Visiting Cleveland with Kids
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland, Ohio offers plenty of culture, diversity, entertainment, attractions and more. Here are our recommendations for kid friendly must-see attractions for a Cleveland family vacation.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Katie G. said: Introduce your kids to the history of the music you grew up listening to at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Throughout the museum you will explore various exhibits learning about where rock and roll came from and view artifacts from famous rock legends such as Elvis, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Aretha Franklin and more. There are interactive exhibits, movies about legendary rock icons and an outdoor stage featuring live music during the summer months.
Cost: $23-$26/Adults, $14-$16/Kids (6-12), Free/Kids (5 and under)
Cleveland, OH
1 review
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Great Lakes Science Center
Katie G. said: Kids can have fun running around, building and exploring STEM activities at the Great Lakes Science Center. Interact with hands-on exhibits, visit traveling exhibits, catch a planetarium show at the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, learn about space at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center or tour the giant William G. Mather Steamship (open seasonally May-Oct). There is even an indoor and outdoor youth area for kids under 7 to jump, play, explore.
Cost: $13.95 - $16.95/person
Cleveland, OH
1 review
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Katie G. said: Visit with fascinating sea creatures at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. See fish and turtles that are native to Ohio, specifically Lake Erie at the Ohio Lakes + Rivers gallery. Learn about sea life around the world, including an interactive tortoise exhibit at the Lakes + Rivers of the World gallery. Don't miss out on the Tropical Reef gallery which showcases tropical fish around the world or the Shark Sea Tube where four different species of sharks will be swimming over your head in this underwater tunnel. Enjoy touch pools, a gift shop and cafe while visiting.
Cost: $19.95/Adult, $13.95/Child
Cleveland, OH
1 review
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Cedar Point
First opened in 1870 right along Lake Erie, Cedar Point is the second-oldest operating amusement park in the U.S. Cedar Point is known as the roller coaster capital but there is so much more to do here. There are shows, lake and beach activities, great food and Cedar Point Shores water park. In addition, there are many other family destinations and activities in the surrounding Sandusky, Ohio area.
Sandusky, OH
4 reviews
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