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One of the best perks for Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend (March 20-24)? The discounts (duh)! Check out these special offers available throughout the weekend.
Need a little sweetness in your life? Head to an All City Candy store in Richmond Hts. (746 Richmond Road) or Mentor (7441 Mentor Ave.) to receive 10% off your entire purchase. To redeem, simple mention “Be A Tourist in Your Hometown.”
You don’t have to say, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” when you’re drinking a bloody Mary, right? During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown, the Burnham Restaurant at the Hilton Downtown takes that concept to a new level with a specially priced “Spicy Burnham Bloody Mary,” which is garnished with a pierogi and grilled kielbasa. Mention “Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend” to learn more about this special.
Been jonesing to check out the actual house where A Christmas Story was filmed? Check it out in Tremont during Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend to receive a BOGO admission for all Cleveland residents (with proof of residency), as well as 20% off select products and a raffle to spend the night in A Christmas Story House (no purchase necessary, winner does not need to be present for drawing; weekdays only).
Want to explore Cleveland brewery scene but you (a) aren’t not sure where to begin and (b) really do NOT want to drive? Then, take one of three guided City Brew Tours that’ll have you tasting and learning about anywhere from 12-16 new beers from 3-4 cool breweries, as well as food pairings along thr way. Best part? They do all the driving. Get 10% off City Brew Tours Cleveland tours during Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend? Enter promo code CLEHometown10 when booking on the City Brews website.
With the University Circle CirclePass, you get up to 25% off general admission prices to the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland History Center and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
But, during Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, residents of Greater Cleveland can get an additional 10% off the regular pricing for the CirclePass.
To purchase visit https://circlepass.universitycircle.org and enter BEATOURIST
Now’s a great chance to explore the Cleveland History Center in University Circle. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, visitors get $2 off the general admission price – bringing the price down to $8 per person. To receive this discount, mention “Be A Tourist in Your Hometown” AND register your email with the admission team.
Make your Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend a multi-day experience by booking an overnight stay at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower. A special 30% discount off our current retail rate will be offered automatically when booked online. Click here to book your corporate rate for Be A Tourist In Your Hometown Weekend now!
Tee off on a course you’ve never played with this special Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend discount. On March 20 and 21, the first 50 guests to mention ‘DESTINATION CLEVELAND’ and book 9 holes at any Cleveland Metroparks Golf Course, will get 9 holes free for their partner the same day. Offer is only good with the purchase of a cart and is weather permitting. Call to redeem and secure your tee time or purchase on-site, but remember quantities are limited.
Weekends are just plain better when you’re at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. But, during Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, we’re about to kick that up a few notches.
That’s because the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is offering a special “buy one admission, get one of equal or lesser value” March 20-24.
This is your chance to experience The Cleveland Orchestra inside the opulent Severance Hall in University Circle. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, you can get $25 tickets to a performance of Strauss’ “A Hero’s Life,” on either March 21 at 7:30 p.m. or March 23 at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here and use promo code: CLEORCH. In addition, those concertgoers attending during these two shows will receive a 20% promo e-mail for a forthcoming performance of “Debussy and Scriabin” (April 25, 26 and 27, 2019) at Severance Hall.
Be A Tourist in Your Hometown is a great opportunity to get out and explore the region’s very own Cuyahoga Valley National Park aboard a 2.5-hour train ride. Use code BEATOURIST19 at checkout for savings on the regular National Park Scenic excursion on March 23 and 24. Offer applies to any seating option and is not valid for any events.
Porterhouse, anyone? At EDWINS Butcher Shop in the Shaker-Buckeye neighborhood, visitors can shop among its offerings of upscale cuts of meats, house-made sausages, charcuterie, sandwich meats and a variety of desserts and sides. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, receive 10% off when you order EDWINS’ fresh, house-made sausages by mentioning “Cleveland Rocks.”
Eyes Ready Charters is a fishing charter specializing in walleye, steelhead and perch. Captain Joe Takacs is an experienced charter captain with over 20 years of fishing Lake Erie. He’ll work to put fish in the cooler and make your day on the water a memorable one. Book a fishing charter before March 31 and save $50. To obtain this discount, please call 440.749.6150.
Want to get the true tourist experience during Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend? Then, get a room! Our hotel community works with Expedia to provide discounts on overnight stays. Check out the rates and book now!
During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, you can enjoy 10% off all food in the Great Lakes Brewing Company’s brewpub in Ohio City by simply mentioning “Be A Tourist in Your Hometown.”
Whether you’re nine years old or 90, the Great Lake Science Center, located in Downtown Cleveland’s North Coast Harbor, offers STEM education (and FUN) for everyone. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, use the code “VROOM” to receive $2 off any general admission ticket when purchasing online here.
See the remodeled Aquarium, meet its newest residents and maybe even feed a stingray. During Be a Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, complete in a scavenger hunt at the aquarium for a chance to win an annual family pass!
Mention this promotion (or use code BeATourist19) at the front ticket counter. Cannot be combined with any other discount. General admission only. No cash value. Last ticket sold at 4 p.m.
At Intro Boutique located in the 5th Street Arcades, they’re selling women’s contemporary and business casual clothes that are designed to give an introduction. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend receive 20% off clothing and shoes. And, if you spend $150, you’ll receive a free skyline coin purse. For more info, visit the store, email introboutique@gmail.com or by call 216.282.6866
Want to scope all of Cleveland, but have no interest in doing the driving? That’s cool. Thanks to Lyft, you can get around – at a fraction of the price. To get your discount, enter code HOMETOWNCLE and receive 15% off four rides up to $5. Terms and conditions: Limited quantity available. 15% off your next four rides. Max savings of $5 per ride. Discount applies to fare and Prime Time charges only. Cannot be combined with other ride credit or offers.
Head down to the Flats East Bank for a few margs and some good tunes. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, buy any entrée and receive a free entrée of equal of lesser value. Offer may not be combined with any other offer or discount. One per table per transaction. Code: DCLEVBOGO.
All lots in close proximity of Playhouse Square.
Map of E 14th street lot
Map of E. 18th street lot
Map of 1734 E. 17th street lot
Map of 1600 Payne Avenue
Are you a football fan? (Or, perhaps a new member of “Super” Brownstown?) Then, there’s absolutely no excuse you haven’t been to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. And, we’ve made it easier during Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend. Mention “Be a Tourist in Your Hometown” at the Pro Football Hall of Fame box office to receive $5 off regular admission and 20% off in the HOF Store.
If you’re a resident of the City of Cleveland, admission to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is FREE thanks to the CLE VIP Ticket Program presented by KeyBank.
Explore the recently rejuvenated museum while being among the first fans to experience the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest exhibit featuring the Class of 2019, opening to the public March 22, 2019.
Ticketing for this program will be at the Box Office only and will not be available online. Residents of the City of Cleveland must show proof of residency such as a driver’s license, state ID, or photo ID with City of Cleveland addressed utility bill or similar correspondence at the Rock Hall box office to redeem a CLE VIP ticket and a voucher for one free fountain drink.
For Greater Cleveland residents who live outside of the City of Cleveland, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offers a $5 discount off the cost of admission.
Residents of Northeast Ohio (zip codes 440-443) who live outside the City of Cleveland can take advantage of our Northeast Ohio discount. This discount can be redeemed at the Box Office with a valid ID.
Candy! Candy! Candy! Spend $25 within Rocket Fizz’s tasty selection and eye-popping displays of gifts, gags and fun to receive a free small bag of taffy.
Get a tasty surprise when visiting School House Winery. Upon visiting School House Winery, inform the staff that you’re there for the special “Half Off BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza.”
Select lots are within close proximity to the Flats East Bank and Playhouse Square 1055 Old River Road 1155 W. 11th Street 1325 Chester Avenue
During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, you can enjoy 15% off your tab at Thirsty Dog Brewing Company by simply showing your East Side West Side Challenge Book.
Head way to the charming WINE&DESIGN boutique in Tremont, which focuses its offerings on interior design, unique home furnishings and wine. During Be A Tourist in Your Hometown Weekend, you get $5 wine tastings and 10% off CLE, Cleveland and Tremont wine glasses when the BE A TOURIST discount is mentioned.
Learn more about this no-excuses, locals-only weekend March 20-24 in Cleveland by visiting HometownTouristCLE.com.