One of the nation's oldest African-American museums, this remarkable site chronicles the history of Africans and African-Americans both locally and globally. The museum has 11 permanent exhibits and several hands-on displays.

Designed with kids in mind, this museum offers total interaction. Instead of explaining concepts such as balance, pulse rate, or reflexes, the exhibits invite visitors to learn through hands-on participation. Displays address all areas of health, from dental hygiene to cancer.

This institution rates among the world's greatest museums with good reason. Its in-house offerings, numbering more than 30,000, represent cultures from around the globe. Seventy galleries, spread across three levels, showcase displays on arms and armor, medieval manuscripts and works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. Changing exhibits feature ancient cities, photography, Asian art and contemporary masters such as Picasso

This museum provides a fascinating educational experience for all ages. More than a million specimens related to anthropology, archaeology and many of the other "ologies" are on hand at this science museum. Whether they're looking for educational programs, interpretive exhibits or research displays, visitors find exhibits fascinating. Guests are also intrigued by the planetarium shows and the extensive collection of mounted animals found in Sears Hall. Seasonal stargazing in the observatory is a must-see.

One of only twelve Federal Reserve banks in the country, Cleveland's branch proudly combines stunning, historic architecture and modern technology. Golden marble greets visitors in the soaring lobby, and the 100-ton steel vault door (which leads to the world's largest indoor vault) is so precisely balanced that a single person can close it. A learning center and money museum help to elucidate the role of money and its history in the world. Tours of the facility are for groups only.