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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Sleep with the fishes overnight, dive with sharks and eels in a tank and take home exceptional souvenirs and unforgettable memories.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium is a fun and interactive institution showcasing tanks full of local and exotic marine species. Its displays occupy a space of 70,000 square feet (6,500 square meters) in the historic 19th-century Powerhouse building near the Cuyahoga River. Bring your kids to take part in the daily activities for hands-on experiences within this aquatic realm.

Encounter elegant tortoises in the Lakes & Rivers of the World exhibit. Enjoy the unusual feel of the stingrays in the popular Touch Pool. Feeding time for these intriguing creatures takes place daily in the afternoon. Find out from guides about the feeding time schedules throughout the aquarium.

Bring young children to the Small Fry zone, which offers animal encounters, educational sessions and arts and crafts. Try the Stingray Art Experience, where you choose the colors and the stingrays paint you a souvenir.

Walk through the aquarium tunnel and gaze up at the fearsome sharks all around you. If you’re a certified scuba diver, try diving with sharks, stingrays and eels. Take home any shark teeth you find as souvenirs.

Browse the items for sale in the aquarium gift shop, located at the end of the circuit. Relax at a table with hot dogs, pizzas and sandwiches at the Nautica Café. The aquarium is an ideal place to host a birthday party. Stay after the aquarium closes its doors to take part in the ZZZ’s in the Seas Overnight event.

There is a fee for entrance to the aquarium, with lower prices for kids. Toddlers are admitted free of charge. The site opens daily from morning until late afternoon.

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is on a bend of the Cuyahoga River in the central part of Cleveland. Take the RTA public transit system to Settlers Landing station and cross the river on Center Street to get here. Consider driving and leaving your car in the aquarium parking lot for a fee. See nearby sights, such as Heritage Park, the Stonebridge Waterfront and the Detroit Superior Bridge.

Guide to Exploring around Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Severance Hall

Come and see a concert in the elaborate surroundings of one of the most highly regarded concert halls in the United States.
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Meet Lucy, the world’s oldest human skeleton and Happy, a enormous dinosaur skeleton before experiencing a simulated earthquake and playing the birdsong piano.
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Cleveland Museum of Art

In this excellent, free museum you can browse masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh and Goya, and discover a remarkable collection of Ancient Egyptian art. 
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Great Lakes Science Center

Find out about life as an astronaut, control a robotic arm or learn about renewable energy in Ohio’s premier science learning center.
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Terminal Tower

Visit the observation deck for unbeatable views of Cleveland or enjoy dining, family entertainment and shopping in the Tower City Mall. 
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Discover the music and memorabilia from the greatest rock bands in the world and find out why Cleveland is so important to the world of Rock and Roll. 
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Cuyahoga National Park

Just a short drive from bustling crowds and built-up cities is a haven of woodland walks and gorgeous waterfalls. 
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Western Reserve Historical Society

See original examples of classic cars, learn about past American fashions and explore Cleveland’s history within the walls of two restored 20th century houses.
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Old Stone Church

The oldest building in Cleveland’s town center features impressive stained glass windows, a towering steeple and fascinating history. 
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Pay tribute to Cuyahoga County’s Civil War heroes with a visit to this impressive monument in Cleveland’s city center. 
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Cleveland Botanical Garden

Be dazzled by the colorful plants and butterflies of the Costa Rican rainforest and explore the lushly planted gardens in these superb botanical gardens. 
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Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade CA $113

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Dec. 20 - Dec. 21

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Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

420 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH
     
    4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    Located in Gateway District, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of JACK Cleveland Casino and Cleveland Convention Center. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Progressive Field are also within 15 minutes. Tower City-Public Square Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cleveland Station is 15 minutes.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside CA $109

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    DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside

    1111 Lakeside Avenue E, Cleveland, OH
       
      3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

      Located in Downtown Cleveland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Free Stamp, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Convention Center. FirstEnergy Stadium and Great Lakes Science Center are also within 15 minutes. Cleveland Station is 9 minutes by foot and Tower City-Public Square Station is 19 minutes.

      Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown CA $116

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      Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

      1380 East 6th Street, Cleveland, OH
         
        3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

        Located in Downtown Cleveland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cleveland Mall, JACK Cleveland Casino and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland Convention Center and Cleveland Arcade are also within 10 minutes. Tower City-Public Square Station is 12 minutes by foot and Cleveland Station is 12 minutes.

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        Hilton Cleveland Downtown

        100 Lakeside Ave East, Cleveland, OH
           
          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

          Located in Downtown Cleveland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cleveland Convention Center, JACK Cleveland Casino and Cleveland Arcade. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and FirstEnergy Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Tower City-Public Square Station is 12 minutes by foot and Cleveland Station is 12 minutes.

          The Westin Cleveland Downtown CA $131

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          The Westin Cleveland Downtown

          777 Saint Clair Ave Ne, Cleveland, OH
             
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            Located in Downtown Cleveland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cleveland Convention Center and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Great Lakes Science Center and Playhouse Square Centre are also within 15 minutes. Cleveland Station is 11 minutes by foot and Tower City-Public Square Station is 16 minutes.

            Aloft Cleveland Downtown CA $141

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            Aloft Cleveland Downtown

            Aloft Cleveland Downtown

            1111 W. 10th Street, Cleveland, OH
               
              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              Located in Downtown Cleveland, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cleveland Convention Center, FirstEnergy Stadium and Great Lakes Science Center. JACK Cleveland Casino and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tower City-Public Square Station is 12 minutes by foot and Cleveland Station is 17 minutes.

              Renaissance Cleveland Hotel CA $109

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              Dec. 6 - Dec. 7

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              Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

              Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

              24 Public Sq, Cleveland, OH
                 
                4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                Located in Downtown Cleveland, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of JACK Cleveland Casino, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Cleveland Convention Center. Progressive Field and FirstEnergy Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tower City-Public Square Station is 5 minutes by foot and Cleveland Station is 20 minutes.

                Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower CA $127

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                Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

                Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

                1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, OH
                   
                  4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  Located in Downtown Cleveland, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cleveland Mall and Cleveland Convention Center. JACK Cleveland Casino and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are also within 10 minutes. Tower City-Public Square Station is 10 minutes by foot and Cleveland Station is 14 minutes.

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