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Romantic Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio

At first, Cleveland may not evoke romantic notions, but this city on the shores of Lake Erie offers many parks, gardens, cultural institutions, restaurants, community events and natural wonders. The ideal time to visit is late spring to early autumn when the average temperature is between 65 and 70 degrees.

West Side Market
- The architecture of the West Side Market has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1973. More than 50 vibrant vendors sell fresh goods from pastries to meats under the spacious venue with arched ceilings and tiled walls. Spend an afternoon wandering the neat aisles while taste testing a wide variety of seasonal fruits, sipping a freshly brewed cup of coffee and stocking up on locally produced foods for a picnic or romantic meal.
  
  1729 West 25th Street
  Cleveland, OH 44113
  216-664-3386
  www.westsidemarket.com
Lakefront State Park
- In the heart of the city is Lakefront State Park, which borders Lake Eerie. Various parks, including Edgewater Park, make up the state park, which offers picnic areas, scenic boardwalks, beaches and a 9-mile bike trail along the lake. Couples may also want to take a sunset dinner cruise around the lake offered by numerous vendors, such as Nautica Queen. (http://www.nauticaqueen.com/).
  
  8701 Lakeshore Boulevard
  NE Cleveland, OH 44113
  216-881-8141
  www.dnr.state.oh.us
Cleveland Orchestra
- The renowned Cleveland Orchestra performs year-round at the Severance Hall. Music lovers will appreciate the sound quality of the hall and diverse events and concerts led by Music Director Franz Welser-Most. One special event is the Friday@7 Series, an exciting event full of music, food and drink.
  
  Cleveland Orchestra
  11001 Euclid Avenue
  Cleveland, OH 44106
  800-686-1141
  info@clevelandorchestra.com
Cleveland Botanical Garden
- Stroll through one of the 20 gardens, specialty gardens and indoor biomes of exotic plants and flowers at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The Mary Ann Sears-Swetland Rose Garden is known for its rich, vibrant colors and fragrances. Visitors can cool off in the shaded Woodland Garden while catching glimpses of butterflies and listening to songbirds. And you can enjoy lunch in front of the 74-foot reflecting pool with water lilies at the Katherine Philipp Geis Terrace.
  
  Cleveland Botanical Garden
  11030 East Boulevard
  Cleveland, OH 44106
  216-721-1600
  info@cbgarden.org
Hot-Air Balloon Ride
- Sunrise and sunset hot-air balloon rides are offered by Great American Days. The rides take you over more than 32 lakes and streams around Cleveland and offer panoramic views.
  
  Great American Days
  65 Roswell Street
  Suite 300
  Alpharetta, GA 30004
  866-987-9876
  info@greatamericandays.com