Top 10 Free Activities in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio is famous for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but you probably do not know about everything else we have here. Most, including many residents, are unaware of the variety of free activities in Cleveland, Ohio. Here we will list and explore the top 10 free activities in Cleveland that you can start enjoying right now.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is located at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland, Ohio. This zoo hosts 600 different species and more than 3,000 different animals. The zoo is open year round, every day from 10:00am until 5:00pm. As long as you live in Cuyahoga County, you can visit the zoo for free every Monday.

Great Lakes Brewing Company Brewery Tours

The Great Lakes Brewing Company Brewery is located at 2516 Market Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. You can stop by on Fridays between 5:00pm and 9:00pm and Saturdays between 1:00pm and 9:00pm for free brewery tours. They start every hour.

International Women's Air and Space Museum

This museum is located at Burke Lakefront Airport in downtown Cleveland at 1501 North Marginal Road. Admission is free and the hours vary. This museum celebrates the history of women in aerospace history.

Soldier's and Sailor's Monument

Most residents have never even visited this free attraction. It is located in the center of Public Square in downtown Cleveland. It commemorates the events and Cleveland's sacrifices of the Civil War. The next time you are downtown, be sure to stop by.

The Money Museum

Located at the Cleveland Federal Reserve on East Sixth Street, you can stop by and explore 30 exhibits. Directly across from the main entrance is a money tree that stands 23 feet tall. This attraction is free and is open between 10:00am and 2:00pm from Monday through Thursday.

Cleveland Institute of Music

The Cleveland Institute of Music is located at 11021 East Boulevard in Cleveland, Ohio. Every year, the Cleveland Institute of music puts on more than 500 concerts. Most of these are free to the general public.

Tremont Art Walks

The historic and trendy Cleveland neighborhood of Tremont hosts an art walk on the second Friday of every month. You can walk around and visit the many galleries throughout the neighborhood. Free refreshments are served and you can also enjoy live music.

Frazee House

On summer weekends, you can visit Frazee House for free from 10:00am until 4:00pm. It is one of the first homes to be built in Northeastern Ohio and sits in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Mentor Headlands Park

This beach is a favorite of Clevelanders. Its white sand and popular lighthouse are the topic of conversations all year long. This is a great place to picnic or just relax. There is also plenty of parking.

Cleveland Public Libraries

Whether you just want to relax and read a magazine or find a few movies, everything at the library is free. Well, as long as you return it on time. There are libraries all over Cleveland where you can find thousands of books, magazines, movies and everything in between.

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