• University Circle
  The heart of the Cleveland's arts and cultural life. The one square-mile area includes arts and sciences, museums and parks, galleries and restaurants.

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
  Houses a large number of animals from around the world including kangaroos, rhinos, camels, seals and more with exhibits such as the "Australian Adventure" and "The Rainforest."

• The Cleveland Museum of Art
  With over 70 galleries, this museum features what the New York Times has called "one of the nation's premier collections." Also offers family activities, gallery tours, lectures, concerts, films, and other events.

• Cleveland Museum of Natural History
  With permanent and changing exhibits such as "Sea Monsters" and "Fall Colors Across America", this museum also features a brand-new planetarium and education and fun for children of all ages.

• The Crawford Auto Aviation Museum
  Part of the Western Reserve Historical Society, this museum showcases nearly 200 antique, vintage, and classic automobiles and aircraft.

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
  Made up of thousands of artifacts including musical instruments, handwritten lyrics, and stage clothes and props, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's collection is the repository for the most important and rare items of rock's celebrated artists.

• Western Reserve Historical Society
  Founded in 1867 in order to preserve and present the history of all of the people of northeast Ohio, this is the largest privately supported regional historical society in the nation.

• Cleveland Orchestra
  Cleveland is home to a world-renowned orchestra, established in 1918.

• The Cleveland Play House
  America's first permanently established professional theater company, which produces work ranging from contemporary to classics, from musicals to comedies. Also offers educational programs for all ages.

• Playhouse Square

• Cleveland Browns (NFL Football)

• Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA Basketball)

• Cleveland Indians

• Cleveland Indians (Major League Baseball)

• Championship Golf Association of Northeastern Ohio

• Thistledown Racetrack (horse racing)

• Cleveland Metroparks
  Golf, trails, parks, outdoor education, and more throughout the Cleveland area.

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  33,000 acres of National park land along the banks of the Cuyahoga River-here you can hike, bike, birdwatch, picnic, golf, fish, ski, or ride Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Along with many independent stores in and around Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights, and Solon, there are also a large variety of shopping malls and centers-traditional malls, outlets, and chain stores-featuring apparel, books, grocery, dining, salon services, and more.

Shopping centers in Shaker Heights include Van Aken Plaza, Fairmount Circle, Shaker Square and Shaker Towne Center, which include both chain stores as well as specialty shops.

Also, world-class shopping can be found throughout the Cleveland area.

• Shopping at University Circle Institutions
  Includes bookstores, museum stores, specialty shops, and more.

• Beachwood Place

• Coventry Village In Cleveland Heights

• Legacy Village-A New Shopping Area In Lyndhurst

• Premium Outlets Of Auroa

Cleveland is home to many fine dining establishments with cuisines from all over the world.

• The Century at the Ritz Carlton

• Blue Point Grille (famous for its Blue Pointe oysters)

• Sans Souci (Mediterranean cuisine)

Pepper Pike, Shaker Heights, and Solon all have a variety of restaurants-from fast food chains to small family-run establishments, to fine dining, from Italian to American to Asian. And you are always just a short distance away from the world-class dining found in nearby Cleveland.

• Chowbaby Listing of Solon Restaurants

• Marbella Restaurant in Pepper Pike
  For authentic Spanish cuisine (and a very informative website).

• Cleveland Magazines Restaurant Reviews for the Cleveland area

• The Children's Museum of Cleveland
  Offering educational exhibits and programs for children, and events throughout the year.

• Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

• Great Lakes Science Center

• Little Italy in Cleveland
  An historic district filled with the tastes and traditions of Cleveland's Italian-American community.