Best Things to Do in Cleveland

Fun Family Activities & Outdoor Adventures in Cleveland

With so many fun things to do in Cleveland, you might not know where to start planning your trip. Use this travel guide to find some of the best family fun activities and outdoor adventures in the city.

Budget Car Rental Cleveland

Budget Car Rental is here to make traveling easier. We offer a wide variety of services, including one-way car rentals. You can take advantage of our Cleveland Airport car rentals if you fly in, or stop by any of our other locations in Cleveland.

Things to Do in Cleveland

One of Cleveland’s most popular tourist attractions is the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. It’s a great place to start your vacation.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

This 183-acre zoo has always been on the cutting-edge of creating a natural feel for both the animals and the zoo’s human visitors.

While you’re there, don’t miss one of the zoo’s greatest exhibits, the African Elephant Crossing. This five-acre habitat features ponds, sand, boulders, mud pits, and even a waterfall all for the five elephants (and other African animals) who call it home.

Not sure if you want to brave a trip to the zoo during the cold winter? This zoo boasts a two-story enclosure with over 600 animals and more than 10,000 plants.

Cleveland Professional Sports

Cleveland professional sports often get a bad rap as multiple teams have been going through a bit of a drought, but there are few places in the world you can experience the same spirit of persistence and team loyalty.

Cleveland Indians

Batter up! The Cleveland Indians have played at Progressive Field since 1994, but the team has called Cleveland its home since 1900. They took home World Series wins in both 1920 and 1948.

The team and their fans proudly wear their team colors to games as Slider, their fuzzy, fuchsia-colored mascot cheers them on. Catch a game while you’re in town, or, if you don’t visit during baseball season, tour Progressive Field.

Cleveland Browns

While you’re in Cleveland, don’t miss the opportunity to watch the Cleveland Browns play and check out FirstEnergy Stadium. While the team has only boasted 2 winning seasons since 1999 (2002 and 2007), Brown fans are loyal and true to their team.

The Browns’ mascot, Chomps, the mighty labrador, can be found in The Dawg Pound, pumping up the fans and cheering the team on to victory.

Cleveland Cavaliers

If your business trip takes you to Cleveland during basketball season, drive on down to Quicken Loans Arena to catch a game. If any NBA team illustrates the power of perseverance and hard work, it’s the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have gone through their own cycle of winning and losing seasons.

Despite a long losing streak, Cavs fans continued to stand proud. In 2016, they were rewarded as the Cavaliers took home their first NBA Championship.

Budget Car Rental Cleveland

Choosing to rent a car in Cleveland can add leisure to your business trip. Simply book your flight to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), reserve a CLE car rental, or a vehicle from another one of our several Cleveland locations- such as the downtown location. Use this travel guide to plan your adventures. Take advantage of our Budget Business Program to make the process even easier.