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Great Lakes Science Center

A sight in North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours.

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Great Lakes Science Center in North Coast Harbor, Cleveland
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Why go

Hands-on science museum next door, with the NASA Glenn visitor center.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Cleveland, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Public Square.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
North Coast Harbor
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Cleveland. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    I.M. Pei pyramid on the lake with stage costumes, instruments and hall of inductees.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Public Square

    The city's central square under Terminal Tower, with trees wrapped in holiday lights through December.

    Sight · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hotel Cleveland

    Restored 1918 hotel on Public Square, connected indoors to Tower City and the RTA rail station.

    Stay · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Flats East Bank

    Riverfront boardwalk of bars and restaurants on the east bank of the Cuyahoga, across from the Powerhouse.

    Drinks · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Windows on the River

    Event hall in the old Powerhouse on the Flats' West Bank, which runs a ticketed New Year's Eve party.

    Activity · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Playhouse Square

    Theater district on Euclid Avenue, with a 20-foot outdoor chandelier hanging over the street.

    Sight · Downtown Cleveland & the Flats · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Great Lakes Science Center is a stop on our Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Cleveland

2 more curated sights in Cleveland. See the full Cleveland guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cleveland run from 32°F in January to 79°F in July; May is usually the wettest month.

Modelled monthly averages for Cleveland from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cleveland weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Great Lakes Science Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Coordinates
41.50742, -81.69660
Destination
Cleveland, Ohio

Great Lakes Science Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Great Lakes Science Center?

Plan on about 2 hours at Great Lakes Science Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Where is Great Lakes Science Center?

Great Lakes Science Center is at 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA, in North Coast Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Great Lakes Science Center?

Great Lakes Science Center appears on Indiana & Ohio City-Nature Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Great Lakes Science Center to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Cleveland.

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