Located in downtown Cleveland, Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center outside of New York and is home to five historic theaters. From touring Broadway shows to the renowned Cleveland Ballet, the center is considered a must-visit spot for quality entertainment.

The Beck Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that combines professional theater productions with arts education in Northeast Ohio. The theater performs a mix of shows throughout the year, from popular musicals to niche dramas, while the organization offers more than 200 classes in dance, music and creative arts.

Dedicated to honoring the heritage and traditions of the Cleveland Latin American community, LatinUS Theater Company produces artistic and theatrical works in Spanish as a way to inspire and educate. If you're looking for a culturally immersive experience, these are must-see productions.

Established in 1918, the Cleveland Orchestra has been performing for more than 100 years, making it one of the longest-running orchestras in the United States. The orchestra performs throughout the year at the Severance, a concert hall that’s been its home since 1931. In the summer, patrons can enjoy concerts at the Blossom Music Center.

Bringing classical and contemporary ballet to Cleveland, the Cleveland Ballet is the resident company of Playhouse Square. Featuring talented dancers from around the world, this small yet talented ballet company produces dazzling seasonal shows such as “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.”

The largest art and design complex in Northeast Ohio, 78th Street Studios is home to art galleries, artist studios, design showrooms and performance spaces. Conveniently located less than a mile from the Gordon Square Arts District, the studio is known for its Art Walk every third Friday of the month which features art exhibits, food and entertainment.

The perfect attraction for history buffs, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House that was built in 1915. Now a museum, the estate offers guided and self-guided tours of the grounds and gardens from April through December.

Home to more than 63,000 pieces of artwork, the Cleveland Museum of Art is considered one of the world’s most comprehensive art museums and a must-visit cultural attraction in Northeast Ohio. Visitors can explore the museum’s permanent exhibitions for free while special exhibitions rotate throughout the year.

Considered a gem in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park is a celebration of cultural diversity from around the world. Visitors can explore 33 breathtaking gardens that feature unique sculptures and depictions of poets, philosophers and scientists from countries such as Albania, China and Ethiopia.

As a driving force behind Cleveland’s festivals, events and performances, the mission of nonprofit Assembly for the Arts is supporting the creative arts in Greater Cleveland. Working in tandem with the Collective Arts Network (CAN), Assembly for the Arts strives to support local artists and creative communities to build Cleveland’s arts scene.