CLEVELAND (Jan. 30, 2020) – How do residents love The CLE? Let us count the ways. Locals can share their passion for the city this Valentine’s Day through different experiences with their special someone. Destination Cleveland suggests that locals deepen their love for The Land with stops at some of the city’s major attractions, weekend getaways and gifts from local establishments.
CRAZY FOR CLE
Lolly the Trolley
Clevelanders can fall in love with their city again as they climb aboard
Lolly the Trolley for a narrated sightseeing tour. From Ohio City to Downtown Cleveland to University Circle, locals can rediscover the landmarks and history of their hometown with either a one-hour tour or two-and-a-half-hour tour through the streets of The CLE on Fridays and Saturdays in February.
East 4th Street Entertainment District
Cleveland sweethearts can create a night on the town this Valentine’s Day with activities on
East 4th Street. They can bowl their hearts out at Corner Alley, shop at CLE Clothing Company, dine at The Greenhouse Tavern, Zanzibar or Saigon, drink at Butcher and the Brewer and eventually rock out at House of Blues.
Playhouse Square
Love-struck residents can share a kiss in the glow of the world’s largest outdoor chandelier before or after enjoying
Playhouse Square’s gorgeous theaters – where world-class performances take center stage. Valentine’s Day weekend will feature a variety of productions, including the KeyBank Broadway Series show “Anastasia” and the Cleveland Play House’s “Clue.”
Cleveland History Center
While learning a bit about their city, locals can let their love blossom in the stunning mansions of the
Cleveland History Center. They can fall in love with fashion at the “Si, Jolie” exhibit, rev their engines at the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum or take a romantic ride on the Euclid Beach Grand Carousel.
- 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland
WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Residents can treat their special someone to a staycation in Downtown Cleveland with an overnight stay at
Hilton Cleveland Downtown. Guests can enjoy a delicious meal at
The Burnham and drinks at
Bar 32, rounding out a perfect evening in the heart of CLE.
- 100 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland
Northeast Ohio Wineries
Clevelanders can toast to love with a weekend getaway to Northeast Ohio’s wine country. Just an hour’s drive from Downtown Cleveland, locals can spend the day exploring wineries like
Harpersfield Winery,
The Lakehouse Inn Winery and
Debonne Vineyards. Or locals can make the trip to
Gervasi Vineyard in Canton and try wine and spirits, dine at one of the on-site restaurants or spend the night at the luxurious, on-property lodging.
- For a full list of wineries in Northeast Ohio, please visit ohiowines.org
Washington Place Bistro & Inn
Located in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood, locals can enjoy a weekend away at the
Washington Place Bistro & Inn. The charming inn is a short drive or walk to University Circle where Clevelanders can spend the day being a tourist in their hometown by exploring the
Cleveland Museum of Art or catching an evening performance by the
Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. To round out a perfect romantic getaway, residents can have dinner at the Inn or one of Little Italy’s restaurants.
- 2203 Cornell Road, Cleveland
TREATS FOR YOUR SWEET
Love, Anji
Flowers are a popular present on Valentine’s Day, and residents can gift their special someone flowers with a local twist. Paper florist
Love, Anji crafts realistic looking flowers from heavy weighted paper and European crepe papers. Locals can create arrangements and choose from a variety of flower options including tulips, gerbera daisies, and of course, roses.
Cathy’s Creamery
If Clevelanders have a sweetheart with a sweet tooth, then they should plan a visit to
Cathy’s Creamery in The Arcade in Downtown Cleveland. From their cookie and churro ice cream sandwiches to pints of ice cream and cookie dough, a treat from Cathy’s Creamery is sure to hit the sweet spot with residents’ sweeties.
- 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Stir Studio Kitchen
Locals can spice up their Valentine’s Day activities with a cooking class at
Stir Studio Kitchen in the Ohio City neighborhood. Residents can choose from classes and workshops offered throughout the year like learning how to make ravioli from scratch or stir fry and soup.
For more ideas on how to celebrate love in The Land, residents can check out the
itinerary inspired by Pilot Pete and the women vying for his heart on “The Bachelor.” To learn more about Destination Cleveland, visit
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DON’T FORGET: Destination Cleveland’s Concierge Team is also available to help residents and their visiting family and friends explore the region. Contact our team through email at
[email protected], live chat at
thisiscleveland.com or stop in the Cleveland Visitors Center (334 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 44114) Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to plan your adventure.
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ABOUT DESTINATION CLEVELAND: Destination Cleveland is Cleveland’s destination marketing and management organization. This private, non-profit organization’s mission is to drive economic impact and stimulate community vitality for Greater Cleveland through leisure and business travel. Cleveland welcomes 19.2 million visitors annually. For more information, visit www.thisiscleveland.com.