Whether you are visiting Cleveland Ohio for the weekend or for a full week, you will be pleased to find the plentiful tourism attractions the city has to offer. Bring the whole family along this summer to experience the urban setting filled with history, shopping and unique restaurants. When the kids go to bed, you can experience the excitement of the city’s nightlife. Don’t miss these great Cleveland Ohio tourism attractions on your next visit.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: The zoo is great for a summer day of family fun. With different areas including the African Savanna where you’ll see zebras, giraffes and lions; the Australian Adventure where you’ll find kangaroos, koalas and wallabies all within reach; the Northern Trek where you can be face-to-face with wolves, bears and sea lions as well as the Primates, Big Cats and Aquatics area where you’ll find exotic fish, cheetahs and gorillas. Don’t forget to stop over to the Rainforest where you can experience the exotic plants and animals.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum: Visit the permanent collection that draws from the most impressive and iconic rock and roll artifacts featuring on-going and temporary exhibits. This is a museum for the whole family, where you can learn about the history of rock and roll through film, video, interactive kiosks and music.

The Great Lakes Science Center: It’s a fun place for everyone. The center features three levels of hands-on fun that will interest everyone in the family. There’s plenty of activities to keep everyone busy ranging from music, electrical currents, tornado effects and more. There are also temporary traveling exhibits so be sure to reserve a whole day to see everything the science center has to offer.

The Nautica Queen Cruise Ship: Take ride on the cruise ship and enjoy dinner and entertainment. Or take the kids and go for a ride and have brunch. You’ll get to cruise under historic bridges and experience the view of downtown Cleveland’s skyline. This is a must-see tourist attraction for the whole family.

Nightlife: Once the kids are asleep, go check out West 6th downtown Cleveland. There are many bars and restaurants to experience including the Velvet Dog, the Barley House, Panini’s, Sushi Rock and more. Or go over to Shooter’s to dine and enjoy adult beverages at the lake front restaurant.

There are so many things Cleveland Ohio has to offer. The tourism attractions are plentiful and once you visit, you’ll see that this list is only scraping the tip of the iceberg of what the city has to offer. Don’t wait, plan your Ohio vacation today.