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    Rockefeller Park Greenhouse

    4.8 (19 reviews)

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    Debra V.

    Nice greenhouse that brings in flowers for the seasons. On Mother's Day lots of people were walking the grounds. The area isn't big, but it's pretty. Rockefeller Park is a large area. It runs along MLK Blvd which attracts walkers. It's all free, and bathrooms are in the greenhouse.

    A must-visit oasis nestled amongst the cultural gardens. Loads of beautiful flowers for springtime.

    My mom loves the cactus room.
    Katharine S.

    This greenhouse is known to some people as the Rockerfeller Park Greenhouse, and some GPS devices have it listed under that name. But it is most definitely owned by the City of Cleveland, so the City of Cleveland Greenhouse works as well. The best part of this greenhouse is that it is free, unlike the non-free Cleveland Botanical Garden. I've only come here in the winter to see the poinsettia displays, but I love being treated to other kinds of nature in the tropical rooms and the cactus room. There are benches and even a few picnic tables scattered about, so one could bring a book or a snack and relax in the lush atmosphere. Sure, it's not as fancy as the botanical garden, but it is free and peaceful. Readers of previous reviews might be concerned about the fish in the two tanks in the entryway. Today the ones in the tank to the right of the door were swimming with vigor, and the ones in the tank to the left of the door were chill. But they look well cared for nevertheless!

    Olwen C.

    The Greenhouse is decorated beautifully for Christmas each year. I always enjoy the poinsettia displays. Admission and parking are free, and it's a great way to spend a little bit of time enjoying nature!

    Rockefeller Park Greenhouse. Image by Jennifer Elizabeth Photography
    Jennifer S.

    As a photographer, this is one of my favorite indoor locations for portraits in Cleveland! The Rockefeller Park Greenhouse has a variety of plants from different ecosystems, and it's bigger than it looks from the outside. I love that it's so accessible to the public, and it's close to the Cultural Gardens outside as well. Highly recommend! Images by Jennifer Elizabeth Photography.

    A bust of johanns strauss.
    Will S.

    This is a nice hidden treasure of Cleveland that reminds me of Cleveland's opulence of the early 20th Century. Built in the first half of the 20th century, the Greenhouse doesn't have any new technology or new plants. There's even an old stone bust of Johanns Strauss (I cannot explain why). There's a couple displays that were likely once ponds but have been filled with assorted plants. Only one pond with 3 lowly fish remains. During our visit, I was surprised that we did not see one employee or any sign that there was one there. In spite of these critiques, it has had maintenance over the years, it's free, and didn't have any crowds. During Christmas time, they had lovely poinsettias and themed Christmas displays. Although the greenhouse itself was last renovated before I was born, the bathrooms and lobby was were renovated in 2002. Although I wasn't very impressed and we saw everything indoors at a leisurely pace within 35 minutes, I'll return to check it out in the spring or summer and visit the adjacent outdoor gazebo and small garden and the park across the street. A very high 3 stars. Don't go if you're only going to visit this but definitely stop by if you're making a trip to Asiatown, University Circle, or the Cultural Gardens.

    orchid display on a greenhouse wall.
    Summer L.

    For those who've been looking for it under Rockefeller park greenhouse, this would explain it. This place is an absolute gem. Free, free parking, open every day till four. It's not unlike a smaller-scale version of the botanical gardens, but it is, again, FREE, never crowded, always a joy. They have a beautiful poinsettia display around christmas time, and lovely tropical plants (including orchids) the rest of the year. In the summer time there are several outdoor gardens, including a talking garden for the blind with lots of hardy plants to feel, along with an audio tour. I take all my out of town guests here, and it's a terrific place to stop in for a little while and forget all about winter.

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    Colin O.

    Last winter seemed to last forever, with day after day of cold and snow and grey. There were times when its relentlessness started to feel like a big smothering pressure with a personal vendetta against Cleveland. It was on one particularly bad day I decided to take a coworker's advice and head to the Rockefeller Park greenhouse, and I'm glad I did. I spent over an hour there sitting, thinking, and imagining I was in a tropical paradise. As others have pointed out, it is a small greenhouse, having only three main rooms (no, the desert room doesn't count!), but there's no admission charge so in terms of satisfaction per dollar the overall value is infinite. It is very much worth going, especially when it's cold and cloudy. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    October 2017 - beautiful!
    Ginger M.

    It's beautiful, free, and has the best cacti room of any greenhouse I have visited to date. Can't go wrong based on these things. It was very quiet on our weekday stop and very nice & warm, which I loved. All of the plants are beautiful and the overall vibe is really calming and lovely. It is not large, however, so don't plan a big chunk of time spent here unless you are a plant freak. Great place to spend a bit of time!

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    4.0(37 reviews)
    4.3 miTower City

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    4.1(24 reviews)
    4.1 miGateway District
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    Out of towners who had a great time dancing here. The regulars were very welcoming. We had a…read moregreat time dancing to the DJ and had a couple of tasty drinks. Thank you Cleveland!!! Only disappointment: why didn't anyone join us on the dance floor?!?!? Maybe if we had stayed longer? If we lived in Cleveland we would come here regularly. Cheers.

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    3.6(40 reviews)
    4.0 miCivic Center

    As a Pittsburgh native, my friends and I have often done quick getaways to Cleveland. I mean why…read morenot? 1.5 hours away for something different? Sure! Cleveland has really reinvented itself. I remember The Flats of the 90s vs. now, big change. Though I loved The Flats back in the day too. Of course, the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame calls Cleveland home. I've been a few times for various events. Everyone should go at least once. Cleveland has great museums and galleries. Tiki bars, breweries, restaurants, and chic boutique stores. Lots of off-the-beaten path stuff to be discovered. And of course, it's a sports town. So if that's your thing...

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    4.8(8 reviews)
    5.0 miOhio City

    I love bridges, and one of my favorites is here at the Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio…read more Maybe it's because I'm an engineer, or maybe it's just because I'm awestruck by this bridge like a young boy. I hope the citizens of Cleveland appreciate the engineering, art and history behind this beautiful bridge as much as I do. I've driven over this bridge many times, I've walked over this bridge, and I've even viewed this bridge from a distance on many occasions. Inspired by it's beauty, I've also done a little research on its history. A bond to finance Hope Memorial Bridge was passed in 1921, and construction was completed in 1932. It is a 4,490 foot long truss bridge crossing over the Cuyahoga River, in the heart of Cleveland, beautifully decorated in art-deco style. The bridge is adorned by "Guardians of Traffic" that are sculpted onto opposite-facing ends of two pairs of pylons, with a pair at each end of the viaduct. Each of the Guardians holds a different type of vehicle in his hands. If a traveler is going northeast along this bridge, the bridge allows for a breathtaking approach to Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball (MLB) team. In 2021, the name for Cleveland's MLB team was chosen to be the Cleveland Guardians, which was inspired by the Guardians on this beautiful bridge. But words can only say so much. Check out all of my pictures and my time-lapse videos that will help to immerse you in "the feel" for this bridge. Better yet, check this bridge out for yourself, in person. If you're like me, you'll be glad you did.

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