18 Places to Go When the Weather's Shitty in Cleveland
By Scene Staff on Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 11:00 am
We are officially entering fall, and the rain doesn't seem to want to stop. So when hanging outdoors isn't an option, where does one go? We've put together a great list of Cleveland activities worthy of your time no matter what Mother Nature has up her sleeve.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art, East Blvd., 877-262-4748Totally obvious, but this spot has been a cultural institution in Cleveland for more than a Century for a reason, it's incredible, and mostly free.
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Capitol Theatre
1390 W 65th St., 216-651-7295When you see bad weather brewing, one of the first things you think of is seeing a movie. Take a break from the usual multiplexes around you and see a movie inside a theater that has been around since 1926.
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Praxis Fiber Workshop
15301 Waterloo Rd., 216-644-8661. With many events and classes available, there’s always some way to explore your artistic ability inside this amazing workshop. They also offer open studio time for those current artists out there. Open studio time requires registration and a small admission fee.
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Scene 75
3688 Center Rd., Brunswick, 234-803-1100This ridiculously huge building has every fun activity you can think of. Choose from turkey bowling, go karts, bumper cars, putt putt, games and more. It includes a full bar for the adults and food trucks for everyone.
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Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magic
2155 Broadview Rd., 718-709-6643Embrace the unfavorable weather and enjoy a rainy day with the magic side of life. Stop in to shop or ask about their lectures and special events on everything magic and witchcraft.
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Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave., 216-694-2000A place for learning as well as fun, their hands-on exhibits can keep your there for hours. Exhibits such as build-your-own city, NASA and an omnimax are just some of the attractions here.
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The Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th St., 216-298-4919It doesn’t need to be Christmas to see one of the most iconic houses around. Check out the house from the movie that gave us the pink bunny outfit, the leg ramp and the classic line “you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”
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RollHouse Entertainment Parma
12859 Brookpark Rd., 216-267-2150It's all about the music videos, light up lanes, lasers and glow in the dark balls at Freeway Lanes' Cosmic Bowling. You can even brighten your body with washable glow paint messages to your friends. A perfect one might be: "When will it stop raining?"
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Get Air Cleveland
7204 Pearl Rd, Middleburg Heights, 440-591-6520When the rain/snow is falling head here to bounce around for hours. Experience obstacle courses, basketball hoops and foam pits surrounded by many trampolines. This place also has a little kid section so the whole family can jump around together.
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Great Lakes Brewery Company Tour
2516 Market Ave., 216-771-4404Take the brew tour of Cleveland's most popular beer. See how the delicious Dortmunder, Elliot Ness and others are made to perfection. After the tour ends check out their restaurant for great food and more drinking.
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