Here in Cleveland, we know a thing or two about snow boots, parkas and mittens. And, while some of us love to boo-hoo over less-than-perfect weather, the rest of us just pile on the layers and keep busy at many of Cleveland’s indoor attractions. Flip Old Man Winter the bird at these inside locations …
It’s Cold; Stay Inside
Designed for novices and speed demons alike, BOSS PRO-Karting in Brookpark lets drivers go full Cole Trickle at the area’s only high-speed indoor/outdoor karting facility. Even better, there’s live timing to keep your bragging rights in check.
Think of Adrenaline Monkey in Warrensville Heights as a pumped-up “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, offering ninja-style and Parkour courses, climbing walls, and aerial ropes. (And if you’d rather monkey around playing video games, the on-site arcade is pretty rad, too.)
Bars That’ll Warm You Up
What started as an idea on a patio in Bordeaux has become a hip new wine shop and bar in Detroit Shoreway’s Gordon Square Arts District. Flight Cleveland offers 29 wines on tap, local draft beers and a 400-bottle shop for vino-on-the-go.
Grab a book and a beer at the fittingly named Bookhouse Brewing in Ohio City. Their beer has been voted some of the best in town, and the ambience is just as great. The over-a-century-old building was a brewery back in 1866. Talk about carrying on a tradition.