92. Things to do in Cleveland: A Journey into Ohio's Best Kept Secret

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Calarogus Shark Media. Hello, amazing
travelers and wanderlust warriors. Welcome to another

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heart pumping episode of Travel is back, your one stop auditory journey through the

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world's most fabulous destinations. I'm your
host, Journey Joe Mitchell, and today

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we are taking a deep dive into
a city that's grossly underrated but packed with

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unexpected joys. Cleveland, Ohio.
I know, I know you're probably thinking

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Cleveland, really, but just stick
with me here. By the end of

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this episode, you'll be as thrilled
about this city as I am. So

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why Cleveland? Why not? Is
my response. This city, often overshadowed

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by its more glamorous counterparts like New
York or San Francisco, is a hidden

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gem. Cleveland gives you a heady
mix of culture, food, and yes,

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incredible sports energy. It's a town
of grit, rock and a whole

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lot of soul. It's thriving communities
and activities will have you second guessing why

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you haven't visited yet. You know, Cleveland is one of those cities that

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grew up around industry but didn't lose
its heart. It's still teeming with humanity,

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character, and enough going on to
keep even the most jaded traveler excited.

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So buckle up, because we're about
to uncover the layers of this Midwestern

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jewel. All right. First stop
on our auditory tour, the Rock and

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Roll Hall of Fame. People,
if you haven't been to this mecca of

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music, you're missing out on a
rock and good time. Housed in a

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stunning pyramid like building designed by the
incredible Impa. This isn't just another museum.

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We're talking interactive exhibits, video clips
that transport you to iconic concerts,

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and memorabilia that'll give you goosebumps.
Imagine standing in front of Michael Jackson's Sparkling

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Glove or gawking at the handwritten lyrics
of Bob Dylan. There's even an exhibit

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where you can mix your own tracks. It's not just a museum, it's

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an experience, a pilgrimage, if
you will, for anyone who's ever felt

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the power of music. After your
ears have had their fill, it's time

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to feast your eyes at the Cleveland
Museum of Art. And guess what,

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art lovers, The museum is free, Yes, free. It's one of

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America's leading art museums, with a
collection that spans six thousand years. We're

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talking Egyptian mummies to medieval armor,
modern art to Impressionist masterpieces. One of

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the highlights has to be their interactive
gallery, one where you can get up

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close and personal with the art through
state of the art technology. Whether you're

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an art novice or an officionado,
this museum has something for you. It's

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not just a visit, it's an
artistic journey. Okay, by now,

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you're probably getting hungry. Great,
because Cleveland is a smorgas board of flavors.

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West Side Market, the oldest continuously
operating, municipally owned market, is

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more than just a place to grab
a bite. It's a color adventure.

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There are more than one hundred vendors
offering everything from fresh produce to ethnic specialties.

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But it's not just about the market. The city's food scene is bustling

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with gourmet restaurants, hipster cafes,
and food trucks that serve anything from Polish

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pirogis to gourmet tacos. The city's
chefs are putting modern twists on classic Midwestern

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fair and the result is a food
scene that's as diverse as it is delicious.

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Cleveland isn't just an indoor city.
Oh no, it shines outside as

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well. Welcome to the Cleveland metro
Parks. Often referred to as the Emerald

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Necklace because of its chain of green
parks encircling the city. It's a network

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of eighteen reservations where you can go
hiking, paddle boarding, and even ziplining.

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And let's not forget about Lake Erie. Whether you're into sailing, kayaking,

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or just want to take a dip, Lake Erie offers a watery playground

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that's as refreshing as it is vast. The lake also makes for some prime

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bird watching spots, so pack your
binoculars. Sports and enthusias, I haven't

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forgotten about you. Cleveland is a
sports city through and through. The tailgating

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tradition is robust here. It's not
just about the game, it's about the

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community coming together to cheer for their
city. And let's talk about the stadiums.

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They're not just venues. Their experiences
filled with energy and fervor that can

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only be matched by the players on
the field. From the adrenaline pumping action

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to the nachos, Cleveland sports are
a sensory feast. Cleveland is home to

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Playhouse Square, the second largest theater
complex in the United States, second only

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to New York's Broadway. Yes,
you heard me right, Cleveland is big

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on theater, from Broadway shows to
local productions. The stages here are set

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for high quality performances. And it's
not just about the big shows. There's

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a thriving community of smaller theaters and
performance spaces that keep the city's art scene

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eclectic and vibrant. Trust me,
whether you're into Shakespeare or modern drama,

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musicals or experimental theater, this city's
got you covered. As the sun says,

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that's Cleveland sheds its industrious, family
friendly facade to reveal a vivacious nightlife.

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From sophisticated wine bars to gritty dive
bars, the city offers a range

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of nocturnal activities. The Flats East
Bank is a hotspot for riverside dining,

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while the Warehouse District is where you'll
find some of the city's most exclusive clubs.

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Cleveland has a ton of family friendly
options. The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is

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a marvel with interactive exhibits and a
walk through shark tunnel. And let's not

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forget the Cleveland Metro Park Zoo,
home to over three thousand animals representing six

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hundred species. It's both a fun
and educational experience for the young ones,

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and for the science minded. There's
the Great Lake Science Center, a fun

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filled educational journey through technology and natural
history, from hands on exhibits to fascinating

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IMAX movies. It's an edutainment mecha
for families. So there you have it,

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folks. Cleveland isn't just another stop
on the map. It's a city

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pulsating with life, culture, and
Midwestern charm. It's an underdog that's ready

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for its moment in the spotlight,
and I'm telling you it's a moment you

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won't want to miss. Don't forget
to hit that follow button. If you

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enjoyed our virtual tour of Cleveland.
I'm journey Joe Mitchell, and I'll catch

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you on the next adventure.