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Few towns can boast a craft beer pedigree like Cleveland. We’ve brought together many of our finest breweries to create the Cleveland Brewery Passport: a unified way for you to explore everything this city has to offer without going thirsty.

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Lake & Waterfront

Beach, Please. This is Cleveland.

From beaches and boat tours to waterfront patios, parks and skyline views.

When people picture Cleveland, the waterfront might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Then they see Lake Erie.

Stretching beyond the horizon, the lake surprises first-time visitors with its size. Clevelanders know better — we plan our summers around beach days, waterfront patios, kayaking the Cuyahoga and getting out on the lake. And it’s not just a summer thing. From fall hikes and winter waves to the first boats of spring, the waterfront is part of life in The Land year-round.

But don’t take our word for it. Check out these Clevelanders bragging about what makes our waterfront worth showing off.

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