Go Out, Have Fun & Enjoy Cleveland in a Sober-Friendly Environment

 

There is plenty of fun to be had in recovery. Some of these activities can be enjoyed for free, but make sure to look for discounts and coupons to save money for those that come with a price! Here is a list of sober-friendly things to do in Cleveland. Click on the links below for more details and let us know if there is an alcohol-free option we should add to the list.

 

Adventure

1. Perplexity Games Escape Room: Explore these multi-room challenges at the Cleveland escape rooms, featuring rooms with themes such as magic ancient kingdoms, 1930s mob, and space.
2. **WhirlyBall Cleveland: Since 1987, WhirlyBall has been bringing communities together with fun activities including their very own game – WhirlyBall-, laser tag, and bowling.
3. Adrenaline Monkey: Designed for people of all ages and disability friendly, there are several adrenaline pumping activities to explore from rock climbing to aerial ropes courses.
4. Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park: Do you love biking? Check out Ray’s Bike Park, filled with different indoor biking courses that are perfect for those who love adventure.
5. Kalahari Resorts: Splash around at America’s largest indoor waterpark in Sandusky with a lazy river, water slides, and more. Guests can also play arcade games, explore the safari outdoor adventure park, play a game of laser tag or mini golf, go to the spa, and so much more.
6. Urban Air: This indoor adventure park features glow in the dark go-karting, rock climbing, wipeout course, jungle-gym, ropes course, and more.

 

Arts & Music

1. Cleveland Museum of Art: Watch a live show, immerse yourself in interactive art galleries, and admire stunning collections of various artworks.
2. Height Arts: This nonprofit community arts organization in Cleveland Heights is home to several cultural arts destinations, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall.
3. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Walk through the history of rock & roll music and explore honorary exhibits showcasing specific artists. They also host concerts featuring a variety of musical artists.
4. Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland: Explore a plethora of art and learn about the artists who created them.
5. Playhouse Square: Plan your visit at the Playhouse Square, which features musical, theatrical, comedic, and other fun events for all ages.
6. The Cleveland Orchestra: Experience magnificent instrumental, musical performances by the Cleveland Orchestra.

 

Food & Restaurants

1. West Side Market: Take a walk through the Cleveland’s oldest public market with 70 different vendors offering meats, fruits, vegetables, sweet treats, flowers, spices and more.
2. Lucky’s Café: Lucky’s prides itself in serving customers with food, pastry and bread made with fresh, local ingredients. They source most of their food and produce from local farmers.
3. **Bett’s: Enjoy classic American dishes with an emphasis on quality, freshness and whole foods.
4. Jackie’s Chen Asian Diner: Affordable and delicious Asian cuisine with diverse choices including egg rolls, egg foo young, lo mein, and more.
5. **Pasha Turkish Kitchen: This Turkish restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine that is fresh, nutritious, and made with ingredients produced locally.
6. **Hatfield’s Good Grub: Craving southern comfort food? Try out Hatfield’s Good Grub, which offers meals and sides like barbeque ribs, mac and cheese, baked beans, chicken wraps, burgers, and more.

 

Museums 

1. Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Dedicated to the natural sciences with collections that include about 5 million specimens, this museum protects over 12,000 acres of natural habitats with its Natural Areas Program.
2. Greater Cleveland Aquarium: Dive into the Cleveland Aquarium, which is home to more than 300 species, and 2500 freshwater and saltwater animals.
3. Great Lakes Science Center: Bring your family and friends to the science center and explore hundreds of fun, fascinating exhibits.

 

Outdoors

1. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: Take a trip to the Cleveland Zoo and explore the world of wildlife ranging from bears, giraffes, gorillas, lions, and more.
2. Bedford Reservation: Featuring a deep gorge that is declared a National Natural Landmark carved out by Tinker’s Creek, this park has beautiful waterfalls, vistas, trees, and wildflowers, and offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnic areas, and even golfing.
3. Bradley Woods Reservation: Located in North Olmsted and Westlake, this reservation sits on a massive formation of Berea sandstone and is the only swamp forest in Cleveland Metroparks. This is a great location for hiking and fishing in the Bunns Lake.
4. Huntington Reservation: Enjoy this beachfront park located in Bay Village on the shores of Lake Erie. Guests can enjoy the picnic areas and can swim, boat, paddle board, and sail.
5. West Creek Watershed: This 469-acre reservation is home to a valley of gorges, forest-draped hillsides, floodplains and babbling brooks. Cyclists, hikers, birdwatchers, and picnickers are welcome.
6. The Rainforest: Showcasing more than 10,000 plants and over 600 animals from the jungles of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, this zoo is filled with unique features and wildlife.

 

BrightView wants to help connect people in recovery and help them enjoy life without drugs and alcohol. Contact us at 833.510.HELP for more information.

**PLEASE NOTE: This venue also serves beverages containing alcohol.

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