Cuyahoga Valley Travel Guide

Cleveland

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Stay near popular Cuyahoga Valley attractions

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

8.8/10 (138 reviews)
Sleep with the fishes overnight, dive with sharks and eels in a tank and take home exceptional souvenirs and unforgettable memories.
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Things to do

Cleveland: Eerie Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

£20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
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The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)

£29
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)
Picture 3 for Activity Cleveland: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Museum of Illusions Cleveland Entry Ticket

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Museum of Illusions Cleveland Entry Ticket
Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

£7
per adult
Cleveland Downtown Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Cleveland City Tour By Bus and Trolley

Cleveland City Tour By Bus and Trolley

£56
per adult
Cleveland City Tour By Bus and Trolley
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Top hotels in Cuyahoga Valley

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne Cleveland OH
The price is £130 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£130
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
651 Huron Rd E Cleveland OH
The price is £93 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£93
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,821 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown

3 out of 5
1100 Carnegie Ave Cleveland OH
The price is £92 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£92
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,039 reviews)
"This hotel is in much need of improvements. Having stayed here multiple times over the years I am not returning until things change. First off , I couldn't open the door despite the green light going on. A staff member said they were needing to replace many malfunctioning doors, but if I rammed my ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

3 out of 5
8650 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
The price is £128 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£128
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG
Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
100 Lakeside Ave East Cleveland OH
The price is £114 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£114
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1260 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
The price is £96 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£96
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,385 reviews)
"Ii"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG
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Where to stay in Cuyahoga Valley

Find the best Cuyahoga Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Cleveland

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travellers love about Downtown Cleveland. Sights like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Huntington Bank Field are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cleveland area at Tower City-Public Square Station.

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Ohio City

The restaurants and live music make Ohio City worth a stop. Make a stop by West Side Market, and jump on the metro at West 25th-Ohio City Station to get around the area.

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Gateway District

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Gateway District. A stop by Rocket Arena or Progressive Field might round out your trip.

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Tremont

If you're spending some time in Tremont, Christmas Story House and Liminis Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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The Flats

Well liked for its restaurants and riverfront, The Flats is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica and Cuyahoga River, and jump on the metro at Tower City-Public Square Station to get around the city.

Cuyahoga Valley Travel Guide

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