Stuff to do in Cleveland

For out of town guests, you may want to check out a few things that Cleveland has to offer:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Howl at the Moon dueling piano bar and a rollicking good time.
Great Lakes Science Center hands-on science museum with OMNIMAX theater.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad they've got some special Thomas the Tank Engine event that weekend for kids, and a special deal on Memorial Day. We saw two bald eagles when we went on the railroad last time!
There is a Cleveland Indians home game on Memorial Day
Visit Cleveland's Amish Country "Approximately 25,000 Amish settled in this area, creating quaint towns, making it one of the largest Amish settlements in the world." Here is a guide you can check out.
It's less than a 4-hour drive to Niagara Falls. (Just remember you need a passport or other way to document citizenship if you want to go to the Canadian side!)
You can also look at the Positively Cleveland website for more ideas!

Places to Eat in Independence

These are all close to the hotels in Independence, for those coming from out of town:

In the Rockside Corners shopping center:

Aladdin's Eatery - (216) 642-7550 - Mediterranean food, falafel, salads, wraps. Very good stuff. Katherine recommends the Almond Salad.
The Winking Lizard Tavern - (216) 524-2226 - burgers, wings, pizza, appetizers, etc. Sports bar environment. Large beer selection. Pet iguana in a cage.
Thai Gourmet - (216) 986-2828 - We really like this Thai restaurant.
Zoup! Fresh Soup Co. - (216) 328-9300
Augie's Pizza
Heidi's Brooklyn Deli - (216) 642-3354‎ - Note: they may not be open Memorial Day weekend
Quiznos - (216) 901-1140
Chipotle Mexican Grill - (216) 986-0551‎
Starbucks Coffee - (216) 642-0839‎

Other nearby restaurants:

L.A. Pete's - 6080 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH‎ - (216) 642-4341‎ - Open for breakfast and lunch. Very good eggs benedict and pancakes.
Brielle's Coffee & Tea Room - 6523 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH‎ - (216) 642-9292‎ - excellent coffee drinks, quiche, sandwiches, salads, etc.
Denny's - 6100 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH‎ - (216) 524-7088‎
Bob Evans - 5980 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH‎ - (216) 524-9696‎