Cuyahoga Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Cuyahoga Valley attractions

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Greater Cleveland Aquarium

8.8/10 (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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Activities

Cleveland: Eerie Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

NZ$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Cleveland Browns Football Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium

Cleveland Browns Football Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium

NZ$241
per adult
Cleveland Browns Football Game at Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland Museum of Illusions Ticket

Cleveland Museum of Illusions Ticket

NZ$59
per adult
Cleveland Museum of Illusions Ticket
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours

NZ$45
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Phantom's Parade on Prospect: Cleveland Ghost Tours
Walking tour of Cleveland

Walking tour of Cleveland

NZ$87
per adult
Walking tour of Cleveland
Group in vintage clothes at escape room game

The Clockwork Caper Escape Room (Victorian/Steampunk theme)

NZ$68
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$309 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$309
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (329 reviews)
"The entire staff was wonderful! They were all positive, energetic, and smiling from the waiter at breakfast, the greeter when you got off the elevator, and everyone we encountered during our stay."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

The Westin Cleveland Downtown
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence

2.5 out of 5
6025 Jefferson Dr Independence OH
The price is NZ$183 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$183
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Cleveland - Independence
Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland

3 out of 5
15471 Royalton Rd Strongsville OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$138 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$138
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,672 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Strongsville Cleveland
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$269 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$269
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,922 reviews)
"The hotel was down to one elevator for all guests. And it was sold out. Valet parking was awful. Took 45 minutes to get our car. And the valet was full Saturday so we were on our own to find parking. The room was never serviced by housekeeping. We had to request towels every day at the front desk. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG
Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
100 Lakeside Ave East Cleveland OH
The price is NZ$374 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$374
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,562 reviews)
"Expensive but great hotel. Clean. Recently remodeled rooms. Great location, staff and amenities."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

4 out of 5
1380 East 6th Street Cleveland OH
The price is NZ$317 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$317
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
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 Cleveland Public Auditorium 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 Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and jump on the metro at Tower City-Public Square Station to get around the city.

Cuyahoga Valley Travel Guide

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