Things to do with kids in CLE
Cleveland has so much fun to offer! Here are a few local links and resources to help you plan a children's outing.
Downtown - West - East - South - Local Resources
Downtown Cleveland:
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Children's Museum of Cleveland – An interactive and hands-on experience for kids (up to age 8) and adults to enjoy together.
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Cleveland Botanical Gardens – Kids will marvel at the exciting adventures that await.
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Cleveland Museum of Art – The permanent collection is available to visit free of charge. Here are some tips from the museum on how to have a successful visit with young children.
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Exhibits include dinosaur bones, natural gemstones and fossils, and a huge section on native Ohio species. A planetarium teaches kids and adults all about the moon, stars, and the galaxy.
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Great Lakes Science Center - The Polymer Funhouse lets children 7 and younger stretch, shake, build pull and play with polymers of all types in the special area. A ball pit and playland means that it's friendly for all ages.
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium – Features more than 40 tanks of all sizes, which are home to thousands of living creatures. From the Ohio-native brook trout, to the ferocious piranhas, as well as sand tiger sharks that reach more than 7 feet long.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Cleveland's most popular attraction is fun for visitors of all ages.
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Western Reserve Historical Society Crawford Auto & Aviation Museum - It's bumper-to-bumper fun for the little ones. The museum showcases nearly 200 antique, vintage, and classic automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and aircraft.
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West:
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & Rainforest – The Zoo and indoor Rainforest are open all year round and home to more than 3000 animals representing 600 species, including the largest collection of primate species in North America.
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East:
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Lake Metroparks Farmpark - A family oriented science and cultural center devoted to agriculture, farming, and country life.
Penitentiary Glen - Features a nature playground and wildlife center.
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Local resources:
The following sites have an up-to-date compilation of events and things happening around Cleveland.
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