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A stunning and unforgettable display of natural beauty isn't far away when you visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden. You will be amazed when you treat your senses to the incredible displays of flowers and plants that can be found at the garden. Among some of the more popular attractions include Orchid Mania that offers you the chance to indulge in the sight of hundreds exotic orchids. There are also special educational and specialty programs offered that include horticultural seminars and camps for the kids.

Artistic expression comes in many forms at Cleveland's Museum of Contemporary Art. For example, you can take in a visually captivating display of life-sized porcelain pigs facing a lectern or the sharp social commentary that is put forth by an exhibit that features various television monitors repeating nonsense syllables over and over again. Established in 1968, this museum features no permanent collections as to constantly attract (and challenge) art lovers to return periodically to see their impressive rotating exhibits.

Don't let the exterior of Cleveland's Duck Island intimidate you. Sure, the building may seem a bit grandiose and intimidating from the outside, but once you find your way in and get comfortable, you'll find that the nightlife venue seems to hark back to a classier era when the simple things like sitting close to your partner, having a quiet conversation and enjoying a well-made cocktail were things that were all worth celebrating. Happily, at Duck Island, they still are.