Top 10 Cleveland Experiences

Updated: March 26, 2004

From a popular landmark or attraction to a must-visit restaurant or bar, uncover Cleveland's ultimate top 10 experiences.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tommy's
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    1824 Coventry Rd, Cleveland, OH 44118 (map)

    Have an organic breakfast or big falafel feast at this cafe, famous as a hangout for Harvey ("American Splendor") Pekar.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Progressive Field
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    2401 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH 44115 (map)

    Take the tour of the Indians' ballpark: Explore the press box, dugout, batting cages and visitor's clubhouse.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Malley's Chocolates
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    14822 Madison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44107 (map)

    Indulge your sweet tooth with the hand-dipped, chocolate-covered strawberries at this third-generation, family-run candy shop.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hooples River Bed Cafe
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    1930 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 (map)

    Take in the post-industrial view of the city from this rocking riverbank saloon.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria
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    12305 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106 (map)

    Share a thin-crust pizza pie with your significant other at a cozy Little Italy landmark.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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    1 Key Plz, Cleveland, OH 44114 (map)

    See Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh's football jersey and other rock artifacts at the I.M. Pei designed music museum.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sokolowski's University Inn
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    1201 University Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 (map)

    Choose between the perch and pierogies at this classic cafeteria.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Beachland Ballroom
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    15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110 (map)

    Play pinball, when you're done bopping, at this eclectic Collinwood live music club.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended West Side Market
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    1979 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113 (map)

    Shop for the fresh produce (or meats and exotic treats) at this historic ethnic market.

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lola - A Michael Symon Restaurant
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    2058 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115 (map)

    Follow the foodies to the Tremont neighborhood for a taste of Slash n' Burn (blackened grouper) prepared by Chef Michael Symon.

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