterfowl Lake.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-661-6500
clemetzoo.com
The Christmas Story House and Museum pays tribute to the 1983 classic Christmas film, "A Christmas Story." The public can receive tours of the house that was used in the film year-round. In 2010, Ian Petrella--the 1980's child actor who played Randy Parker in the film--presented the tours during the summer months. People can also visit the museum across the street, which features original props, costumes and behind-the-scene photographs from the film.
A Christmas Story House and Museum
3159 W. 11th St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-298-4919
achristmasstoryhouse.com
