Whether the sun is shining or the snow is falling, one thing is for sure, you and “the fam” won’t be lacking any amusement in Cleveland Plus. You can count on quality time plus you’ll be able to count on having a few bucks left over in the end.
Indoor Fun
See Amusement, Water + Kiddie Parks below for a list of indoor waterparks!
The Cleveland Museum of Art - What's Nearby? 800.CMA.0033 World-renowned art museum currently undergoing renovation and expansion, but blockbuster exhibitions and events continue.
A Christmas Story House and Museum - What's Nearby? 216.298.4919 The newly-restored Cleveland house where the classic movie, "A Christmas Story," was filmed. Learn more about Ralphie's home and stock up on “fra-gee-lay” leg lamps and Lifebouy soap.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - What's Nearby? 216.781.7625 Bond with the kids in a museum dedicated to music your parents didn’t understand. More than 50 exhibits, dynamic cinema presentations plus the largest single collection of rock and roll artifacts.
Pro Football Hall of Fame - What's Nearby? 330.456.8207 America's premier sports showplace presents football as you've never experienced it in the GameDay Stadium Theater! This exciting 83,000 square-foot internationally recognized institution stands as a shining tribute to the men who have made professional football America’s most popular sport.
Freeway Lanes Bowling 440.248.4080 Freeway Lanes owns and operates 7 bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio, including Mentor, Parma, Solon and Wickliffe. Features a restaurant, cosmic bowling, karaoke and live bands at select locations.
Monster Mini Golf - What's Nearby? 440.878.1818 10,000 square feet of indoor glow-in-the-dark Monster-themed minigolf, arcade games, redemption prizes, music and a weird DJ who gives away the prizes. Fun for Humans of ALL ages!
Outdoor Fun
Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts - What's Nearby? 330-656-4489 From the gentle glide of the beginner slopes to the more challenging pitch of the advanced slopes and moguls, Boston Mills/Brandywine serves skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels of expertise. 18 slopes, 16 lifts with Snow Tubing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowblading, Terrain Parks & 100% snowmaking coverage. (Seasonal)
Cleveland Metroparks 216.635.3200 These 14 major parks encircle Cleveland in an “emerald necklace” of forests and woodlands. Activities available include horseback riding, biking, hiking, play fields, swimming, fishing, tobogganing, rollerblading, golfing, nature centers and free events for children and adults.
Great Lakes Watersports - What's Nearby? 216.771.4386 Jet ski, boat and kayak rentals. Located in the Flats. Explore Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River. Group rates available. Reservations not necessary. Call for details.
Lake Farmpark - What's Nearby? 800.366.FARM (3276) Family-oriented science and cultural center devoted to agriculture, farming and country life. If you’re feeling up to it, you can even milk a cow!
Holden Arboretum - What's Nearby? 440.256.1110 Enjoy the great outdoors all year round with more than 3100 acres of beautiful plant collections and spectacular fall and summer gardens, beautiful colors, winter splendor, trails and picnic areas. Tour the many trails that offer a variety of distances and levels of difficulty.
Trolley Tours of Cleveland - What's Nearby? Station is in the Powerhouse at Nautica Entertainment Complex 216.771.4484 or 800.848.0173 See Cleveland aboard the fun bright red Lolly the Trolley. Tours vary by season, so visit www.lollytrolley.com for a complete schedule.
Amusement, Water + Kiddie Parks
Cedar Point Amusement Park - What's Nearby? 419.627.2350 Amusement park, water park (Soak City) and resort west of Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie – with more rides (68) and more roller coasters (16) than any other amusement park, Coaster’s Choice Award for “Park of the Year.” (Open May through October)
Castaway Bay - What's Nearby? 419.627.2106 Cedar Point’s indoor waterpark resort features wave pools, water slides and water obstacles in a Caribbean-themed environment.
Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom - What's Nearby? 330.562.8303 Located 31 miles southeast of Cleveland, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom has amazing fun for the whole family in its waves of waterpark excitement. This outdoor waterpark features Liquid Lightning, a 60-foot-tall tornado slide; Thunder Falls, Ohio's tallest water slide complex; and a 30,000 square-foot wave pool that’s a splash hit with all the guests. (Summer season only)
Great Wolf Lodge - What's Nearby? 419.609.6000 Located in Sandusky near Cedar Point, this Northwoods-themed resort features 271 suites, a 42,000 square foot indoor entertainment area, which includes a 200,000 gallon waterpark, a 100-game arcade and Cub Club children's activities. The resort also has two themed restaurants, an animated clock tower, meeting space and two gift shops.
Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Convention Center - What's Nearby? 877.525.2427 The African-themed hotel with large indoor waterpark—now the largest indoor waterpark in the nation, features the Zip Coaster and stand up and surf FlowRider. 596 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Spa Kalahari, Kahunaville Restaurant and Bar, shopping and much more!
Maui Sands Indoor Water Park Resort - What's Nearby? 888.STAY.MSR As the second largest indoor waterpark in Sandusky, the resort features three hotels with 306 unique rooms and suites, two restaurants, luxury spa/salon, game arcade and an unbelievable 55,000 square foot indoor waterpark featuring SurfRider, America's only real surf simulator!
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - What's Nearby? 419.626.4467 Rated top 10 haunted attraction in the U.S. and XD 3D Motion Simulation Theater is Ohio's first and only 3D Theater simulated thrill ride. Open year-round.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Cleveland Botanical Garden
Lake Farmpark
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Convention Center
