Cleveland：The Rock & Roll Capital of the World

Cleveland is recognized for being a culturally diverse city in the state of Ohio, United States. The state of Cleveland is home to a variety of sightseeing attractions where tourists could avail to cultural, recreational, and education opportunities. Moreover, Cleveland has a lot of parks and museums where sightseeing tourists could experience. On this article, we are going to visit ten of the best sightseeing attractions in Cleveland.

1. Cleveland Museum of Art

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The Cleveland Museum of Art is an art museum located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is renowned internationally for its rich display of Egyptian and Asian art, as well as a distinct collection of more than 45,000 works of art from all over the world. The museum is the fourth wealthiest art museum the United States with a $755 million endowment. Sightseeing tourists will be able to witness works of art by Botticelli, Caravaggio, Olivuccio di Ciccarello, and Frans Hals.

2. West Side Market

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The West Side Market is the oldest market space located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The market started operating in 1840, but it was not until 1912 when the building was established with Hubbell and Benes as the primary architects. Sightseeing tourists are attracted to visit the market because they get to learn more about the history of Cleveland. Guided tours are also offered. Many of the stalls that are present in the market remained under individual family control.

3. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

This sightseeing attraction is most probably one of the reasons why Cleveland is dubbed as the Rock and Roll Capital of the world. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a destination in Cleveland which recognized the history of the most popular and most influential musicians, engineers, producers, and other notable personalities who had major influences on the development of rock and roll. Since its establishment in 1983, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become one of the most visited sightseeing destinations in Cleveland.

4. USS Cod Submarine Memorial

The USS Cod Submarine Memorial is another sightseeing destination in Cleveland which commemorates the USS Cod, a Gati-class submarine that is named after the world's most significant food fish of the Northern Atlantic and Pacific. The Cod is one of the best-restored submarines that is currently exhibited. Sightseeing tourists do not witness the magnificent view of the submarine, they also get to use the vertical ladders and hatchers that were once used by the crew of the submarine.

5. A Christmas Story House

One of the well-loved museums in Cleveland is named A Christmas Story House. It is a museum located in the Tremont neighborhood in the city. Primarily used in the 1983 film A Christmas Story, the Victorian-style house was purchased in 2004 and has been developed and restored to look as it did inside and outside in the film. The museum belongs to a complex of buildings that is devoted to the film. It is open to the public all year round.

6. James A. Garfield Monument

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The James A. Garfield Monument is a memorial built in memory of James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States who was assassinated in 1881. George Keller designed the tomb. He utilized locally found sandstones, with reliefs depicting different scenes from the life of the late president. Caspar Buberl designed the exterior sculptures. The casket of the president and Lucretia Garfield lie in a crypt that could be found beneath the memorial. Sightseeing tourists who want to know more about the history of Cleveland can visit this place.

7. Cleveland Botanical Garden

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Located in the University Circle of Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Botanical Garden was established in 1930 as the Garden Center of Greater Cleveland. The botanical garden is home to a variety of collections, including the Hershey Children's Garden which is the first children's garden in Ohio, the Japanese Garden, the Elizabeth and Nona Evans Restorative Garden, and the David and Paula Swetland Topiary Garden. Sightseeing tourists could also visit two separate biomes which feature over 400 species of plants and animals.

8. Cleveland Museum of Natural History

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The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is natural history museum that is located in the University Circle in Cleveland. It is the home of education, medical and cultural institutions. The museum displays a variety of exhibits including more than four million specimens which are related to zoology, archaeology, paleontology, and other scientific subjects. It has a full-scale model of a Stegosaurus which sightseeing tourists could marvel at. There are other interesting sightseeing attractions on this destination including an extensive collection of fossils and skeletons, among others.

9. Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a memorial which was built as a tribute to the solder during the Civil War and the sailors from the Cuyahoga. It was designed by architect Levi Scofield and was opened on July 4, 1894. Most often than not, the monument is open for public viewing without being charged with any amounts. Sightseeing tourists will get to know the rich history of Cleveland better than before when they visit this place.

10. Great Lakes Science Center

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The Great Lakes Science Center is an educational facility which is located in downtown Cleveland. Many of the exhibits on this museum feature the natural environment in the Great Lakes region of the country. Aside from permanent and traveling exhibits, the museum also houses a cafe, and meeting space, and most of all an IMAX Dome Theater. There are a lot of other amenities which sightseeing tourists could avail of including the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and the Cleveland Water Alliance.

◎ Closing

Cleveland is truly an interesting attraction that is worth sightseeing. It takes many days for one to fully visit the beautiful city, and to understand its rich history that may have shaped the future of Cleveland. Truly, the city of Cleveland is an amazing place to visit.