The Greater Cleveland Area encompasses such a vast stretch of land that there are many opportunities to overlook destinations that are true. You might have even passed these spectacular locations on your morning commute, and never even realized what wonders awaited within. For an amazing experience, you simply must check out these hidden places around Cleveland:

  1. Hidden Cleveland restaurants

Jeffreyw/Flickr Petite diners and mom-and-pop-type eateries are a staple of Cleveland life. Check out our article on the best hole in the wall restaurants around Cleveland for restaurants that will delight your taste buds and fill up your tummy.

  1. The most whimsical castle in Ohio

https://www.facebook.com/landollscastle/photos/a.558515444197920.1073741825.136794976369971/1065558320160294/?type=1&theater Between Cleveland and Columbus is a castle that could set the scene for a fairy tale. The enchanting architecture of Landoll’s Mohican Castle will blow your mind.

  1. The most spectacular Vermilion Beach

Doug Kerr/Flickr A charming coast, a historic city, and a friendliness that is unique to small-towns… what more could you ask for in a beach?! If you have never been, check out the delightful Main Street Beach.

  1. Coolest thrift stores in the CLE

Natasha Mileshina/Flickr As an old community, Cleveland is home to an interesting/bizarre array of thrift stores. For the best thrift shops throughout Northeast Ohio, check out our compilation.

  1. Secret destinations around Cleveland

Erik Drost/Flickr Did you know that our outdoor lagoon houses beautiful sculptures? Or that Cleveland has its very own Polka Hall of Fame? These are just a few of the secrets that the city keeps.

  1. Amazing rooftop destinations

Don LaVange/Flickr If you haven’t looked up, you might not have noticed that there are spectacular lounges where you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the view. Toast a hard day of work at these rooftop restaurants.

  1. Amazing ethnic festivals

Patrick/Flickr Ohio is a melting pot, and our diverse populations offer some pretty amazing festivals. Mark your calendars for these amazing ethnic celebrations, many of which take place around Northeast Ohio.

  1. Coolest local museums

Michelle/Flickr Cleveland is an area rich in history and lore. To indulge your interest, check out these must-visit museums in Cleveland.

  1. Gorgeous views of the city

Erik Drost/Flickr Cleveland is a truly beautiful place, perhaps one of the most diverse in the world. In case you missed it, check out our favorite of the prettiest sights around the city.

Have you visited any of these hidden gems? Let us know in the comment section below?

Jeffreyw/Flickr

Petite diners and mom-and-pop-type eateries are a staple of Cleveland life. Check out our article on the best hole in the wall restaurants around Cleveland for restaurants that will delight your taste buds and fill up your tummy.

https://www.facebook.com/landollscastle/photos/a.558515444197920.1073741825.136794976369971/1065558320160294/?type=1&theater

Between Cleveland and Columbus is a castle that could set the scene for a fairy tale. The enchanting architecture of Landoll’s Mohican Castle will blow your mind.

Doug Kerr/Flickr

A charming coast, a historic city, and a friendliness that is unique to small-towns… what more could you ask for in a beach?! If you have never been, check out the delightful Main Street Beach.

Natasha Mileshina/Flickr

As an old community, Cleveland is home to an interesting/bizarre array of thrift stores. For the best thrift shops throughout Northeast Ohio, check out our compilation.

Erik Drost/Flickr

Did you know that our outdoor lagoon houses beautiful sculptures? Or that Cleveland has its very own Polka Hall of Fame? These are just a few of the secrets that the city keeps.

Don LaVange/Flickr

If you haven’t looked up, you might not have noticed that there are spectacular lounges where you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the view. Toast a hard day of work at these rooftop restaurants.

Patrick/Flickr

Ohio is a melting pot, and our diverse populations offer some pretty amazing festivals. Mark your calendars for these amazing ethnic celebrations, many of which take place around Northeast Ohio.

Michelle/Flickr

Cleveland is an area rich in history and lore. To indulge your interest, check out these must-visit museums in Cleveland.

Cleveland is a truly beautiful place, perhaps one of the most diverse in the world. In case you missed it, check out our favorite of the prettiest sights around the city.

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