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Things to see in Cleveland (United States): 22 places and when to go
Cleveland is a major city in United States with around 1,890,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (6), With kids (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and USS Cod. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.4719, -81.6969
- Population
- About 1,890,000
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (6) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (3) · Wildlife (3) · History (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 519 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cleveland
The places in and around Cleveland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rock and Roll Hall of FameMusic museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States4.1 km
- Cleveland Metroparks ZooZoo in Cleveland, Ohio3.0 km
- USS Cod1943 Gato-class submarine4.3 km
- St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox CathedralRussian Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio, United States1.4 km
- Detroit–Superior BridgeBridge in Cleveland, Ohio2.5 km
- Temple Tifereth-IsraelReform Jewish synagogue in Cleveland, Ohio, US17 km
- Greater Cleveland AquariumAquarium in Cleveland, Ohio2.8 km
- Lorain West Breakwater LightLighthouse in Ohio, United States41 km
- Maltz MuseumMuseum in Beachwood, Ohio, United States17 km
- Memphis Kiddie ParkAmusement park in Brooklyn, Ohio, United States6.1 km
- Park SynagogueJewish Place of Worship12 km
- SS William G. MatherMuseum ship in Cleveland, Ohio4.2 km
- Nature Center at Shaker LakesEducation centre in Cleveland, Ohio, US10 km
- Birdtown BrewingBrewery6.7 km
- BrewDog Cleveland OutpostBrewery2.3 km
- Buckeye Trail (Bedford)Hiking22 km
- CLE Urban WineryWinery11 km
- Fantasy Candies Chocolate Factory & Fine WinesWinery18 km
- Kirk's RidgesWinery11 km
- Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center and Woods GardenWith kids · Wildlife8.2 km
- University Heights Water ParkWith kids15 km
- Vino Veritas CellarsWinery3.9 km
When to go to Cleveland
The best time to visit Cleveland is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cleveland
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 519 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sagamore Hills11 places24 km
- Cherry Avenue6 places42 km
- Akron, Ohio12 places47 km
- Fairport Harbor5 places47 km
- Oberlin5 places48 km
- Canton, Ohio7 places80 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cleveland?
The best known: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, USS Cod, St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Detroit–Superior Bridge. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Cleveland?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 519 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cleveland as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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