Destination Cleveland

In this episode of Legends of the Land, we explore The Legend of Lake Erie's Islands and uncover the stories behind one of the region's most surprising getaway destinations. From beaches and wineries to historic landmarks and vibrant summer energy, these islands offer a completely different experience - without ever leaving Ohio.

Cleveland goes crazy for baseball. Back in the ‘90s (and early ‘00s), we packed the stadium full for 455 straight games. That’s over five seasons of sellout crowds. Now, the Guardians boast a future Hall of Famer in the dugout, a formidable pitching rotation and bright, young talent on the diamond. Baseball is more than just a game in Cleveland. It’s a lifestyle, especially on game days at Progressive Field. Make it a Guardians weekend.

Only have a couple days to spend in Cleveland? That’s definitely not enough time to see all the city has to offer, but you can still get a great idea of what truly makes the city amazing. Here’s a sample itinerary for 48 hours in Cleveland that will give you a taste of The Land. DAY 1 Downtown and Ohio City Carpe diem with a classy breakfast at Betts, located in the equally elegant Kimpton Schofield Hotel.

When the weather turns frigid, a lot of people hunker down to hibernate with their fave streaming service. Not us Clevelanders. We throw on our warmest outerwear and spend all day outside at Brite Winter, one of the (literally) coolest festivals in the U.S. Between its multiple stages of music, and abundance of local art and food, the annual event — which is celebrating its 16th year in 2025 — oozes Cleveland cool. When you're not hanging out at Brite on Feb.

Dads, few things in life will impact our kids more than spending some quality time creating lifelong memories with them. So why not spoil your kids with a family day exploring all that Cleveland has to offer? Be the hero of the day by planning an action-packed adventure with your kids while saving money at these Cleveland-area attractions. Image © Larry E. Highbaugh, Jr Start your day with a brisk walking tour around historic downtown with Tours of Cleveland.

Thanksgiving means a trip home for many former Clevelanders living outside The Land. You’ll spend time with loved ones, catch up with old friends and of course sit down to a pants-splitting spread of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the other usual suspects. But it’s a long weekend and you can only spend so much time updating Mom and Dad on your dating prospects.

Want to know the best outdoor patios in Downtown Cleveland? You could certainly ask Google and get an aggregated list designed by robots. Or, you could go straight to the experts. Did you know there’s an elite group of hospitality pros in Cleveland who are influencers in the tourism industry? Yep, these folks — who range from hotel concierges to visitor center ambassadors — are passionate about our city and work together to introduce visitors to the true Cleveland experience.

We are so back. The Destination Cleveland Mobile App has returned, and it’s brought new functionality that makes it even easier to find your way around The Land and plan a trip filled with our greatest hits, hidden gems and everything in between, all in a world-class city that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Date and Time Thursday, August 07, 2025 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Friday, August 08, 2025 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Admission Free As Destination Cleveland welcomes the National Association of Black Journalists Convention, we invite the community to join us in hosting attendees to a CLE-style party at The Land Lounge.