Last Updated Feb 16, 2026 I love a good night out, and over my years living in Cleveland, I've tried to check out new spots that have opened as well as old ones I may have missed. Although my list skews to the west side, take a look below for my favorites from cocktail bars to dance parties to dives. The Flats Goodnight John Boy My favorite downtown/Flats dance spot by a mile, Goodnight John Boy has a light-up dance floor, tons of sofas and 70s living room decor, retro tunes,

So once upon a time, I promised that I would shortly follow up my entry on Cleveland with one detailing easy weekend road trips from our great city. Well here I am, a mere ten months later!, ready to expeditiously fulfill that pledge. (Hey, I don't get paid for this, so whatevs.) There are times it can feel like we're stranded in the middle of Midwestern nothingness, but as I tend to get restless very easily, I've done my best to discover fun destinations around the area. T

Things to do around the Cleveland area, including annual events, downtown attractions, and easy day trips.

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