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Re: Where to go on Cleveland visit

by bocmaxima

Lots to do in Cleveland. It doesn't sound like you have too much time though.
Since you're going to Cedar Point, you'll have a car, right?
Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame is a must. It's just north of Downtown on the lake. Hard to miss, really.
Just east of town is University Circle, which has several museums, a botanical gardens and some amazing parks, all within walking distance of each other. The Cultural Gardens along MLK between the circle and I-90 is also awesome.
There's also Little Italy. I'd say it's up there with the Little Italy in NYC for being authentic, but is much less touristy and laid-back (not as urban). Very good for walking around (shops and art galleries) and/or having a nice meal. It's just east of University Circle off Mayfield Road.
Coventry is also good for shopping.
For those three, you don't technically need a car because you can just ride the RTA between everything (it also goes to the airport). A day pass is like $3.
If you want to drive, you can hit Chagrin Falls to the east of the city or head down to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Both are very cool.
Lots of other stuff in the city like Downtown itself, Ohio City.
For hotels, it's best to stay Downtown if you have no car. If you do have a car, it may be best to stay on the far western side of the city so that you won't have to cross town when you go out to Cedar Point (it's a bit of a drive).
Hope that gets you started.