Playtime in Cleveland: Fun For the Family

Plus 20 Minute Drive from Hotel

10 to 20 Minute Drive from Hotel

  • Rockefeller Greenhouse
    • The greenhouse isn’t huge, but it's certainly beautiful. Drive down the street and visit the Cleveland Museum of Art (also free) to make the trip worthwhile. Open every day 10 am-4 pm. Parking and Admission are Free.
  • Lindsey Family Playspace
    • One of the most unique and thoughtfully designed playgrounds in Cleveland—and a must-visit for families. Located in the heart of Edgewater Park, this natural-style play space is packed with interactive features that encourage creativity, movement, and sensory exploration.
  • Tow Path and Sokolowski's Overlook
    • You can see the Cleveland skyline perfectly throughout this trail. If you park in the lot across the street from Sokolowski’s Overlook, there is a cute little nature play area there.
  • Cleveland Botanical Garden
    • Just 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland, the Holden Arboretum is a living museum of exquisite collections of plants and trees on 3,500 acres with miles of trails, gardens. and woodlands.
  • Cleveland Museum of Art
    • Free admission.
  • Cleveland Museum of Natural History
    • The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been selected one of the world’s most beautiful museums by the prestigious Prix Versailles, a global architecture and design award program. The museum’s recent $150 million transformation, unveiled to the public in December 2024, has earned it one of seven spots on the 2025 World’s Most Beautiful Museums List.
  • Edgewater Beach
    • Edgewater Beach is the place to be in the summer. Lots of people and activities going on throughout the season. Plus, Lindsey’s Family Place Space is within walking distance.

Under 10 Minute Drive from Hotel

 

  • Community Arts Center
    • Free, fun, and educational hands-on experience open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You get to walk around and see all the amazing art displays that have been used in past Parade The Circle events, and when you’re ready, you make your way to the workshop rooms to do some hands-on crafts. No reservation needed! Parking is also free.
  • Cleveland Children's Museum
    • While the Children's Museum of Cleveland is located in an historic mansion, we can confirm it's definitely a you-can't-break-anything-here kind of situation.

Within Walking Distance from Hotel

  • Great Lakes Science Center 
    • Great Lakes Science Center is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center - one of only 11 visitor centers in the country! Exhibits. Free with general admission.
  • Cleveland Public Square Splash Pad
    • Pair this one with a trip to the downtown branch of the Cleveland Public Library and you can make a day of it.
  • Progressive Field
    • Progressive Field is family-friendly. Be sure to check out the Kids Clubhouse and Family Deck, which is included with your ballpark tickets. Kids can run around, play, and burn off energy in this space. They also have fun challenges like the Guardians Dash, where kids can try to beat their favorite player’s runtimes and a wiffle ball zone. There is also an area to watch the game from the Family Deck & Kids Clubhouse, so you can stay up there as long as you need to without missing any of the game.