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Cleveland, Ohio Attractions

Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Cleveland and the surrounding area. The birthplaces of Superman and Rock and Roll are both tourist destinations in Cleveland. But the city also has a fertile supply of quirky museums, odd public art, and the tomb of an assassinated President.

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  • Christmas Story House and Museum

    Christmas Story House and Museum

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Exterior set for the holiday movie is a fan pilgrim site and museum.

  • Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

    Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Wide variety of magick relics collected over many decades. Highlights include a witch's broom and a demon in a box.

  • Sanctuary Museum

    Sanctuary Museum

    Lakewood, Ohio

    Makeup artist Lou McClung turned an old church into a sanctuary for unwanted Catholic sculptures.

  • Castle Noel

    Castle Noel

    Medina, Ohio

    The largest and craziest indoor Christmas attraction in the USA. Every visitor gets to ride the slide down Santa Mountain from "A Christmas Story."

  • World's Most Infamous Soap Box Derby Car

    World's Most Infamous Soap Box Derby Car

    Akron, Ohio

    Infamous cheater car that won the Soap Box Derby. One of hundreds displayed at the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame and Museum.

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