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Sultry Summer

Ahhh, summer. Let us count the ways we love you.

It’s the time of year we invite all our friends to visit. We take them to Edgewater Beach for the day, and they begin to fantasize about moving here.

The average summertime temperature is a perfect 80 degrees. Ladies and gents, time to get that pedicure and let ‘em fly. There’s no real need for close-toed shoes or long pants for a few months.

Maximize the Cleveland summertime experience with live music on the lawn at Blossom Music Center, a scenic dinner cruise on the Goodtime III or sunset at the Solstice Steps. Swoon-worthy.

Humidity levels creep up in late July and August. We just scroll through our winter pics and keep our mouths shut. There are plenty of patios to conquer and stadium dogs to consume, not to mention miles of sunny picturesque lakefront and shady river byways to enjoy.

Wonderful Winter

Neighborhoods like Tremont and Coventry are picturesque in the winter. Add in a bright moon, some twinkle lights and a light dusting of snow, and your grinchy heart will grow three sizes bigger.

Daytime temperatures are generally within 20 to 40 degrees. Maybe you’ve heard the term “lake effect snow?” It can come out of nowhere, turning the city into a snow globe.

Hit the rink at Public Square or the toboggan chutes at the Mill Stream Run Reservation. You should definitely watch the tree lighting at Downtown Cleveland’s WinterLand or jam to some indie bands at Brite Winter. Watch the Browns from the Dawg Pound or stare in awe at Brandywine Falls in the Cuyahoga National Park.

You’ve got this. Bring boots. Winter calls for practical boots that cover your ankles with a good tread, but they can still be cute. Arm yourself with a hat, gloves, scarf and an ice scraper.