Best Arts and Culture Places in Cleveland

"The Museum of Contemporary Art, more commonly referred to as the MOCA, features rotating, temporary exhibits by national and international artists as well as local artists in the Cleveland area. The museum's new building, which opened in 2012, is a unique and impressive structure designed by Farshid Moussavi. This mirror finished structure begins from the ground as a hexagon and rises to become a square at the top, creating all kinds of angles."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the top 10 must-see sights in Cleveland. It houses some of the world’s best selection of modern art from a variety of artists, both local and international. This includes over 2,000 artists’ work, a mix of permanent fixtures and traveling showcases, and plenty of enchanting and fresh pieces by newcomers to the scene."

"Greetings from Cleveland – 2104 West 25th Street Glass Bubble Project – 2421 Bridge Avenue Market Garden Brewery – 1947 West 25th Street Minutes outside of downtown is the eclectic neighborhood of Ohio City. Not only is it home to fabulous restaurants, but visitors can get a glimpse of street art from artists all over the world. View this post on Instagram"

"Did we mention already that Cleveland is really proud of its city?. Well now, you get to see the friendly side of Cleveland with their Greetings mural. A classic stop for a picture to welcome you to this proud and charming city."

"If so, you’ll love Cleveland, as street art continues to pop up left and right all over the city. One of the best places to go street art hunting is in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, particularly on West 25th street."

"Cleveland’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is the region’s only contemporary art museum dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary art through a range of new-age, evolving exhibitions. Founded in 1968, this non-profit institution has been playing a vital role in Cleveland’s cultural landscape for over 45 years. The museum proudly presents the works of more than 2,000 artists through permanent and traveling exhibitions, as well as artists’ first solo shows."

"Contessa Gallery, Lyndhurst|Courtesy of Cleveland State University. Over the last 15 years, the Contessa Gallery has established itself as a must-visit art gallery in Cleveland. Founded and owned by Steven Hartman, the gallery is driven by three main principles: passion, integrity and education."

"Over the years, this art gallery gained a national and international reputation in the art scene. In fact, it really should go on your list of must-visit art galleries in Cleveland. Founded in 1999 by Tom Hartman, an avid collector, he worked towards its establishment."

"The Cleveland Institute of Art is a private educational institution founded in 1882 as the renowned Western Reserve School of Design for Women. Later named the Cleveland School of Art, this is Ohio’s premier art and design college and is located in University Circle in Cleveland, on a one-acre campus. Today, the institute is an internationally recognized college of art and design that offers degrees of bachelor of fine arts in 15 majors that include design, crafts, digital arts, and fine arts."

"Finally, there's Artefino Art Gallery & Cafe, a downtown favorite with four stars out of 23 reviews. Stop by 1900 Superior Ave. East to hit up the art gallery and breakfast/brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, next time the urge strikes."

"When I asked people on Twitter about their favorite Cleveland ice cream spots, one shop kept being mentioned: Honey Hut. Honey Hut doesn’t actually have a location in downtown Cleveland, but it’s such a local favorite that I decided it deserved a spot on this list anyway. They’ve been serving ice cream in the area since 1974, and are known for using honey instead of sugar as a sweetener for their flavors."

"Honey Hut is a Cleveland staple and has been thriving in our community since 1974. It has been family owned and operated even since. What makes this place so special is the family environment and, of course, that their ice cream is naturally sweetened with honey!"

"A photo posted by Honey Hut Ice Cream (@honey_hut) on Sep 1, 2016 at 4:39pm PDT. Honey Hut is the place to go when you're looking for hard ice cream. They do have soft serve, but trust me, you'll want one of their peanut butter sundaes on a hot summer day."

"Nestled away in Coventry Village, Tree Country has some of the best sushi around. It's the perfect place to stop for a bite after doing some shopping. If you're in the mood for a quick snack, try the edamame or the crab rangoon, two of my favorites."

"If you’re looking for vegetarian Fast Food delivery, consider checking out The Burger Den in Puritas-Longmead."

"30 Different gourmet grilled cheese, fresh salads, homemade soups. Menu also features a maniacal mac & cheese section, where you can choose from 14 different composed mac & cheese entrees or build..."