From JT to Jay-Z, national recording artists make Cleveland a stop on their tours each and every year — many of which happen inside the city’s large-scale music venues. But, regardless of whether you scored tickets to that big show or not, there are plenty of opportunities to party like a pop star in The Land. Here’s 48 hours worth:
Day 1
BREAKFAST
Head to The Burnham in Downtown Cleveland for sustainable, conscious cuisine "steeped in Midwest traditions." The Eggs Your Way may be the classic choice, but don't sleep on their challah French toast (dulce de leche, caramelized banana and whipped cream. Need we say more?).
MORNING
Skip the gym and amp-up your Cleveland getaway with a little outdoor action. Book a spot on BrewBoat CLE, a 14-person pedal-powered cycle boat that sails Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. Purchase your BYOB from a Downtown grocery store like Heinen's or Constantino's Market beforehand.
LUNCH
Pair your strikes and spares with a few craft brews and a seriously delish menu at Corner Alley, located in — your choice — Downtown or Uptown. It’ll provide the perfect rear-kicking to keep the day rolling.
AFTERNOON
Pregame begins after lunch with a little self love in Downtown Cleveland. Clean up with a beard trim or a manicure at Manifest — where the cocktails are as impressive as the talent. Get a fancy-fresh look with a blowout and makeover over at Style House Beauty Bar. Or, head to Marengo Luxury Spa for the full-on spa day experience.
DINNER
Head to the Flats East Bank and Lindey's Lake House, which offers upscale street food, hand-crafted cocktails and a sprawling riverfront view of the Cuyahoga River.
EVENING
The night begins and ends in the Flats East Bank, a massively revived area of town that’s oozing with chic cocktail bars, craft breweries, unique eateries, upscale clubs and a swath of outdoor patios energized with thumping music. Start at Punch Bowl Social where you’ll likely clean house playing billiards, bowling or darts—while tipping back a few cold ones and a bowl of (spiked) punch. Then, get to FWD Day + Nightclub, a completely outdoor nightclub with DJs, bands and even a swimming pool that feels a lot like Vegas.
Day 2
BRUNCH
After a big night, the best course of action is brunch, and there’s no better spot to start the day than somewhere with the right mix of boozy and drag. Muze Gastropub, located in Studio West 117, offers a flagship drag brunch and a curated selection of classic brunch fare while the cast slays the house down boots.
AFTERNOON
From pop forefathers like Michael Jackson and Madonna to current superstars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, the range of musicians with artifacts within the Rock Hall & Roll Hall of Fame are wide-ranging. Take the whole afternoon to check out this interactive history of a musical genre that changed the face of the world forever.
DINNER
Kick back with one of the many fine brews at Market Garden Brewery & Distillery, like the popular Prosperity Wheat or Citramax IPA. The food is as beloved as their beer menu, made with locally sourced ingredients. Start with one of their famed Scotch Eggs, then move on to the C.A.B. Smash Burger, a Cleveland-style pan pizza or one of their featured entrees.
EVENING
Shuffle. Cut shapes. Baila. Boogie. Whatever you want to call it, dancing is what’s up on the weekends along West Sixth Street in Cleveland’s Warehouse District. Check out Lost Social Club, a luxurious and eclectic lounge and nightclub. End the night at Dive Bar, where — no doubt — the DJ will intermix the OSU fight song no less than 10 times into a pretty great Top 40 set (it’s the official bar of the Young Buckeyes of Cleveland).
Find a Concert
Plan your trip around an upcoming concert by searching our events calendar for ongoing opportunities to party.
