Cuyahoga Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Cuyahoga Valley attractions

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

8.8/5 (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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Activities

Cleveland: Eerie Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

NZ$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Museum of Illusions Cleveland, Admission Ticket

Cleveland Museum of Illusions Ticket

NZ$57
per adult
Cleveland Museum of Illusions Ticket
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

NZ$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Crocker Park

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Crocker Park

NZ$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at Crocker Park
Ohio City Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

West Side Market & Ohio City Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland

NZ$155
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
West Side Market & Ohio City Neighborhood Food Tour of Cleveland
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The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)

NZ$66
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)
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Our pick of the best Cuyahoga Valley Hotel Deals

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
777 Saint Clair Ave Ne Cleveland OH
The price is NZ$351 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$351
9 July - 10 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,253 reviews)
"Engineering addressed an issue with water temperature out of the bathroom faucet. Warm water coming out of faucet when handle was in cold position. Never completely fixed, I believe there are lines crossed somewhere in the system."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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 NZ$221 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$221
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,749 reviews)
"Clean hotel and excellent location for downtown"

Reviewed on 29 June 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$247 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$247
11 July - 12 July
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The best part of this hotel was that it was right across the street from the baseball stadium."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

3 out of 5
15471 Royalton Rd Strongsville OH
The price is NZ$165 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$165
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Strongsville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,482 reviews)
"The front desk person delayed his break to help me and my friend (both handicapped) get our luggage to our room. The accessible room was tight, but we made it work."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG

3 out of 5
8650 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH
The price is NZ$299 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$299
3 July - 4 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,414 reviews)
"Shuttle to Cleveland Clinic from Hotel and back was so helpful."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic by IHG
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
1380 East 6th Street Cleveland OH
The price is NZ$362 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$362
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cleveland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,817 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet was very good. Most, if not all, downtown Cleveland hotels are plague by loud motorcycles throughout the night. Try get a room on the backside overlooking the memorial plaza."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
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Our guide on 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 Rocket Arena and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 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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Tremont

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

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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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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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