Rock, roll, and a whole lot of soul
Cavs or Browns game (or both — they share the calendar), West Side Market for the Polish boys for breakfast, East 4th Street strip for dinner + drinks, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Brewing afternoon. The unsung-Midwest bachelor — better than its reputation, especially in a renovated Warehouse District Airbnb.
food tour • 3-4 hours
Iconic museum on the lakefront celebrating rock history
brewery tour • 1.5 hours
Ohio City's flagship craft brewery with tours and tastings
sports event • 3-4 hours
Great ballpark in the heart of downtown with affordable tickets
golf • 2-3 hours
Multi-level driving range in Brooklyn with food and drinks
club • unhinged • $$$
Cleveland's top dance club with national DJs in the Flats
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire
tiki bar • balanced • $$
Tropical cocktails in a hidden tiki paradise in Tremont
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Reservations-only cocktail lounge that's been a Cleveland institution since 1996
bar • balanced • $$
Live music venue on the Flats waterfront with rooftop patio
bar • balanced • $$
Games, bowling, karaoke, and drinks in the Flats East Bank
comedy club • balanced • $$
Top-tier comedy club in Pickwick & Frolic with dinner combo
beer garden • chill • $
Ohio City craft brewery with great patio and local vibes
sports bar • unhinged • $$
Multi-floor downtown sports bar and nightlife spot near Progressive Field
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Legendary Tremont cocktail lounge with a secret entrance and classic jazz
Dress code: Smart casual
dive bar • balanced • $
Beloved Detroit Shoreway dive with 50 hot dog toppings and live music
BBQ • $$ • Best for: dinner
Michael Symon's East 4th Street BBQ joint with Cleveland-style smoked meats
Italian • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Tremont fine dining from Chef Dante Boccuzzi
Deli • $ • Best for: brunch
Legendary corned beef sandwich -- a Cleveland rite of passage
Various • $ • Best for: brunch
Grab-and-go from Ohio's oldest indoor/outdoor market
New American • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Michael Symon's flagship with bold flavors on East 4th
American • $ • Best for: late-night
Gourmet hot dogs with 50+ toppings and live music
Polish/American • $$ • Best for: dinner
Cafeteria-style comfort food institution since 1923
New American • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Ohio City charcuterie and small plates with craft cocktails
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Stylish boutique hotel in a 1902 building on East 9th Street
hotel • Max 2 guests
Luxury hotel with rooftop bar and bowling alley in the building
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Full houses walking distance to breweries and West Side Market
hotel • Max 2 guests
Great value downtown hotel with free evening drinks and snacks
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