Stuff to do in Cleveland
Also: places to eat in Independence
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!
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
