9 Things To Do In Cleveland When You Thought You’ve Done Everything
Cleveland is a city of incredible opportunity, yet when you grow up in the region it has the potential to feel stale. You know exactly what I mean; after so many years, it just begins to feel like you’ve already done everything. The truth of the matter is that there is far more to do than you may think, and every day new and promising activities pop up. For the motivated Clevelander looking for a new adventure, there are plenty of amazing activities that will satiate your craving for an incredible trip.
During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
1. Create and devour a crazy concoction at Cleveland's Happy Dog.
The meals served up at Happy Dog consist of the most wonderfully weird wieners in existence (try saying that ten times fast!). This wonderful local diner piles hot dogs high with your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking to eat some neon green relish or some cereal and mac and cheese on your hot dog, the staff at Happy Dog is ready to bring your craziest food fantasies to life.
At the Glass Bubble Project, you can become a glass blowing pro. There is no better place to learn this incredible skill than in the Ohio City neighborhood, an artistic and zany region of Cleveland. Plus, mascot Morty the Rooster will make your day.
If you have never paid it a visit, the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum is truly a treat. This amazing museum explores the history and influence of Cleveland-Style Polka, and you will be amazed to see the local significance of this art form.
This unique attraction is doubtlessly one of the more unique things to do in Cleveland. Here, old school legends and modern superstars have faced off. With monthly shows, it is well worth a visit to this little-known destination.
Travel back in time as you explore the creepy world of old-timey medicine at the Dittrick Museum of Medical History. A visit here is certainly not for the faint of heart, though, as some exhibits will give you chills.
7. Shop at one of the most elegant grocery stores in existence.
For nearly two decades, Cleveland Trust Company Building sat unused. That is, until 2015. The building found new life as an elegant grocery story, and you must see it to believe it.
8. Pay a visit to Cleveland's Transformer Station.
On the third Friday of every month, the community is welcome to swing by a free lecture hosted by some of Cleveland's most influential thinkers. Creative Mornings is an incredible series filled with intriguing topics.
On the third Friday of every month, the community is welcome to swing by a free lecture hosted by some of Cleveland's most influential thinkers. Creative Mornings is an incredible series filled with intriguing topics.
Think you’ve done it all in Cleveland? Think again! The truth of the matter is that Cleveland offers an incredible array of exciting activities, and you’ve just barely started to scratch the surface.
Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is - she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
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