Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland

Merry Christmas to all of our faithful listeners. Please enjoy this episode featuring Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio. This is a historic home and the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please check their website for days and hours of operation, as they close on December 31 and reopen in April. https://stanhywet.org Follow us on social media, our links are in our bio, and tag Heidi a...

On this adventure, we had dinner at Flannery's Pub to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers. Flannery's is an Irish pub located on the corner of East 4th and Prospect, they have outdoor seating, a full-service bar, live music on Fridays, and trivia on Wednesdays. Flannery's is the place to be for all things Cleveland. Please check out their website for the most update information and events. F...

Heidi and Toni had a girl's night out with our very good friend Emily and had dinner at Famous Dave's in North Olmsted. If you're looking for a place that serves delicious BBQ and give healthy portions, give Famous Dave's a try. Visit their website for full details and locations. Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant | Best Barbecue Restaurant (famousdaves.com). Follow us on social medi...

We took our adventures on the road to visit Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We teamed up once again with Sherri and Karen stayed in an Airbnb, and explored several hot spots in the city. Listen to this episode and click on the links below to learn more. The Andy Warhol Museum, Church Brew Works | Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant in an Historic Church Puttshack Pittsburgh | Upscale Mini Golf, Bar &amp...

In this episode, we attended The Cooper Foundation Fundraiser at the Grindstone Tap House in Berea, OH. The Cooper Foundation has been the 2023 official sponsor of the Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland Podcast, and we are proud supporters of their mission to help children and young adults with special needs meet their full potential. Listen to hear details about the fundraiser and Grindstone Tap Ho...

We have had another fun-filled year of exploring Cleveland and northeast Ohio, and we are loving every minute of it! In this episode, we revisit some of our favorite adventures and discuss how we've grown over the past year. Over the past year, we have published 29 episodes, including 9 restaurants and an interview with our sponsor The Cooper Foundation. As we start our third year, we look for...

The NBA season is here, and The Cleveland Cavaliers provide fast-paced entertainment, competitive action, and a family-friendly activity. We suggest you get your tickets today! The Cavs offer many different ticketing options, including single-game, multi-game, and season tickets. Visit their website at Cavaliers - The official site of the NBA for the latest NBA Scores, Stats & News. | NBA.com...

For this adventure, we went to Progressive Field on the corner of Carnegie and Ontario to see the Cleveland Guardians play ball! It was a day full of fun, adventure, a little mishap and a visit to Heritage Park. The Cleveland Guardians are part of the MLB, and games are family-friendly, accessible, and exciting! The stadium had plenty of food options and you won't find a bad seat in the house....

We celebrated our 50th episode on Cleveland's Tiki Barge! The Cuyahoga River offers beautiful cityscape views of downtown Cleveland. We recommend that you see the views with friends and family and a drink in your hand, on the Tiki Barge. The Tiki Barge crew provides awesome service and accommodations, and there's even a bathroom onboard! Make your reservations during Cleveland's boatin...

On this adventure, Heidi, Toni, and Matt explore the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio. This living museum spans over 3600 acres, showcasing a variety of plants and trees, trails, ponds, a canopy walk, tram tours, and so much more.  We recommend that you pack a lunch and head to the Arboretum for an all-day adventure, you will not be disappointed.  The Holden Arboretum is open year-round, rain or...

On this adventure, Heidi and Toni explore the Avon Heritage Festival, sponsored by Duct Tape at Crushers Stadium. We are joined by special guests Gary and his daughter Kaitlyn, and of course our new team member Matt. We had a fun-filled day eating fair foods, talking to vendors, running bases at Crushers Stadium, and trying to make duct tape art. Please enjoy this episode and please follow Heidi a...

Grab your peanuts and popcorn and head to Classic Park to see the Lake County Captain play ball! The Captains are a High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team, and we recommend going to see the future MLB stars in action. This adventure is affordable, family-friendly, and dog-friendly on Thursdays. You will be sure to find a theme night that's a home run for you! Please visit th...

Special episode Alert!!! Heidi and Toni sit down with Craig Cooper, Founder of the Cooper Foundation, to discuss how and why he and his wife Christine started this nonprofit organization that specializes in supporting children and adults with special needs to reach their full potential. We are very honored to have them as sponsors of our podcast, and we hope that you enjoy learning about their org...

In this episode, Sherri and Karen join Heidi and Toni for a fun-filled girl's weekend. We stayed at an Airbnb in Tremont and revisited some of our favorite northeast Ohio adventures while exploring some new ones too. We all had fun at Good Night John Boy in the Flats, and we went back to Castle Noel and Westside Market; we even got to see the Cleveland Marathon up close! Follow and tag Heidi a...

Heidi and Toni attended The Adam Sandler Comedy Tour at Rocket Mortgage Field House. While this episode is a departure from our typical format, we both are fans of Adam Sandler and SNL, and wanted to share our experience with you. You can hear details about Rocket Mortgage Field House when you listen to our episode featuring The Cleveland Monsters. Please enjoy this special episode. This episode i...

Nuevo Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar is located downtown Cleveland and is within walking distance to the Rock Hall, Science Center, a Cleveland Script sign, the lake, and more. It is a bar and a restaurant, and you will find event space on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the lake as well as downtown. You can follow them on social media and visit their website nuevomodme...

The USS Cod Submarine Memorial is the only submarine museum that is completely intact as an actual submarine; meaning no modifications have been made to the ship. The USS Cod is now docked in Cleveland's Northcoast Harbor, and you can tour this historic submarine and experience what life was like living on an actual submarine! Please note The USS Cod is not handicapped accessible and you will...

16-Bit Bar+Arcade is located in Ohio City on West 25th Street. This is a great, fun and inexpensive way to enjoy a family friendly activity, guys night, date night, the possibilities are endless. This is a dog friendly establishment that offers nostalgia, tasty drinks, duck bowling and more. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade does not offer food but does allow for you to order in or bring your own food. Kids are w...

The Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center is a located in the heart of the city at 310 Carnegie Avenue. This small but mighty museum showcases the progression of firefighting history with exhibits, displays, videos, and an interactive alarm station that messages the command center in the upstairs part of the building. This museum even has an interactive fire safety learning center for a...

We celebrate our 40th episode at Happy Dog! This fun Cleveland establishment is a great place to hear live local music or play trivia while enjoying a tasty hot dog with endless topping options. Happy Dog is located at 5801 Detroit Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44102. Check out their website for hours and event schedules at Happy Dog Cleveland. Follow them on their social media pages, Facebook and Instagr...

Beck Center for the Arts is a small professional theater located in Lakewood Ohio that produces a mix of musicals and plays produced and performed by local artists. This theater also offers various classes for all ages, from ballet to cartooning and many more. We strongly encourage you to visit the Beck Center and seek out your passion, whether it be to watch a performance or join a class, you won...

Nano Brew is located on the corner of route 42 (Pearl) and Bridge Avenue in Ohio City in the Heil's Block building.  It is part of the Market Garden and Bright Side family.  This establishment is dog friendly and has brunch on the weekends, Trivia on Thursdays and monthly drag shows. Check out their website https://www.nanobrewcleveland.com/ to find out more information or to rent out their event...

We had dinner at Bright Side Restaurant located at 1948 West 25th in Ohio City. This hip restaurant serves fresh, local and organic food and every dish is made from scratch.  You will love the atmosphere here and the dog friendly patio.  Please visit their website for hours of operations, or to make a reservations for parties of 10 or more.   https://www.brightsidecle.com .  Fo...

The Bourbon Street Barrel Room serves up authentic New Orleans dishes right in Cleveland's own backyard.  This Tremont hot spot is located at 2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113.  Not only do they have a great food menu, but they serve up Happy Hour every day that they are open, and brunch on Sundays.  Check out their latest information on their website http://www.bourbonstreetb...

While visiting Amish County, we went to the Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens located at 331 Karl Avenue, Dover OH 44622.  Check out their website https://thewarthermuseum.com/ for hours and admission prices and to shop online at the museum.  You can also book private events at this venue.   You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland is prod...