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Cleveland, United States
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The West Side consists of the Cleveland neighborhoods west of the Cuyahoga River and Downtown. These traditionally working-class neighborhoods have been experiencing urban renewal, particularly in the Tremont, Ohio City, and Detroit-Shoreway neighborhoods.
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Exhibits include Australian Adventure, African Savanna, Wilderness Trek, The Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building, The RainForest, and Waterfowl Lake. Some exhibits require additional admission fees.
This is the actual house used in the 1983 modern-day classic film A Christmas Story. It has since been converted into a museum dedicated to the film - most visitors come during Christmas season. Access to the inside of the house and the museum are limited to tours. Tours run hourly at 15min past the hour and last for about 45min. Inside the house there are props to play with (like a Red Ryder bb gun, a blue bowling ball, several hats, Lifebuoy soap, etc.). Tours start at the gift shop which is also where tickets can be purchased.
Tiedemann House
A Victorian-era stone house that is very castle-like. Many claim the house is haunted.
Features exhibits representing both local and exotic species of fish.
Contains artifacts from mystics such as Aleister Crowley.
Orthodox cathedral that was in a scene of The Deer Hunter.
A large art gallery complex housed in a repurposed motor factory building in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. Every third Friday of the month, they have an open house. Features over 30 galleries. Visit the website for events.
Edgewater Park
The West Side's lakefront park. There's a seasonal beach on Lake Erie with grills, picnic shelters, a playground, a snack bar & fishing pier.
Here you can experience the magic of glass blowing. Local artists give free public demonstrations. Take a class or browse the gallery, you might just find a piece of hand blown glass artwork that fits your fancy.
A uniquely Cleveland restaurant in a repurposed Croatian tavern, featuring hot dogs with over 50 toppings ranging from the normal (ketchup, mustard, and relish) to the insane (Fruit Loops and peanut butter) that you can mix and match in any combination that you'd like. They also have a great beer selection. They often have live music, and there's a basement bar with pinball and shuffleboard. Check the website for events.
Somewhat hidden neighborhood bar known for their live blues shows.
Small neighborhood bar based around the idea of having a great music selection and delicious perogies.
Known for its mixed drinks and intimate setting.
Largest brewery in the area. Happy hour M-F 4PM-7PM. Offers beer samplers.
Indoor area and beer garden with a variety of food to go with the refreshments.
Brewery and restaurant on the west side.
LGBT-friendly tea house with coffee, teas, and kombucha with numerous botanics.
Hostel in Cleveland for groups with a large kitchen, wi-fi, bike rentals and a very large open common space on the second floor. It's located in Ohio City near the West Side Market.
An old world produce market directly across the Cuyahoga River from Cleveland's skyscrapers, along with an arcade area containing shops with food of Irish, German, Slovenians, Italian, Greek, Polish, Russian, and Middle Eastern descents, among others.
Home decor and jewelry designed to an artwork.
Large retail complex featuring a Target, Walmart, K&G Fashion, Old Navy, Marshalls, Petco, Home Depot, and numerous other stores.
Hosts shopping, Macy's and JCPenney department stores, Dick's Sporting Goods store, and over 120 more shops and restaurants. Family parking near the H&M and Dillard's mall entrances.
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