House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

1. House of Blues

9.3
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Music Venue · Downtown Cleveland · 76 tips and reviews

todd v.todd v: Great place to see live local, and national talent!

VH1VH1: It’s in the heart of the warehouse district, so you can grab dinner before at 4th Street Bar and Grill. There’s even a bowling alley and darts inside. – Ryan H.

VH1VH1: Buy an entrée at the House of Blues Restaurant or spend at least $15 in the company store and pass the line with early entrance into the venue. – Team Live Nation

West Side Market is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

2. West Side Market

9.3
1979 W 25th St (at Lorain Ave), Cleveland, OH
Market · Ohio City · 211 tips and reviews

Renee M.Renee Missella: 👍Love Ohio City Pasta! Steve's Gyros line is long but good and huge portions!

Russ M.Russ Miller: Take the stair in the clock tower (SW corner) up a flight to sit on the balcony. Enjoy a bite and the view.

Discover OhioDiscover Ohio: When traveling to Cleveland, enjoy this colorful indoor/outdoor market that combines numerous cultures under one roof, featuring more than 180 vendors.

Progressive Field is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

3. Progressive Field

9.2
2401 Ontario St (at Carnegie Ave), Cleveland, OH
Baseball Stadium · Downtown Cleveland · 241 tips and reviews

MarkMark: There's really not a bad seat in the house, but the upper deck offers some beautiful views. Get a hot dog and top it with Cleveland's famous Bertman Ballpark Mustard, too.

HISTORYHISTORY: Progressive Field is home to the Cleveland Indians and was originally named Jacobs Field when it was opened in 1994. It set a record by selling out 455 straight games from 1995-2001.

ESPNESPN: Remember when a swarm of insects lifted the Tribe to a playoff win on in ‘07? How ‘bout when a seagull gave Shin-Soo Choo a game-winning RBI in ‘09? Yup, the critters help the home team at the Prog.

Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

4. Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop

9.4
1867 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · Ohio City · 61 tips and reviews

DarlaDarla: Trio sampler was awesome - caramel sea salt, Geauga Maple Walnut, and Oralines and Cream. Yum!

Allen H.Allen Harris: Be sure to notice that in a couple of their flavors they use fair trade coffee and fair trade chocolate. This is most excellent!

Andrew P.Andrew Perez: Most beautiful ice cream shop I've ever been to. It's clean and modern. The massive window@behind the service area showing the production floor is so cool!!

Playhouse Square is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

5. Playhouse Square

9.3
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Cleveland · 40 tips and reviews

Mary G.Mary Goldstein: So many many awesome musicals, plays, concerts Awesome venues. Broadway series, Great Lakes Theater series, great value. Cabaret, one of the best productions, 2013. Once was so touching.

Destination ClevelandDestination Cleveland: See a show for $10 with Smart Seats.

Cleveland MagazineCleveland Magazine: When we saw "Memphis," we got seats in row JJ of the main level for $20 through the Smart Seats program. ($10 Smart Seats are also available in the balcony and for a wider range of shows).

KeyBank State Theatre is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

6. KeyBank State Theatre

9.2
1519 Euclid Ave (at Playhouse Square), Cleveland, OH
Theater · Downtown Cleveland · 32 tips and reviews

Diane G.Diane G: Wicked was wonderful. Thanks to a amazing set, gorgeous costumes, talented cast!!!

Kelly H.Kelly Hart-Prince: Priscilla Queen of the desert. Two thumbs up!

Ron S.Ron Smith: Love seeing shows at the largest contained theater district outside of NYC.

Happy Dog is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

7. Happy Dog

8.9
5801 Detroit Ave (at W 58th St), Cleveland, OH
Hot Dog Joint · Detroit - Shoreway · 128 tips and reviews

John R.John Runnion: Best, most extensive draft beer selection in town. Great hot dogs. Tons of sauces to chose from for the gator tots.

Joe G.Joe Goebel: Get the Brazilian chimichurri. You're welcome.

Rick F.Rick F: Best Gourmet Hot Dogs in Cleveland

Lola Bistro is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

8. Lola Bistro

2058 E 4th St (btwn Prospect & Euclid), Cleveland, OH
New American Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 100 tips and reviews

Habeebah G.Habeebah Grimes: Loved the beef cheek pierogi and hanger steak! And you can't beat getting your dessert recommendation from Michael Symon himself!

Food NetworkFood Network: Michael Symon's Lola serves sophisticated American fare, like Crispy Bone Marrow and Beef Hanger Steak, in his hometown of Cleveland, OH.

Rob B.Rob Blake: Don't leave without doing the 6AM bacon/ice cream dessert...to die for!!!

Great Lakes Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

9. Great Lakes Brewing Company

9.0
2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH
Brewery · Ohio City · 208 tips and reviews

Shaun Y.Shaun Yasaki: Try the pub specials. Always good. Like Bourbon Aged Blackout Stout. One of the best beers ever. Period.

Daniel S.Daniel Smith: Old World Burger. Enough said.

Christian H.Christian Hanna: Put down that Bud Light & go grab a REAL BEER!!!!!!

Slyman's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

10. Slyman's Restaurant

9.2
3106 Saint Clair Ave NE (at E 31st St), Cleveland, OH
Sandwich Spot · 54 tips and reviews

Emily H.Emily Honsa: Absolutely delicious. Order the classic corned beef sandwich any one of many fun ways--they have their own lingo transcribed on the menu. One brother makes your sandwich, the other rings you up. Read more.

Stephanie G.Stephanie Gasser: Best place in cleveland. The best corned beef ever :)

Latoia M.Latoia Martin: Biggest Best corned beef sandwich ever!!!!

Connor Palace is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

11. Connor Palace

9.2
1615 Euclid Ave (at Playhouse Square), Cleveland, OH
Theater · Downtown Cleveland · 27 tips and reviews

DanDan: Great place to see a world class play. The decor is awesome

The History PressThe History Press: When you walk out of the theatre, listen for sax music. Hear it? That's probably Maurice Reedus Jr., Cleveland's most famous street musician. Read all about him and other interesting Clevelanders in C Read more.

Michael B.Michael B.: This is a nice place 2 go 2 it is a nice theatre.

Rising Star Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

12. Rising Star Coffee Roasters

9.1
1455 W 29th St, Cleveland, OH 44113 (Church Ave), Cleveland, OH
Coffee Shop · Ohio City · 49 tips and reviews

AlexAlex: Best coffee in Cleveland, bar none. Cold brew is incredibly good.

Jimmy J.Jimmy James: This is a taste of San Francisco and Seattle right here in Cleveland!

Unmiserable C.Unmiserable Cleveland: They accept credit (via Square), but don't be a doof and charge a couple bucks. They're small biz, so make it $5+ (my opinion).

Hilarities 4th Street Theatre is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

13. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre

8.7
2035 E 4th St (in Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club), Cleveland, OH
Comedy Club · Downtown Cleveland · 20 tips and reviews

Mo B.Mo B: Great show, as usual! Love the cheese and fruit appetizer.

Pickwick & Frolic H.Pickwick & Frolic Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: See Hilarities/Pickwick‏@Hilarities19m @sarahcolonna Tonight and tomorrow @Hilarities You know her from @chelseahandler show. Her 1st visit to the club tix http://tinyurl.com/btc94kz

WillWill: 2 drink minimum

Capitol Theatre is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

14. Capitol Theatre

9.3
1390 W 65th St (at Detroit Ave), Cleveland, OH
Indie Movie Theater · Detroit - Shoreway · 24 tips and reviews

Jessica W.Jessica W: Support your local, independent movie theaters! Always my go-to place for a movie date on the west side.

Unmiserable C.Unmiserable Cleveland: Wes Andersen movies: watch them. Moonrise Kingdom gets thumbs up.

David R.David R.: Often shows independent films on the beautiful, large auditorium, while "Blockbuster" movies are shown in the small theaters upstairs. I love these people.

Mimi Ohio Theatre is one of The 15 Best Things to Do in Cleveland.

15. Mimi Ohio Theatre

9.1
1501 Euclid Ave (at Playhouse Square), Cleveland, OH
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Cleveland · 12 tips and reviews

Caroline S.Caroline Singer: Remember going as a child..........wonderful memories. Great history.

Jack P.Jack Purdy: Don't forget your monocle and top hat.

Neon KittyNeon Kitty: A must see " Phantom of the opera" , "The nutcracker" , and "Midnight summers dream" !