When people picture Cleveland, the waterfront usually isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Then they see Lake Erie.
Stretching beyond the horizon, the lake is so vast that first-time visitors regularly mistake it for the ocean. And while Cleveland's waterfront may surprise you, locals plan their entire year around it.
Spend the day kayaking the Cuyahoga River, sailing on Lake Erie, relaxing on the beach or hopping between waterfront patios. Pack a picnic at Edgewater Park, catch the sunset from a rooftop overlooking the water, cruise past the skyline or simply follow the shoreline through miles of lakefront parks and trails.
And the waterfront doesn't disappear when summer ends. Fall brings colorful shoreline hikes, winter transforms the lake into a dramatic landscape of ice formations and crashing waves, and spring calls back the boats, patios and beach days. Whether you're looking to get on the water or simply stay close to it, Cleveland offers countless ways to experience life along the waterfront year-round.