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Cleveland and Cedar Point

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on the shore of Lake Erie, the museums of University Circle, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and, in Sandusky, the roller coasters of Cedar Point.

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Cleveland sits in northeastern Ohio on the shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. A steel and industrial city in the 19th and 20th centuries, it was there that radio host Alan Freed helped popularize the expression rock and roll in the 1950s, and for that reason the city received the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in a glass pyramid designed by I. M. Pei beside the lake.

East of downtown, University Circle brings together the Cleveland Museum of Art, with a collection ranging from ancient Egypt to Picasso, Severance Hall concert venue and the botanical garden. Across the river, in Ohio City, the West Side Market has operated since 1912 in a brick shed with a clock tower. South of the city, Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects the river valley, with waterfalls, trails and a scenic railroad.

About 95 km to the west, Sandusky lies on a bay of Lake Erie and is the base for Cedar Point, an amusement park opened in 1870 on a peninsula, known for its many roller coasters. Next to the entrance is the Cedar Point Shores water park.

This destination brings together 2 cities: Cleveland, Sandusky.

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Where Cleveland and Cedar Point is

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How to get there: Cleveland and Cedar Point

✈ Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) · 19 km to Cleveland

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is about 19 km from downtown and roughly 90 km from Sandusky. Long-distance trains stop in Cleveland and in Sandusky. Between the two cities it’s about an hour’s drive.

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Cleveland

The second-largest city in Ohio, on the shore of Lake Erie. It has the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center at the waterfront, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the orchestra in University Circle, the West Side Market in Ohio City and, to the south, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The The Flats neighborhood along the banks of the Cuyahoga River has bars and restaurants among lift bridges.

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Sandusky

Port city on Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie, between Cleveland and Toledo. It is the base for Cedar Point, an amusement park on a peninsula with a lakeside beach, and for the Cedar Point Shores water park. The downtown area by the bay has 19th-century stone houses and docks with ferries to Kelleys Island and to the islands in Lake Erie.

The local experience

Things to do in Cleveland and Cedar Point

Sandusky · Ohio · Amusement park

Cedar Point

Amusement park on a Lake Erie peninsula, opened in 1870, with 18 roller coasters, a beach and a kids’ area.

Cleveland · Ohio · Museum

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

A rock museum in an I. M. Pei glass pyramid on the shore of Lake Erie, with instruments, stage outfits and handwritten lyrics.

Sandusky · Ohio · Water park

Cedar Point Shores

Water park next to Cedar Point’s entrance, with water slides, a wave pool and a lazy river by Lake Erie.

Cleveland · Ohio · Art museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Art museum in University Circle, with a collection ranging from ancient Egypt to contemporary art and a permanent collection with free admission.

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Cleveland · Ohio · Market

West Side Market

A 1912 public market in Ohio City, inside a brick market hall with a clock tower, with stalls selling meats, cheeses, breads and fruit.

Cleveland · Ohio · National park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National park in the Cuyahoga River valley, between Cleveland and Akron, with Brandywine Falls, the old canal trail and a scenic railroad.

Cleveland · Ohio · Science museum

Great Lakes Science Center

A science museum on Lake Erie, with hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen theater and a NASA visitor center.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

From May to October. Cedar Point typically operates from May to early November, and the water park from late May through the end of August; July and August are the warmest and busiest months. Winter is cold with lake-effect snow, and Cleveland’s museums are open year-round.

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How many days to stay

Three days: two in Cleveland, with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, University Circle and Cuyahoga Valley, and one full day at Cedar Point.

Which city to stay in

In Cleveland, downtown is close to the lake, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the stadiums; Ohio City, across the river, has the West Side Market and breweries; University Circle is next to the museums. In Sandusky there are accommodations near the Cedar Point entrance and downtown, by the bay.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Cleveland and Cedar Point

How many days should I allow for Cleveland and Cedar Point?

Three days: two in Cleveland and one full day at Cedar Point.

What is the distance between Cleveland and Cedar Point?

About 95 km, or about an hour’s drive by highway.

Do you need a car in Cleveland and Sandusky?

In Cleveland, the light rail links the airport, downtown and University Circle. A car makes visiting Cuyahoga Valley and Sandusky easier. In the United States you drive on the right.

When does Cedar Point open?

Generally from May to early November, with daily operation in summer and Halloween events in autumn. Check the park’s calendar on its website.

Do I need a visa to visit the United States?

Entry requirements for the United States depend on your nationality and travel document: some countries participate in the visa waiver program, with prior electronic authorization, and others require a visa. Requirements can change: confirm before you travel.

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