There’s nothing better than being home for the holidays! If you’re from the 216, it is probably safe to say that Cleveland is one of your favorite places in the world. Just when you’ve thought you’d done it all, there is still more to explore. If you’re in the mood to be merry, festive, and bright get into the holiday spirit and fall back in love with CLE this Christmas. Here are 20 things that will guaranteed to make your holiday season memorable!
1. Go tobogganing
Sail down the chutes at the Chalet this winter!
2. Admire the lights at Public Square
Ever since construction finished, the park is where it’s at. Not to mention it is even more beautiful all lit up for the holiday season
3. Visit a museum
You have your choice of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, or the Great Lakes Science Center.
4. Buy a Christmas gift at Cleveland Clothing Company
Because your loved ones can never have too much CLE apparel.
5. Go ice skating on the square
For only $10 a skater, this could be one of most festive dates you and your significant other go on this season
6. Visit the Christmas Story House
It’s iconic!
7. Go to a Cavs game
I bet it’ll be totally worth the price of admission
8. Make your own holiday ornament or cookie plate at Artist for a Day
This keepsake will last you a lifetime.
9. Drink a Christmas Ale at Great Lakes Brewery
It’ll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside
10. Go to Glow at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens
This will definitely put your in the holiday spirit.
11. Bake and decorate cookies
But don’t eat them all!
12. Go on a Lolly the Trolley holiday tour
There is just something so magical about seeing your home all lit up.
13. Visit Castle Noel in Medina
It is America’s largest Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction, and it is home to memorabilia from some of your favorite holiday movies!
14. Cut down your own Christmas tree
Support your local Christmas tree farm.
15. Go window shopping at Crocker Park/ Legacy Village
Admire and appreciate all those holiday displays.
16. Ride the Polar Express on the Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad
Chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga, choo, choooooooo.
17. Go Tubing at Brandywine
I promise you won’t regret it!
18. Visit the Akron zoo and see the lights
Christmas lights are just so much fun!
19. Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes with the Cleveland Orchestra.
Not to mention, Severance Hall is beautiful!
20. Spend New Year’s Eve at the Casino
You honestly cannot go wrong with $1 champagne, am I right?
Enjoy yourself this holiday season! Spend time with loved ones, friends, and family and make countless memories. Explore Cleveland during Christmas and appreciate your time at home!
