23 Things To Do In Cleveland When It's Raining Outside

Eat One of Cleveland’s Iconic Foods

Pierogies, po’ boy’s, pizza bagels, paczki’s, cassata cake. Whether you’re looking for something savory or sweet, if you haven’t tried one of these Cleveland iconic foods, what are you even doing? No time like the present.

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Take a Scenic Drive

Northeast Ohio has some of the most beautiful roads in the midwest. From the Cuyahoga Valley to the Chagrin Valley, to the lake to Amish country, there are plenty of beautiful drives to take on a hot summer day.

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Explore the Cleveland Public Library

One of the hidden gems in town is the Cleveland Public Library. From the beautiful architecture to the wide array of books and other items, you could easily spend a day or two just browsing.

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See a Movie at Cedar Lee

There's only one theater in Cleveland showing the best movies to come out each year, and not just from Hollywood, but Bulgaria or Australia or an indie filmmaker in Montana. The Cedar Lee wins Best Movie Theater every year for a reason.

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Take a Tour of Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Have a Pint

The craft brew renaissance in Cleveland began with the Conway brothers in 1988 and continues unabated today. Great Lakes is the anchor of the Ohio City brewing district, responsible for Christmas Ale, of course, and a local name known and respected around the country. Take a tour of the brewing facilities and see how it's done.

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Spend Some Time at the West Side Market

After celebrating its centennial and enjoying one of its busiest years in recent history, there's not much new to say about Cleveland's public market. It's the envy of folks around the country, stocked fully with the most delicious food in town no matter your taste and... well, come on: Just go buy your stuff there already.

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Get Lost at the Cleveland Museum of Art

One of the best art museums around sits on East Boulevard just waiting for you. The world-renowned collection spans continents and eras, from Italian Renaissance to modern, from ancient Greece to African, and more. Obviously, always more. Spend a day getting lost.

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Visit the Natural History Museum

In addition to their permanent exhibits, currently on display at the Natural History Museum is Wildlife Rescue, an exhibit focusing on animal conservation. It’ll be there for the next six months. Sounds good to us!

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Get Takeout From a New Restaurant

There are a ton of options in town that you surely haven’t tried. Pick something up, find a park or take it home and try some delicious new food.

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Spend a Day at the Rock Hall

Bitch about who's inducted and who's not if you want -- that's half the fun! -- but you can't take anything away from the stunning, unparalleled collection of rock history sitting in the glass pyramid by Lake Erie.

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