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The Money Museum at the Federal Reserve

From the history of money to cybersecurity, cash operation, counterfeit dollar bills and so much more, you are welcome to learn all about money at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The museum offers interactive experiences like being able to stand under the 23-foot-tall money tree or allowing you to try your hand at trading on Barter Islands. Working for educational purposes, the museum is hoping to serve the community with a better understand of money as well as providing resources for all to access. This grand structure is located on East Sixth Street in Cleveland and is a towering building that you can’t miss.

This Great Lakes city has no shortage of adventure. Get a local’s view of Cleveland’s history and treasures. Learn what it’s like to be an intercity farm. Taste some of the city’s favorites along the way, including an evening dinner cruise. There will be night at the ballpark and an evening of music under the stars.

All this and more in Cleveland.

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Cleveland’s Urban Outdoors

Day 1

Led by lifelong residents, See CLE tours offer insider’s view of Cleveland. Tours of Cleveland highlights Public Square, The Arcade and Playhouse Square on a two-hour walking tour. Ohio City Farm: Find fruits and veggies galore when you tour Cleveland’s largest urban farm. Enjoy lunch at West Side Market with dozens of vendors. The world is your oyster at this market that has served Cleveland for over a century.

Go fish at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, perched next to the Cuyahoga River. Take a deepdive into aquatic life from both the Great Lakes and around the globe. Cruising the Cuyahoga River has never been so much fun (or tasty). An evening dinner cruise aboard the Lady Caroline combines sunset and city views, DJ-spun tunes and an unrivaled vantage point for enjoying the waterfront atop the ship’s rooftop deck.

Day 2

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Visit League Park & Baseball Heritage Museum, the spot where the Cleveland Buckeyes clinched the 1945 Negro League World Series. Explore the adjacent museum packed with stories and treasures from the lost Latin, Caribbean, Barnstormer, Negro and Women’s leagues.

Stroll through the greenspace oasis Cleveland Botanical Garden, which boasts 10 acres of outdoor gardens—including the popular tranquil Japanese Garden—and year-round indoor destinations like the tropical Costa Rican Glasshouse and the Madagascar Glasshouse.

There’s always plenty to see at the Cleveland Museum of Art. After a filling lunch at the museum’s Provenance Café, enjoy exploring the special exhibits and permanent galleries. Hone your artistic eye by gazing at colorful Warhol paintings or ornate Greek and Roman Art. There’s no better place to be on a beautiful summer night than a Cleveland Guardians game at Progressive Field, which features an abundance of local food and drinks options.

Day 3

All aboard this round-trip jaunt through 33,000-acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ride the rails between Independence and Akron, scoping all that jaw-dropping natural beauty from the comforts of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’ s passenger cars. No matter the season, this is gorgeous stuff. Step back in time at Hale Farm & Village, which recreates 19thcentury farm life in the Western Reserve (open seasonally between June and October). Lunch at the on-site Café 1810 is thoroughly modern, however, with regionally sourced ingredients and menu. This historic Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens was built in the early 20th century. Today, the 65-room mansion and accompanying 70 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds offer plenty of room for exploration. Conclude your day with pitch- perfect notes with the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center, the warm- weather home of the famed Cleveland Orchestra since 1968. Groups of 10 or more receive group discounts, priority seating, and free bus parking.

For years Shelby County, Ohio has enjoyed the distinction of having the highest percentage of manufacturing jobs per capita in the State of Ohio. Today and throughout its history, Shelby County is known as the place that builds things. With this visit, you’ll see for yourself why this region is a hotbed for manufacturing and how that came to be.