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An easy drive from the airport just off Interstate 71, the Great Lakes Science Center is situated between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the new Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The center's OMNIMAX® dome has become a landmark in the area where visitors are entranced by larger than life videos complimented by 11,000 watts of digital sound that make the experience one to never forget. Additionally, the 250,000 square feet facility hosts over than 400 hands-on exhibits as well as daily educational demonstrations in science, technology, and environmental topics notorious to the Great Lakes area.Children seven years and younger can romp with polymers in the Polymer Funhouse. Everyone is welcome to explore and learn from the 25 computer stations and the region's largest video wall in the Great Lakes Situation Room. There are 90 hands-on exhibits as part of the Great Lakes Environment Floor on topics that range from the Great Lakes “Monsters” to The Sick Earth. The Crushed Car will test your strength in one of the technology exhibits. Don't miss out on touching the indoor tornado or standing on the bridge of fire in the Science Phenomena Floor. See and feel everything you want to know about motion and mechanics, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, resonance and sound, and more. Installed in 2006, the wind turbine shows ways to reduce the world's environmental impact, and the solar array that was introduced in 2007 is popular among visitors of all ages. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Great Lakes Science Center couples learning with fun for an experience adults and children alike,but the fun doesn't need to stop there. Make the most of your visit by choosing one of the area hotels and make a vacation out of the adventure because there is so much to see and do at the museum that one day may not be enough.
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The Westin Cleveland Downtown : 777 Saint Clair Ave. Ne
+1-888-675-2083
777 Saint Clair Ave. Ne, Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.41 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~7 minute walk
- The The Westin Cleveland Downtown overlooks beautiful Lake Erie in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The 15-story hotel has a refreshing atmosphere that will enhance the Cleveland experience. The 24-hour on-site fitness center was renovated in 2008 and boasts ellipticals, treadmills, and free weights. Room amenities include cable/satellite TVs, daily complimentary newspapers, pay-per-view movies, coffee makers, in-room tea, CD players, and many other conveniences that make up a comfortable stay.
- 4 star Downtown property
- 484 rooms in property
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown Lakeside
+1-800-716-8490
1111 Lakeside Ave. East, Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.41 miles east of Great Lakes Science Center
~7 minute walk
- The Doubletree Cleveland Downtown-Lakeside is a Hilton Family hotel property with a view of Lake Erie in the vicinity of downtown Cleveland. Sleep better than ever in Doubletree's Sweet Dreams bedding and wake up and brew a cup of coffee in the in-room Wolfgang Puck coffeemaker. Enjoy Neutrogena bath amenities, a 32-inch flat panel TV, high-speed Internet access, and rooms with one or two Queen or King beds, of which some King rooms are available with a sofa bed. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available on site at the Stadium 3 Bar & Grill.
- High end Downtown property
- Fitness center on property
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
+1-800-805-5223
127 Public Sq., Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.44 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~7 minute walk
- The Marriott Cleveland at Key Center is conveniently connected to Key Center in the heart of downtown Cleveland's business district. The smoke-free 25-story hotel has been renovated to treat guests to luxury, ambiance, comfort, and convenience. All 400 rooms have flat-screen televisions, plush bedding, and marble bathrooms. Enjoy high-tech amenities such as CD player alarm clocks, MP3 stations, and wireless high-speed Internet access. Enjoy on-site dining, entertainment, and Jake's sports bar, or venture out to experience the many venues that downtown Cleveland has to offer.
- 4-star Downtown hotel
- Hotel has 16 suites
Drury Plaza Cleveland
+1-888-788-5576
1380 East 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.46 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~8 minute walk
- Three Star Convention Center property
- 3 meeting rooms in property
Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown : 1460 East 9th St.
+1-888-897-9207
1460 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.57 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~10 minute walk
- The Hampton Inn Cleveland Downtown is located in the heart of Cleveland's historic Gateway District. Walk to shopping, dining, and sports venues or take a short drive or taxi to the many other attractions that downtown Cleveland has to offer. The hotel's complimentary On the House™ hot breakfast is a convenient price saver and the Cloud Nine bed experience will provide a comfortable end to a busy day. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, guest rooms have one or two beds, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and the 100% Hilton guarantee.
- Mid-scale Downtown hotel
- Hotel has 9 suites
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
+1-888-311-4278
420 Superior Ave. East, Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.58 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~10 minute walk
- The Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade is located in downtown Cleveland and boasts flickering gas lamps, atriums, and vaulted glass ceilings for at atmosphere unlike any other hotel in downtown Cleveland. Guests are pampered with the Hyatt Grand BedTM and vaulted ceilings in an oversized guest room with Portico bath amenities. Yoga, a 24-hour fitness center, and nearby walking and jogging trails are an added perk to any exercise routine For an added treat, enjoy a facial or massage at the Marengo Luxury Spa. High-speed wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center are available for business needs.
- Four-star Downtown hotel
- Check-in time: 3:00 pm
Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection in Cleveland
+1-888-469-4795
24 Public Sq., Cleveland, OH 44113
~0.60 miles south of Great Lakes Science Center
~10 minute walk
- The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is a landmark known to both locals and visitors. Conveniently connected to Tower City Center, guests are steps away from shopping, dining, and the cinema experience. High-arched windows, a beautiful marble fountain, and vaulted ceilings are a few of the attributes that make this hotel one-of-a kind in the Cleveland area. The upscale amenities at this luxury hotel such as down/feather or foam pillows, custom duvets, down comforters, and cotton-rich linens make any visit a memorable experience. Enjoy historical architecture and award-winning Mediterranean cuisine at Sans Souci, one of the many on-site dining venues at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
- High end Downtown property
- 50 suites in property
Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
629 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
~0.66 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~11 minute walk
- The Holiday Inn Express Downtown is in a renovated 19th-century historic building located in Cleveland's financial district between E 9th and E 6th streets. Nine different room types accommodate various needs and promise comfort and convenience while in the Cleveland area. High-speed Internet access is available in every guest room and kids and parents can find entertainment in the hotel's game room with pin ball, air hockey, pool tables, and racing and shooting games. The hotel's convenience store, beauty salon, and newsstand are amenities that guests appreciate. The on-site health and fitness center is newly renovated and includes exercise bicycles, treadmills, a weight station, stair climber, and weight scale.
- Three Star Downtown property
- 15 floors in property
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland in Cleveland
+1-888-841-5292
1515 West 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113
~0.67 miles south of Great Lakes Science Center
~12 minute walk
- The Ritz Carlton, Cleveland is a four-star rated luxury hotel with Midwestern hospitality located in downtown Cleveland adjacent to Tower City Center with breathtaking views of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Swim year-round in the indoor pool, enjoy turn-down service before retiring for the evening, and a complimentary overnight shoe shine and morning newspaper. European toiletries, marbled baths, MP3 docking stations, and padded hangers are a few of the amenities that provide convenience and comfort in this hotel that provides everything both the business and leisure traveler need to enjoy an overnight stay in Cleveland.
- 4 star Downtown hotel
- 205 sleeping rooms in hotel
Roost in Cleveland
+1-888-455-5160
105 Prospect Ave. East, Cleveland, OH 44115
~0.70 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~12 minute walk
- Four star Downtown hotel
- Check-in time: 4:00
Kimpton Schofield Hotel, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-906-6358
2000 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44115
~0.78 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~13 minute walk
- 4-star Downtown property
- Hotel has 6 suites
Metropolitan at the 9 Autograph Collection
+1-888-749-6785
2017 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44115
~0.81 miles southeast of Great Lakes Science Center
~14 minute walk
- High-end Downtown hotel
- Hotel has 29 meeting rooms
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Comfort Inn Downtown
+1-888-389-4121
1800 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
~1.11 miles east of Great Lakes Science Center
~19 minute walk
- Three Star Downtown property
- Access to gym on-site
Aloft Cleveland Downtown
+1-800-716-8490
1111 West 10th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
~1.64 miles south of Great Lakes Science Center
- 3-star Downtown hotel
- 150 sleeping rooms in hotel
University Hotel & Suites
+1-800-805-5223
3614 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
~1.87 miles east of Great Lakes Science Center
- Low Cost Downtown property
- Check-in time: 4:00 PM
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