10 Best Things To Do Alone In Cleveland, Ohio

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Joe
Joe 
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This beautiful city of Cleveland is home to a variety of popular sites and landmarks that attract tourist both locally and internationally. The Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Cleveland Metroparks, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the beautiful Cleveland Botanical Garden are just but a handful of location that mostly attracts tourist in the city. Grab yourself a souvenir to take back home with you from one of the local gift shops before heading to the restaurants around as you explore and sample some of the cuisines. If you are travelling solo then come and explore the best things to do alone in Cleveland, Ohio.

1. Visit Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Spare some of your time to tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and prepare your mind to be blown away. Take your time viewing one exhibit after the other. The first place to visit can be the musicians in the Hall of Fame starting with Jimi Hendrix, who was a rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, The Rolling Stones, an English rock band, Metallica, the Supremes and Michael Jackson, the king of pop. This amazing tour will take you between one to four hours to making it the perfect mission to achieve by yourself

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Address: 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Website: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Opening hours: 10am - 5:30pm (daily)

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2. Visit Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Art
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If you are a lover of art and culture, then pay a visit to the Cleveland Museum of Art and see what’s in store for you. The unique artwork showcased are beyond imagination, just pure talent poured into an exquisite piece of art. From the colourful and comfort paintings to the photography after the shutter section, all the artwork just shows the raw talent of each and every artist whose painting has been showcased. If you are lucky you might bump into one of the artists and ask them for a few tips.

Cleveland Museum of Art

Address: 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

Website: Cleveland Museum of Art

Opening hours: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun: 10am - 5pm; Wed & Fri: 10am - 9pm (closed on Mon)

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3. Buy fresh produce at West Side Market


One of the things that we tend to forget to do is buying foodstuff to stock your fridge. It is always a bummer when you are tired working for that dollar, but as soon as you get home you find an empty house waiting for you. Spare some of your free time and go and get yourself fresh produce from the West Side Market. You will have a variety of options for you to choose from. The vendors will be eager to give you the best prices and it is always better to get your produce straight from the farm.

West Side Market

Address: 1979 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

Website: West Side Market

Opening hours: Mon & Wed: 7am - 4pm; Fri - Sat: 7am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm (closed on Tue & Thu)

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4. Marvel the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Cleveland Cultural Gardens
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For some mysterious reason, the natural environment has an amazing calming element. If you feel like you have so much on your mind and you need to take a breather or just to stretch out, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens would be the perfect place to be. As you marvel at the beauty of this spectacular garden you will feel more eased out and relaxed. The garden is also the perfect place for nature walks alone as you enjoy the natural beauty.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Address: 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

Website: Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Opening hours: Tue, Thu - Sat: 10am - 5pm; Wed: 10am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm (closed on Mon)

Price: USD 8 onwards

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5. Have fun at Greater Cleveland Aquarium

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Visit the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and immerse yourself in the sea world as you explore this mysterious world. The aquarium is home to a number of amazing marine life from the most gentle and adorable marine life to the most dangerous and vicious species. You will get to know the different types of fish and mammal species in their makeshift environment. If you are lucky enough, you may get to take a perfect selfie as a reminder of the memorable experience you had at the aquarium.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Address: 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA

Website: Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)

Price: 20 USD

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6. Explore space at International Women's Air and Space Museum


It may be decades before any one of us get to fly out into the empty space or even land on the moon or be the among the first colony on Mars, but you can experience and get to learn more about space right here on our home planet. All you have to do is visit the International Women’s Air and Space Museum and all your questions will be answered. You will get to see amazing exhibits and their history and the women who made all this possible. You don’t have to go with anyone, this is an exciting tour you can do in your own private time.

International Women's Air and Space Museum

Address: 1501 N Marginal Rd, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

Website: International Women’s Air and Space Museum

Opening hours: 8am - 8pm (daily)

Price: Free

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7. Tour James A. Garfield Monument

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Visit the James A. Garfield Monument and get to learn the history behind this beautiful piece of architecture. It is one of the easiest buildings to find, all you need to do is look for the tallest building in the cemetery and you are sure not to miss it. You will get to learn about the trials and tribulation of James A. Garfield and how he worked hard to attain some of the powerful positions back in the days. You will also get to see some of the pictures and art of James back when he was still young.

James A. Garfield Monument

Address: 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-4313

Website: James A. Garfield Monument

Opening hours: 9am - 4pm (daily)

Price: Free

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8. Discover Little Italy

Little Italy - Cleveland, Ohio
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As you save for your trip to Italy, visit Little Italy and explore what is in store for you abroad. You will get to meet friendly Italians who will expose you to their different heritage as you get to sample some of the best Italian cuisines and drinks from their restaurants and you get to visit some of their monuments. Visit their vibrant neighbourhood as you engage and see how friendly the area is. Though it might feel like you are really in Italy this piece of paradise is just on your backyard and you can come and go as often as you want.

Little Italy

Address: Mayfield Rd and Murray Hill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Website: Little Italy

Opening hours: 24/7

Price: Free

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9. Watch a show at Playhouse Square

Playhouse Square, Cleveland
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Sometimes digital TV doesn’t cut it, once in a while, it is always refreshing to watch a real live show. Playhouse Square provides the perfect opportunity for guests to witness spectacular live performances by talented actors. Watch as the talented actor play their roles magnificently some singing so perfectly you might mistake them to be a famous musician. The plays are always entertaining and sometime you might find yourself either humming to the tune, nodding your head or sing to silently sing along without anyone noticing. Book yourself a show ticket and join in the fun.

Playhouse Square

Address: 1501 Euclid Ave #200, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA

Website: Playhouse Square

Opening hours: As per show

Price: A number of shows are free

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10. Check out the wildlife at North Chagrin Reservation


As you visit the North Chagrin Reservation the check out the amazing wildlife that calls this huge reservation home, you will note it has more than wildlife to offer. The sunset pond and sanctuary Marsh are the perfect spots to catch a glimpse of the Squire’s Castle and the water flow. You can wander through the A.B Williams Memorial Woods as you make your way to Buttermilk Falls Scenic Overlook where you can enjoy the scenic view of the waterfall of North Chagrin.

North Chagrin Reservation

Address: Sunset Ln, Cleveland, OH 44143, USA

Website: North Chagrin Reservation

Opening hours: 6am - 11pm (daily)

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The perfect “Me” time experience

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It is always a good feeling when you get to enjoy some time alone and do your own things without anyone to derail you. This list of activities is not only refreshing but also entertaining and you can choose to do them at any time you want.

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