Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Lorain

"If your family is familiar with the popular family comedy A Christmas Story, you should certainly consider bringing them to see the original Christmas Story House and Museum in Cleveland. The house has been fully restored and children will be able to see the original costumes, props and other memorabilia from the movie. If you are planning to visit it would be a great idea to watch the movie again before you come to freshen-up everyone’s memory."

"Many people across the planet love the seasonal, fantastical tale of A Christmas Story, especially due to its 1983 film based on the original book. But little do many know that there’s a slice of that delightful story right in Cleveland, Ohio!. This house is where the film was originally set, chosen for rather unflattering reasons – its dated 1940s style was rather plain, making it the ideal setting for many scenes."

"A Christmas Story House is a museum found within a 19th-century Victorian house. It served as the exterior and interior setting of some scenes in A Christmas Story, a blockbuster film in 1983."

"Founded in 1930, it was originally known as Garden Centre of Greater Cleveland and was a centre where the workshops were being held for gardeners and to take up the task of adorning the City with beautiful flowers and lush green plants/ trees. The garden was renamed in 1994 and was called “Cleveland Botanical Garden”. Botanical garden got bigger and better with projects like Eleanor...Read more"

"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."

"Open since 1930, this serene and lush urban oasis in University Circle is filled with gorgeous flowers and plants from around the world."

"Those of you who have read any of my reviews have probably come to the realization that I must have had a strange and interesting childhood to become this… read more ». Rating: 4 based on 1 reviews"

"The list of potential toppings is long — two kinds of mozzarella, garlic two different ways, white truffle oil, to name a few — and all pizzas are available by the slice. Hand-rolled pasta, subs and salads round out the menu. With 4.5 stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp, Crust has proven to be a local favorite."

"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."

"The Lake View Cemetery was created in the style of those found in Victorian England and France, as a garden with monuments. Referred to as Cleveland's Outdoor Museum and designed as a peaceful park, the 285-acre cemetery features elegant gardens and horticulture. The cemetery was established in 1869 and contains more than 100,000 graves, including some famous names."

"Take a stroll through the new Public Square, a beautifully landscaped two-block central plaza in the heart of the city. The square was part of the original town plat overseen by Moses Cleaveland in 1796 and now acts as an integral part of the city’s landscape. The three tallest buildings in Cleveland all face the square, including Key Tower, 200 Public Square and the Terminal Tower."

"This newly renovated park is home to some gorgeous green space for lounging and some great events. During CM World, you can enjoy music and food trucks on Tuesday and Yoga on the Green on Wednesday evening. A post shared by Jason Shaffer | Photographer (@shafferphoto) on Aug 18, 2017 at 7:34pm PDT"

"Public Square is one of Cleveland’s most popular destinations, filled with manicured trees and lawns and surrounded by incredible architecture, including Terminal Tower and its observation deck !. Try popping the question on the lawn or visit one of the square’s many restaurants."

"In 1891, the Cleveland Spiders of the National League began play at a ballpark at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 66th Street, situated at the end of a trolley line. For the next half-century, League Park would be home to luminaries of sport, from baseball to football to boxing. The building that originally housed the Indians team and ticket office is now a museum, open Saturdays year-round with expanded hours in the summer (during baseball season, of course)."