Fun Things To Do With Your Kids While Vacationing In Cleveland
When going on a vacation, it is a smart idea to have an itinerary set up in order to both keep kids entertained and avoid missing key attractions. Cleveland, Ohio, though not a typical well-known vacation destination, has a wide variety of entertainments from theater to history to downright fun.
Make sure not to miss these attractions when giving Cleveland a tour:
Where To Stay:
To make your Cleveland vacation unforgettable, book a room at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. Offering more than just Direct TV Cleveland in the room, the hotel itself is a piece of brilliant history. The iconic hotel is right in the heart of downtown and close to all sorts of attractions. Not only decorated classically opulent, it also caters to personal preference with allowing people to select their own blankets and pillows for desired comfort.
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame:
On the shores of Lake Erie is the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Museum. This is dedicated to remember and honor some of the world’s best-known, influential artists who have in some way shaped the music industry through rock music. Seven levels of museum, this attraction has various exhibits dedicated to different musical genres, different iconic music cities, and rock and roll legends such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix. Newer influential artists such as U2, the Clash, and Bruce Springsteen also have their own exhibits.
Progressive Field:
While visiting the city, make sure to watch the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field (known as “The Jake” to locals). They offer a children’s play area known as “Kids Clubhouse” where kids can play on a mini field practicing sliding, fielding, and batting. For those disinterested in baseball, there are arts and crafts and a rock climbing wall.
Cleveland Museum Of Art:
Internationally known for its substantial holdings of Asian and Egyptian art, this museum houses more than 43,000 works of art from around the world. The museum itself is from 1916 and is still located in the original building.
A Christmas Story House:
Ralphie Parker’s home in A Christmas Story, this house is located in Ohio’s Tremont neighborhood. In 2004, a private developer purchased the home and restored it to the movie’s specifications, opening it as a public museum.
Great Lakes Science Center:
Located near the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this museum helps visitors to understand science, technology, and the environment. While there are permanent exhibits, check and see what traveling exhibits are available.
West Side Market:
The oldest operating indoor/outdoor market space in Cleveland, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. It began operating in 1840 and it is still one of the most traveled markets for food lovers today. Food Network Magazine named it America’s “Best Food Lovers” market and it has been featured on shows on both Travel Channel and Food Network.
With all of its attractions and historic landmarks, Cleveland is the perfect place for a family vacation.
Abby Evans is a mother and freelance journalist currently reviewing fun activities for her family.
Refreshing My Old Blog Posts: The Good, The Bad, and The 404s
Updating an old blog post is a lot like an archaeological dig. You head in expecting to “dust” the archives and end up unearthing a series of questionable life choices from a decade ago. From over-filtered photos to advice that aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud.
But it’s not just my old writing style that’s haunting me. It turns out, I have a resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine.
Meet the Ghost in the Machine
Apparently, while I was busy living my life, this digital poltergeist has been redecorating the archives. I recently opened a “quick update” only to find:
- The Vanishing Act: The Ghost has been deleting images, leaving behind empty boxes where helpful tutorial steps used to be. Apparently, my 2016 photography wasn’t “aesthetic” enough for the afterlife.
- The Dead Link Graveyard: Half my former brand partners have been exorcised. I’m finding links that lead to nowhere or, worse, to “AI Crypto Collectives” that definitely weren’t there before.
- Font Sabotage: The Ghost clearly has a vendetta against modern typography. I’m finding sections of text that have reverted to antique fonts that haven’t been cool since dial-up, making my blog look like a Geocities fan page.
I Am Giving My Content a Facelift
I’m sitting on a mountain of old posts, so here is the official Peanut Butter and Whine guide to a quick blog refresh (and ghost-busting):
- Exorcising the 404s: I’m using a plugin to hunt down those dead links the Ghost left behind and pointing them somewhere that actually exists.
- Updating the “Now”: If I mentioned a “must-have” product from five years ago, I’m swapping it for the 2026 version.
- Spruce up the Metadata: I’m ensuring my focus keyword (blog) is in the headers and the first paragraph so the algorithms know exactly what’s up.
While You’re Here…
Don’t let your visit be a “one and done!” Since I’m already tidying up the place, why not stay a while?
- Win Big: Check out the sidebar for my current giveaway—I promise this one is actually alive and kicking!
- Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, why wouldn’t you take the free money?
4 Comments
mysweetiepiepie
The Cleveland Museum of Art is one of the best museums going and admission is FREE.
Don’t forget we also have a zoo, aquarium, natural history museum, although not free; and an incredible network of public parks, some of them with nature centers.
Oh yeah, and boating on Lake Erie plus tons of festivals in the summer and just about any type of ethnic eats your heart desires…
Connie Gruning
WOW!!! Our Museum are expensive in California! WOW FREE?? That really makes it a must see! WOW
Sarah L
OK, so Cleveland is not on my radar as a place I plan to visit any time soon. I love science museums so that sounds interesting.
Diane K. Brimmer
Some pretty great ideas! Thanks for the information. I have family in Cleveland, nice to know.