Cleveland – Things to do with your Team

Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio after Columbus. Situated on the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, it’s a busy, bustling place with a lot going on.

If you’re heading to Cleveland with the team, take some time to explore, bond, and have a little fun. Here are some awesome things to do while your team is in Cleveland.

North Coast Harbor District

The North Coast Harbor District in Cleveland sits on the shore of Lake Erie and offers a whole bunch of fun activities for the team.

The Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame make a perfect double-header for an afternoon of exploration.

The Great Lakes Science Center is a super cool, interactive space where you can play with electricity and tornadoes and experience life aboard the International Space Station. Get up close and personal with the gigantic, 150-foot turbine on the front lawn, which provides about seven percent of the center’s annual electricity.

When you’re done exploring, head across the street to the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, filled to the brim with memorabilia, art, and music from the birth of rock to the present day.

See Jim Morrison’s Boy Scout uniform, Iggy Pop’s outrageous stage costumes, and scores of hand-written lyrics, famous portraits, and artifacts from the childhoods of some of America’s most cherished rock stars.

Head down the lakefront a stretch to the USS Cod, a decommissioned submarine from WWII and the only one of its kind that you can actually explore. Climb aboard the nearby Steamship William G. Mather and wander the gigantic cargo holds, four-story engine room, impressive pilot house, and cozy guest quarters.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo lies on 165 wooded acres of land surrounded by the bustling city. This award-winning zoo features animals from all over the world in settings that mirror their natural habitats.

A roaring, 25-foot waterfall and ancient temple ruins welcome you to the two-acre, enclosed Rain Forest exhibit that houses exotic species like marmosets and golden lion tamarins. Over at Wolf Wilderness, you’ll learn all about the fascinating lives of wolves in the wild and see Mexican wolves up close. Keep an eye out for the resident bald eagle, and be sure to watch the beavers at work from the underwater viewing station. The new elephant exhibit gives you front-row seats to the goings on of these huge animals, and you won’t want to miss the impressive shark exhibit.

Catch a live animal show, and be sure to stop at the zoo’s veterinary hospital for a behind-the-scenes look at animal care at the zoo. 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Swings-N-Things

Spend an active afternoon out of the elements at with a veritable smorgasbord of fun activities at Swings-N-Things.

Have a wild paintball competition with your team, or practice your batting skills in the batting cages. Enjoy some mini-golf or bowling followed up with some quality arcade time starring all manner of pinball machines and video games, along with air hockey, skeeball, and other timeless favorites.

Beat your friends’ high scores, win some prizes, and finish off the day with some home-made ice cream at the on-site ice creamery. 8501 Stearns Rd, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Goodtime III

Climb aboard the Goodtime III for a luxurious cruise on the Cuyahoga River, the harbor, and Lake Erie proper that’ll keep you entertained with fascinating stories about the area’s colorful history.

The 1,000-passenger luxury ship invites you to explore her various decks, nooks, and crannies, or take a seat and enjoy the view out the large windows as you cruise along.

The cruise lasts around an hour and a half and features spectacular views of the harbor and Cleveland. 825 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44114

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Great Lake Science Center

Any avid science lovers are going to want to check out the Great Lakes Science Center. The science center goes heavy on the sci-fiction displays and movies. There are over 400 exhibits overall scattered throughout the facility.

Like most science centers, Great Lake Science Center is primarily a hands-on experience that your team will love. Experiment, participate, and learn something new as you have a great time playing with the exhibits. You can even get some brain food if you work up an appetite while you learn! 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

Escape Hunt 

Escape Hunt is a popular escape room company that promotes team building and fun. Every game is a unique journey that’s designed to be both exciting and difficult. Each room has a different theme, clues, and strategies. Try one or several, and see if your team is up to the task of escaping in time. 21639 4 Miles Rd, North Randall, OH 44128

Jump Yard

A half hour south of Cleveland, in North Royalton, is your opportunity to bounce the day away at the largest indoor inflatable center in the whole U.S. of A.

The Jump Yard offers 25,000 square feet of gigantic inflatable structures, including huge slides and enclosed jumping houses. Arcade games abound, and a snack bar offers refreshments when you bounce up an appetite. 13700 York Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133

Lake Metroparks Farmpark

A quick 20-minute drive from Cleveland will put you in Kirkland, where you’ll find Lake Metroparks Farmpark, a working farm that offers hands-on experiences to country kids and city slickers alike.

Milk a cow in the Dairy Parlor, and learn firsthand how milking machines work. Go on a scenic wagon ride around the property, and watch cheese being made in the Dairy Processing Room.

Meet and feed chickens, sheep, cows, goats, pigs, and alpacas, and try your hand at grinding corn at The Grain Place.

Head out to Shepherd’s Field and watch the spectacle of border collies rounding up a herd of sheep, and be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall for other interactive, hands-on activities related to farm life. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094

Traveling to Cleveland with your team will be a fun experience, and enjoying some of these activities together is a good way to bond as a team while having a blast.