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Cleveland Family Travel Guide

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It's the birthplace of the comic Superman, so get out your capes and get ready for lots of great things to do in Cleveland with kids! Take a cruise on Lake Erie and then enjoy The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and get a close-up of Lady Gaga's shoes. Try a Jewish pastrami on rye and then treat yourself to the best milkshake in America. Kids will have fun meeting the animals at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium or the Cleveland Zoo. There are a number of children's museums, art museums, and science centers in Cleveland to explore, too.

Sports enthusiasts can watch the hometown Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, or Cleveland Cavaliers, depending on the season. Read through our guide to the best things to do in Cleveland—and the rest of the Midwest—including some of our favorite Cleveland restaurants and markets to visit with the kids.

 

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Best Things to Do In Cleveland with Kids

Best Things to Do in Cleveland with Kids

Cleveland, Ohio is a bustling, energy-infused city that makes for a fun family getaway. This city is full of kid-friendly activities, from interactive museums to great sports teams to bargain-priced restaurants. It is a city with a compact center, so you can leave the car in the hotel parking lot and explore on foot. You can also take Amtrak to Cleveland, a nine-hour ride from NYC. Cleveland stays close to its working-class roots by promoting family fun without a big price tag. Here are 16 reasons to check out Cleveland with the kids, including places to eat and where to... READ MORE

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