Cleveland, Ohio welcomes families with open arms and offers a long list of fun and educational attractions for children and their parents. You will find several interesting museums, libraries and other cultural attractions that children will love, including the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Children’s Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Art – all of which offer special children’s workshops and events.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is sure to please not only the children in your family but all the adults too.
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Visiting the Children’s Museum of Cleveland is a sure-fire way to excite and entertain children of all ages, including children with special needs.
Children’s Theatre at Playhouse Square
You can awaken a love of theatre and live performance in your children by introducing them to the Children’s Theatre at Playhouse Square at an early age. Playhouse Square has an on-site parking garage and is also easily accessible via the E-Line and C-Line RTA Downtown Trolley service.
Children’s Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, Phone: 216-771-4444
West Side Market
The ever-popular West Side Market has been supplying the people of Cleveland with farm-fresh produce since November 1912, making it the oldest public market in the city.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Children of all ages will enjoy a visit to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium where they can immerse themselves in the colorful underwater world which is showcased in over fifty exhibits spread over eight galleries.
Great Lakes Science Center
The Great Lakes Science Center effortlessly combines fun and learning for the whole family. The Cleveland Clinic Dome Theater is one of the most popular exhibits at the center, featuring a giant dome screen which surrounds you with amazing sounds and images of some of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is definitely not an adults-only city attraction – families will find that the museum has a great deal to offer children of all ages.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
For a welcome change from visiting museums and workshops you can head for the great outdoors and take the children to spend a day in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. If you are traveling with older children you can all hire bikes and enjoy a ride along the beautiful Towpath Trail which runs all the way through the park. The trail is also perfect for hikers who can enjoy excellent bird watching along the way. Younger children will probably prefer a ride on the vintage Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad which runs between Independence and Akron on Saturdays and Sundays, offering great views of the park and the chance to visit scenic Peninsula.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio.
Progressive Field
Watching the Cleveland Guardians in action at their Progressive Field baseball park is a great option for a family outing.
Cleveland Learning Center and Money Museum
Located at the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, the Cleveland Learning Center and Money Museum will educate children about money, saving and the economy in a fun and engaging way.
