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Well, to keep things simple, the Cleveland Zoo is something of a constantly changing environment. Similar to what wild animals experience. Part of the Cleveland Metroparks system, a gigantic series of parks that stretch throughout Cuyahoga County and neighboring counties in Ohio, this reserved space of land for both foreign and native wildlife has a little bit of something for everyone. For the herpeotologist, the avian lover, or just the kiddies that like to laugh at the hippos, this zoo has pretty much everything. With the special programs that it has every year, there is guaranteed to be something that everyone likes.
Well for starters, the admission is reasonable and the entire setup of the zoo is great. I warn you, bring lots of sunblock and comfortable shoes! If ytou want your exercise, this is one place to do it, considering the hill to the "Apes, Aquarium, and Cats" is roughly a mile long and a pretty good angle. Unless you want to laze out and take the train up there. (CHEATER!) The zoo offers a pretty good variety of animals, and plenty of things for the kids. Little boxes around the zoo are let kids put in a "ZooPass" for information about a specific animal, or commentary from the keeper. The ZooPass costs extra, but is good all year long. Plus the kiddies feel special, and wont throw things at the more open exhibits (although I won't mention what my landlord did with a slinky to the Flamingoes at the entrance).
To survive this day, make sure you bring a wagon or something similar for the kids. They will be tired as this zoo is a lot of walking, even for the most devout of walkers. Water or Kool-Aid is must! The zoo is relaxed on bringing beverages with you, as long as they are not in a glass container. I usually make a big jug of Kool-Aid and bring some plastic cups along. Whenever I am hiking that hill to the Ape building, I cannot tell you how nice it is to take a break to a refreshing cup of something to drink. Also, bring a hat and some sunglasses. Sunblock is one of those no-brainer bits, even though some of the exhibits are inside, the walk to get to them is outside!
The only thing about this zoo I WOULD NOT recommend would be the Rain Forest. It is a separate building that is humid, has free-flying birds, and is basically a bad mock-up of a South American rain forest. The animal collection stinks. If anything, I would only recommend the rainforest to take wedding photos in front of the waterfall in the beginning.
Overall, this zoo is a day worth of fun. Mondays have always had free admission (for Cuyahoga County residents), and anytime of year is good to go, although I prefer spring or close to fall. If you need a break with another species, check this place out!
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Memphis Kiddie Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
10340 Memphis Ave
Cleveland,
Ohio 44144
(216) 941-5995
If you have young children (ages from about 1 to 7) this is the place to take them to get used to...
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If you have young children (ages from about 1 to 7) this is the place to take them to get used to amusement parks and rides. Prices are reasonable so you can visit more often than you would the larger parks. Plenty of parking. Various rides for the small fry, miniature golf for the older kids and consession stands.
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Mather Museum
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Amusement Parks
Cleveland,
Ohio 44114
(216) 574-6262
Parents should take their kids to see historical sites in their home city.
The Great Lakes are...
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Parents should take their kids to see historical sites in their home city.
The Great Lakes are a wonderment that few other large cities can claim and the Mather Museum really brings this home when the kids can climb the stairs just like sailors did decades ago. They can see how workers on ships slept and ate. This helps to bring home the readings they do at school.
I took my seven year old nephew to the museum and he loved it. I enjoyed it more than I ever thought. We had a narrator and guide on the tour and it was quite informative.
I would recommend a nice summer day for the tour!
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Northeast Ohio has the longest pathway exclusively designated to hiking, stroller-pushing, in-line...
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Northeast Ohio has the longest pathway exclusively designated to hiking, stroller-pushing, in-line skating and bike riding.
I love to walk the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. It is the third most heavily visited national park in the country. The parks trail is more that 27 miles long and it's paved. The plant life is lush and expect to see all kinds of nature. I love to get up early when not many people are on the trails so I can really enjoy walking and take in the scenery. They have many benches along the way and every couple miles you can find restrooms. This is the best bargain in town, it's free.
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First Street Deli
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Delis
3671 E 131st St
Cleveland,
Ohio 44120
(216) 991-6004
This family owned store has been in this neighborhood for a long time, making it a very stable...
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This family owned store has been in this neighborhood for a long time, making it a very stable place. They have contributed to the community in very positive ways. They sell from candy, pop, potatoe chips, to bleach and detergent. Their prices are average but in the neighborhood they are very convenient. Nice family
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Cod Submarine
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Tourist Attractions
1089 E 9th St
Cleveland,
Ohio 44114
(216) 566-8770
If you are a war history buff, or if you just want to have an enjoyable time and learn something...
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If you are a war history buff, or if you just want to have an enjoyable time and learn something in the process this is a good place to visit.
Enter the submarine using one of the original hatches and ladders that was used during the time of opperation. You can learn of the role the Cod played in WW II how it was built etc.
This really wouldn't be good for someone that don't like small places.
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Considering that it's smack dab in the middle of Shaker, this is a rather big park. It's private,...
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Considering that it's smack dab in the middle of Shaker, this is a rather big park. It's private, which means you need a membership (or a free temporary membership) to wander around. But when I was growing up I didn't notice any of that. I just explored the trails that wind through the marsh, the field, the forests, and cross a couple of side streets along the way.
This was a wonderful place to be a child. They have one major building, rather small (and of course sustainable). It's got a gift shop and a single classroom and only a little bit of space left over, but it was enough when I was growing up to learn plenty about the environment.
I think the real lessons came outside, though, on their boardwalk above a marsh and on the trails through a forest. I even remember walking on frozen Shaker Lake with a friend (that's sort of a secret, since it could've gotten us killed, and Mom wasn't too pleased to hear about it).
They hold all sorts of nice events here, some on special Earth holidays. It's always a treat to visit and stand, totally surrounded by trees, in the middle of a city. I remember coming here with Mom to watch a solar eclipse through a cardboard box with a hole punched in the middle. (During a school day! Whoops.)
This park can be a special place for you if you'll let it, and it even manages to accommodate children. That's incredible, and the Nature Center is an asset to its surroundings. If you're in the area frequenly, consider joining or at least looking into it.
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Cleveland Metroparks
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
4101 Fulton Pkwy
Cleveland,
Ohio 44144
(216) 351-6300
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