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Niagara Falls: A famous spot with quite a drop

This natural wonder offers beautiful scenery along with a slew of entertainment options, including boat and helicopter rides, museums and restaurants galore.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake: An idyllic getaway

This charming historic town neighboring Niagara Falls offers endless entertainment, with wineries, golf courses, theater, shopping and dining.

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Lake Farmpark: a moo-moo here and a quack-quack there

Located in Lake County on Cleveland’s east side, Lake Metroparks Farmpark is a fun experience that is sure to make the kids giggle — or moo, nay, baa or quack — with excitement.

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Willoughby's Manikiki golf course a hole-in-one for players

Willoughby Hills’ Manakiki golf course, located in the North Chagrin Reservation, is a golf lover’s paradise. This course is one of CleMet’s most challenging presentations, filled with a wide variety of skill-testing obstacle ...

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The BoneYard: Three Locations to Tickle Your Funny Bone

What do you get when you combine great food, cold beer, big screen TVs and more fun than you can imagine? You get the BoneYard-- a Cleveland pasttime that is as dear to this great city as the Great Lakes Brewery, The Terminal ...

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Legacy Village: a shopper's delight on the east side

Filled with high-end stores, delectable restaurants and lots of regularly scheduled entertainment, Lyndhurst’s Legacy Village is a great place to bring the family.

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Preston's HOPE: a playground that provides fun for all

Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome at Preston’s HOPE playground. The only requirement to play here is the desire to have a whole lot of good, clean fun!

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Rockefeller Park Greenhouse brings fabulous flora to Cleveland

Cleveland’s Rockefeller Park Greenhouse is a luscious display of more than 150 acres of display gardens and fabulous flora from all over the world. From flowers to trees, exotic fruits to trickling streams, Rockefeller Park G ...

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Lake View Cemetery: breathtaking architecture and rich history

It isn't often that a resting place for the dead would be considered a must-see landmark, but Cleveland's Lake View Cemetery is certainly one.

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Crawford Automotive and Aviation Museum packs a historical punch

The Crawford Automobile and Aviation Museum packs a historical punch that is as interesting as it is informative.

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Cleveland Botanical Gardens offers a spring vacation year round

In the middle of winter, we all crave things like sunshine, chirping birds and budding flowers. Sadly, we can’t rush the arrival of spring. But we can visit the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, which gives us springtime anytime - ...

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The Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Lucy, dinosaurs and mag

There are few places as magical as The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. With a variety of exhibits that combine fun and learning, the museum is a true jewel in the heart of Cleveland.

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Treat your eyes and your mind to the Cleveland Museum of Art

Featuring the original works of Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Michelangelo and Vincent van Gogh, the Cleveland Museum of Art is a visual and intellectual treat.

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The Barking Spider: Good old fashioned fun

Live music and imported (or domestic) beer -- is there any better combination? The lovely folks at the Barking Spider Tavern in Cleveland don't think so, and they just might be correct.

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White Flower Cake Shoppe: Where Sugar Meets Fine Art

Cleveland's White Flower Cake Shoppe in Cleveland (Beachwood area) produces cakes and other goodies that are nothing short of breathtaking. From decadent gourmet cupcakes to delightfully-droolworthy brownies to cakes that are ...

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Coventry Village: Eclectic Fun

Cleveland Heights' Coventry Village is possibly one of the most popular evening destinations in the city. A robust, artistic neighborhood with a variety of locally-owned shops, restaurants, bars, parks and recreational activi ...

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Pickle Bill's a seafood dream come true

At Pickle Bill's Lobster House in Painsville, the décor is fun (all right, it's downright goofy) and playful, and the freshly-caught seafood is as close to the ocean as you're going to get in Cleveland.

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Cabanas Island Restaurant is a tropical vacation close to home

This playful eatery and bar is located just a few minutes west of downtown in the lakeside city of Mentor. Cabanas is family-owned and operated, bringing an intimacy and friendliness that you just can't find at national chain ...

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Alfredo's at the Inn: Italian delights in Mayfield Heights

Located at the Holiday Inn in Mayfield Heights, Alfredo's at the Inn is the quintessential Italian restaurant. The perfect balance between casual and fine dining, Alfredo's is the perfect place for family gatherings or an int ...

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Bistro 185's changing menu is always organic, local

Ruth Levine, executive chef and co-owner of Bistro 185, has a mission: to serve exquisite food made with organically farmed local produce. She seeks out the freshest locally grown organic ingredients, and even has an on-sit ...

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Café 56: healthy, fresh, simple and affordable

After a day of exhausting shopping or errand-running, one of the favorite places in Beachwood to refuel is Café 56 — a small eatery that features healthy, fresh, simple food at affordable prices. The menu offers a wide variet ...

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Otani Restaurant: sure to be a great time

Whether you want to dine in traditional Japanese style (seated on the floor), traditional American style (with good old-fashioned seats and tables) or join friends for a meal at the live hibachi, it doesn't matter. At Otani J ...

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Arrabiata's Italian Restaurant: perfect for pasta lovers

At Arrabiata's Italian Restaurant, authentic Italian food and cheerful spirits await you. With locations in Bay Village and Mayfield Heights, the experience that is uniquely Arrabiata's is within reach whether you reside on t ...

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Americano: The Original Great Lakes Bistro

The Original Great Lakes Bistro, Americano, is an amalgamation of all things simple, classic and beautiful. The versatile eatery is swank without being stuffy, and classic without being anywhere near boring. Americano is the ...

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Beachwood's Melange makes comfort food haute cuisine

What do you get when you combine tasty, home-style comfort food with European flare and an executive chef with fine culinary intuition? Why, Mélange restaurant, of course. Opened in 2007, Mélange is a fine-dining establishmen ...

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Bar Louie is Legacy Village's swank, stylish hot spot

At Bar Louie in Lyndhurst's Legacy Village, the perfect mixture of contemporary class and laid-back atmosphere await you. The perfect lunch spot, dinner date destination or just a place to unwind with a tall brew or dirty mar ...

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Battiste & Dupree Cajun Grill, the east side's Cajun treasure

Hungry for authentic Cajun eats while on Cleveland's east side? Look no further than Battiste & Dupree Cajun Grill, a distinctive eatery that specializes in authentic Creole food and atmosphere.

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Peppermint Thai Cuisine

The talented folks at Peppermint Thai Cuisine in Pepper Pike have a knack for combining fine cuisine with exotic flavors. Not only is this east side eatery known for their truly authentic menu items, but also for the healthy ...

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Geraci's: Pizza So Good it's Nationally-Known

The folks at Geraci's know one thing, and they know it well: pizza. Now I'm not sayong that's all they know, of course. They know plenty of other things, too-- like meatballs, pasta and calamari. But it's the pizza-- that mag ...

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Pacific East Japanese Restaurant brings authentic flavors to Cov

The Pacific East Japanese Restaurant in Cleveland Heights brings a true taste of authentic Japan to the quaint east side presence that is Coventry. Pacific East is more than your run-of-the mill Japanese eatery, it's an estab ...

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Marbella Restaurant: Spanish dining at its finest

Tuxedo-wearing waiters, white tablecloths and quiet Spanish music makes Marbella Restaurant in Pepper Pike an ideal place to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

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Tommy's on Coventry is busy, versatile, delicious

Focusing on whole, healthy foods, Tommy's offers a variety of menu items that other restaurants in the area don't. Alongside the health food, though, are a variety of American traditions like burgers, sandwiches and wraps.

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BD's Mongolian Barbecue: where you're in control of your own pl

So you think you know stir-fry? Not anymore. At BD’s Mongolian Barbecue on Coventry, your thoughts on the traditional Asian fare will be tested to the farthest of limits.

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Paladar Latin Kitchen: diverse and creative

Paladar Latin Kitchen brings the exotic tastes and smells of Central and South America, Cuba and the Caribbean to the Cleveland area.

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Lemon Grass: Cleveland's premiere Thai eatery

Located near the Cedar Lee Theater on Cleveland’s East Side, Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant provides a welcome change of pace from the American grill and bar restaurants that dot the area. Upscale yet laid-back, Lemon Grass offe ...

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Beachwood's Moxie: chic, styish and delicious

Beachwood’s Moxie Restaurant, located centrally on Richmond Road, adds a dab of Cajun influence and mixes it into haute American cuisine to create a taste that is spicy, bold, distinct and delicious. This chic restaurant has ...

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Red: The Steakhouse: a cut above

Red serves up fine cuisine in an elegant yet contemporary atmosphere that mimics what you might find in on posh Fifth Avenue. The music is quiet, the white linen tablecloths crisp, and the port, steel, and oak color scheme ta ...

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Anatolia Cafe: Cleveland's only Turkish eatery

Located in the heart of artsy Cleveland Heights, the Anatolia Cafe is a unique restaurant featuring authentic Turkish eats and laid-back atmosphere. Local college students, businesspeople and trendy couples alike find this po ...

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Corky and Lenny's: a true Cleveland experience

When Corky and Lenny's Restaurant and Deli opened up shop in 1958, no one could have imagined the success that this Cleveland phenomenon would become. While Philadelphia is known for its juicy cheese-steak sandwiches, Clevela ...

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Taste Food Wine: Cedar Lee's newest destination

Taste Restaurant, located in the bustling Cedar-Lee neighborhood, is one of Cleveland's most up-and-coming eateries.

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Guarino's Restaurant a Cleveland Tradition

At Guarino's Restaurant in Little Italy, Italian food is the name of the game. Guarino's presents with good old fashioned Italian decadence that's generously dosed. Be prepared to get a drip or two of homemade marinara on you ...

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Trattoria on the Hill Roman Gardens: real Italian, really good

Located in the heart of Cleveland’s famous "Little Italy," Trattoria on the Hill Restaurant features dozens of authentic Italian dishes from steamed clams to delicious antipasto and classic spaghetti. If you love Italian food ...

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Yours Truly: Cleveland area's signature restaurant

When the first Yours Truly Restaurant opened in 1981, the Shibley family had a goal of providing good food at good prices in a cheerful atmosphere. Customers flocked to the eatery, which now boasts eight locations in the Cle ...

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Presti's Bakery and Cafe: Holy cannoli!

Presti's Bakery and Cafe in Cleveland's famous Little Italy was opened more than 100 years ago-- way back in 1903. It's long-time presence in the city makes Presti's a true Cleveland icon-- a pillar of an ever-changing commun ...

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Mama Santa's has Little Italy's favorite pizza

At Mama Santa's Pizzeria in Cleveland's famous Little Italy, the delicious pizzas and pastas aren't the only reason why thousands flock to the tables adorned with red and white checkered tablecloths-- the value is also pretty ...

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Gusto Restorante Italiano: A Cleveland Pasttime

The atmosphere at Cleveland's famous Gusto Italian Restorante is elegant and romantic-- the perfect place to bring a dinner or lunch date or the in-laws for an impressive meal. From the rich colors to the dramatic details, Gu ...

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L' Albatros: Tres Magnifique

L'Albatros Brasserie in University Heights is one of the only places in Cleveland to go for a true French meal in a modern atmosphere that is fun and flirty. From the contemporary art to the warm glow of the fireplace, L'Alba ...

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Rascal House Pizza : Cleveland's original pizza chain

Cleveland's largest local pizza chain is the famous Rascal House Pizza Company. Started back in 1980, Rascal House Pizza opened the first of its restaurants across the street from Cleveland State University. Over the years, t ...

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The Mad Greek Restaurant: one-stop Greek and Indian Cuisine

The Mad Greek Restaurant, a favorite among locals, prepares both traditional Greek and Indian dishes. Patrons of this unique establishment will surely find something that will tickle their taste buds.

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Michaelangelo's Italian: Pleasant surprises await

Amalgamating a delightful blend of rusticity and elegance is Michaelangelo’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar. A sleek dining room that combines modern black leather upholstery with bucolic woods shows off the perfect balance ...

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