A Christmas Story House, now restored to its movie splendor, is open year round to the public for tours and overnight stays. Directly across the street from the House is A Christmas Story Museum, which features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film, as well as hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes photos. Among the props and costumes are the toys from the Higbee’s window, Randy’s snowsuit, the chalkboard from Miss Shields’ classroom and the family car.
The Flats is a redeveloped area on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, known for its happening nightlife, with bars and clubs hosting live music, and comedy. A popular walkway lines the west bank of the waterfront, and water taxis take people from one side of the river to the other.
Indulge culinary treats from chefs like Michael Symon, Jonathon Sawyer, and Zack Bruell. Taste some of the best craft brews and drinks the city has to offer. Get your game on with bowling and arcade games, enjoy some music at the House of Blues or a comedy show at Hilarities. With valet parking and a street made for pedestrian traffic, you can enjoy your favorite venue or make your way up and down the street to enjoy them all.
With origins of the land dating back to 1840 the West Side Market is Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market. Today the market is home to over 100 vendors of great ethnic diversity. You can find fine meats and fresh vegetables, fresh seafood, baked goods, dairy and cheese products, and even fresh flowers. There are also booths that sell ready-to-eat foods, herbs, candy and nuts. Tourists from all over the world tour the market every year drawn by television programs produced by the Travel Channel and Food Network featuring segments on the West Side Market.
A historical building in Cleveland that used to be a Banking Hall, is now a very well known upscale grocery chain in the Cleveland area. The Cleveland Trust Rotunda was designed by architect George B. Post, and features a Tiffany-style stained glass ceiling. Just below the ceiling, 13 murals painted by Francis Davis Millet entitled The Development of Civilization in America depict the exploration and settlement of the Great Lakes region. Be sure also to check out the well-worn Cleveland Trust Company seal at the bottom of this panorama.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park lies along the Cuyahoga River between the Ohio cities of Cleveland and Akron. The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail is a restored section of the canal's original towpath. In the park’s north, the Canal Exploration Center details the 19th-century waterway’s history. Towering Brandywine Falls is one of several waterfalls. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs through the park.