Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Cleveland

"If your family is a fan of the classic film, “A Christmas Story,” you’ll be delighted to know that you can visit the house from the movie right in Cleveland. The house and museum feature original props and costumes from the film, so you’ll feel like you’re stepping right into your favorite holiday movie. You’ll see Randy’s snowsuit, the family car, the toys from the Higbee’s window, and more."

"See the house from the movie A Christmas Story, located in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. Today it includes a museum which features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film."

"The Great Lakes Science Center is one of the largest science museums in the country. Located on the lakefront, its glass façade makes it a perfect match to the adjacent glass pyramid-shaped…"

"The Cleveland Botanical Garden features fantastic flora and fauna from all around the world. Also located alongside the Museum of Natural History in the University Circle, it has a plethora of paths to stroll along with colorful plants, flowers, trees and shrubs. Home to over twenty scenic sections, it was founded in 1930 with wild flower-filled meadows and woodlands, immaculately manicured rose, perennial and Japanese gardens."

"Get a little crazy, and explore some plant life during your trip to Cleveland. This welcome retreat into nature boasts 10 acres of gardens and an 18,000 square foot Glasshouse filled with exotic plants worth exploring. If you need to de-stress and escape traffic and luxury apartment construction, this University Circle oasis could be for you."

"Among things to do in Cleveland on a date, there is an idea for true plant lovers. These Botanical Gardens include 11 green areas. You can find yourself in Japan, explore if something is growing in the desert, or wander through the rainforest."

"A.M.: LITTLE ITALY Take a leisurely stroll around Lake View Cemetery. Hold up--a cemetery, you ask?. Why would I ever want to do that?"

"Home to Major League Baseball team the Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field is a state-of-the-art urban ballpark that offers fans a modern and comfortable environment in which to watch their home team play ball. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of this world-class facility and get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the home of the Indians. Tours take visitors to the dugouts, batting cages, the visitor’s bullpen, the fan caves, party suites, and Club Lounge."

"Experience adrenaline-pumping excitement as you catch the MLB's Cleveland Indians going for the home run at the Progressive Field, a state-of-the-art ballpark located in downtown Cleveland, just a few miles from our family-friendly hotel. Learn More for Progressive Field"

"Enjoy America's favorite pastime in a state-of-the-art facility and catch the MLB'S Cleveland Indians steal a home base at this landmark ballpark located in downtown Cleveland. Visit Website for Progressive Field"

"Lakefront Reservation is Cleveland's premiere downtown waterfront park, offering a wide variety of amenities and facilities letting visitors take advantage of the city's beautiful downtown skyline. Visitors can observe the city's skyline from dramatic views at the park's preserved historic Coast Guard station or soak up the sun's rays at Edgewater Beach during the summer months. A 200-foot ADA-accessible fishing pier is available for visitor use, along with the Edgewater Nature Shop, which offers beachfront rental equipment."

"Malley’s is much better known in Cleveland for their decadent chocolates but they also have an ice cream parlor as well. This is a great place to go not only for some yummy ice cream but for the environment. They have a vintage pink and green theme that takes you right back to when the store first opened!"

"Rockefeller Park is a Cleveland city park named in honor of famed oil entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller, Sr., maintained as part of the Cleveland Public Parks District. The park, which is located adjacent to Wade Park, is the largest public park within Cleveland's city limits and begins a chain of parklands that connects the city's heights district and lakefront area. Two areas within the park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the park's Cultural Gardens, which honor the city's diverse ethnic groups."

"Within Cleveland's historical Cultural Gardens (which are also free to roam), you can find Rockefeller Park and Greenhouse. It's a beautiful indoor garden that is perfect to escape to in the colder months (especially when you miss seeing the beauty of plants). RELATED: 10 Most Beautiful Springs In America"

"The Cleveland Institute of Art is a private educational institution founded in 1882 as the renowned Western Reserve School of Design for Women. Later named the Cleveland School of Art, this is Ohio’s premier art and design college and is located in University Circle in Cleveland, on a one-acre campus. Today, the institute is an internationally recognized college of art and design that offers degrees of bachelor of fine arts in 15 majors that include design, crafts, digital arts, and fine arts."

"Hey, we all know it's important for kids to get a nutritious and well-balanced meal. But there's always room for gourmet ice cream sandwiches, and Cathy's Creamery in The Arcade offers the most unbelievable ice cream sandwich you've ever had. Take your pick of fresh-baked cookies, choose from over a dozen flavors of ice cream, then pick what topping you'd like it rolled in."

"Level up your ice cream experience – by putting it in between a pair of delicious cookies!. Cathy’s is located inside the Cleveland Arcade, and serves up regular ice cream, but is (obviously) most known for its massive ice cream sandwiches. View this post on Instagram"

"Check out your late-night options, which may include Hong Kong Kitchen in Clark-Fulton."

"Nestled on the corner of Sloane and Detroit is my favorite coffee shop to visit. Black Bird Baking Company has delicious hot (and cold) beverages, the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever tasted, and a quaint indoor seating area (plus picnic benches outside for the warmer months). Their internet connection is strong, plus there are just enough outlets to keep a nice mixture of folks working, people chatting, and kids playing."

"1391 Sloane Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 (216) 712-6599www.blackbirdbaking.com. Patrons looking for freshly-baked artisan breads of all varieties will find a plethora of it at Blackbird Baking Company in Lakewood. The bakery makes its breads fresh daily, and the menu includes items like crusty baguette, rosemary focaccia, white levain, multigrain, rye and even chocolate-cherry bread."

"in the heart of Cleveland’s cultural epicenter, University Circle. Cap off a visit to the museum or an evening at the symphony with cheese, oysters on the half shell or a rainbow of perfect macarons. Coquette might be small, but it packs one of the longest lists of grower champagne in the region, along with craft cocktails and hard-to-find draft beers."

"The AffoGATO Cat Cafe provides a safe home for adoptable cats while serving patrons coffee and snacks. Connect on Social Media: Address: 761 Starkweather Ave., [...]. Stacy Killinger2020-10-06T20:10:57+00:00"

"When I asked people on Twitter about their favorite Cleveland ice cream spots, one shop kept being mentioned: Honey Hut. Honey Hut doesn’t actually have a location in downtown Cleveland, but it’s such a local favorite that I decided it deserved a spot on this list anyway. They’ve been serving ice cream in the area since 1974, and are known for using honey instead of sugar as a sweetener for their flavors."

"Honey Hut is a Cleveland staple and has been thriving in our community since 1974. It has been family owned and operated even since. What makes this place so special is the family environment and, of course, that their ice cream is naturally sweetened with honey!"

"A photo posted by Honey Hut Ice Cream (@honey_hut) on Sep 1, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT. Honey Hut is the place to go when you're looking for hard ice cream. They do have soft serve, but trust me, you'll want one of their peanut butter sundaes on a hot summer day."