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Cleveland is rich in color and in history. In 1827 the port on Lake Erie was developed at the time of the Ohio and Erie Canal development. Cleveland is the largest city in Ohio and boats of numerous attractions and annual events, and diverse neighborhoods that reflect the city's ancestral heritage and contemporary ethnicity. Each neighborhood prides itself on its unique character and old-world charm. In addition, the city is home to several major sports teams and three universities.

City of Cleveland Greenhouse, Rockefeller Park

750 E. 88th St.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 664-3103

The complex has 4-acres of outdoor gardens and indoor showhouses.

Cleveland Botanical Garden

11030 East Blvd.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 721-1600

The botanical garden grounds have 7.5 acres of landscaped grounds, including five distinct gardens.

Cleveland Children's Museum

10730 Euclid Ave., University Circle

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 791-5437

The museum offers the children an educational environment for learning.

Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland

Ohio

(216)351-6300 or (216)351-0808

The metropark containing over 19,000 acres has more than 24 reservations, and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has more than 100 miles of connecting parkways.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Entrance off Brookside Park Drive

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 661-6500

The zoo has over 3,100 animals, living in simulated natural habitats.

Cleveland Museum of Art

11150 East Blvd.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 421-7340

The museum contains a collection of over 30,000 works of art which represent the art of many cultures and periods.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

on Wade Oval, University Circle

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 231-4600

The museum offers a display of gemstones, mounted birds and mammals, and Upper Devonian fossil fish.

Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum

Cleveland

Ohio

The museum has antique, vintage and classical vehicles that hightlight the development of the automobile.

Dittrick Museum of Medical History

11000 Euclid Ave., third floor of the Allen Memorial Medical Library

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 368-3648

The museum deals with the history of medical technology.

Garfield Monument

Lakeview Cemetery, tomb of President James A. Garfield

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 421-2665

This monument and tomb is dedicated to the President James A. Garfield.

Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Ave.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 694-2000

The center includes hands-on exhibits, programming for a better understanding of the sciences, and a six-story domed OMNIMAX theater.

Health Museum, The

8911 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 231-5010

The museum shows the workings of the human body and has over 200 permanent exhibits.

Library, The

Cleveland

Ohio

The library houses books and manuscripts related to races of people.

Metroparks-Huntington

between Lake and Wolf Rds., suburban Bay Village

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 871-2900

The nature center has a bathhouse, picnic areas, swimming, fishing, and hiking trails. There is also a Lake Erie Nature and Science Center.

Nasa-Lewis Visitor Center

Next to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, SR17 (Brookpark Rd.)

Cleveland

Ohio

(216)433-2002 or (216)433-9834

The visitor center offers displays with pre-scheduled lectures, including a variety of tours and live demonstrations.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes

21281 Chardon Rd.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 481-8232

The shrine is a grotto in the hillside resembling the oringinal one in France.

Rainforest, The

Cleveland

Ohio

The rainforest has 600 species of animals, and 10,000 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

E. 9th St. and Erieside Ave., 1 Key Plaza

Cleveland

Ohio

(216)781-7625 or (800)493-7655

This complse and museum is dedicated to the living heritage of rock and roll.

Steamship William G. Mather Museum

1001 E. Ninth St. Pier

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 574-6262

The museum is contained in a floating maritime, 1925 Great Lakes freighter. Visitors can come and explore the historical 618-foot ship.

USS COD

1089 N. Marginal Dr.

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 566-8770

The World War II fleet submarine is unaltered since wartime and the vessel must be boarded by the crew hatchways. Sometimes the tour guides will be navy submarine veterans.

Western Reserve Historical Society

10825 East Blvd., University Circle

Cleveland

Ohio

(216) 721-5722

The society is housed in two early 20th-century mansions that were built in the Italian Renaissance style.

Western Reserve Historical Society Museum, The

Cleveland

Ohio

The museum displays the history of Northeast Ohio.

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