Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Cleveland

Name: Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Address: 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland, 44113-2347, United States
Telephone: +1 216-862-8803

#30 among attractions in Cleveland

Aquarium, Park, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is an aquarium in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Occupying the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse building located on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River in the city's Flats district, the aquarium, which opened in January 2012, consists of approximately 70,000 square feet of exhibition space and features 55 exhibits over 9 thematic concentrations representing both local and exotic species of fish. The facility is the only independent, free-standing aquarium in the state of Ohio and ended a 26-year period that the city lacked a public aquarium. ()

Elevation: 574 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°29'48"N, 81°42'14"W

Address

2000 Sycamore StDowntown Cleveland (The Flats)Cleveland 44113-2347 United States

Contact

+1 216-862-8803

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Day trips

Greater Cleveland Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland Arcade, Quicken Loans Arena, West Side Market.

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Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
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Canal
Ohio and Erie Canal, Cleveland
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Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
JACK Cleveland Casino, Cleveland
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Sport venue, Sport
Public Auditorium, Cleveland
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0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Tower City Center, Cleveland
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Architecture, Observation decks and towers, Roof deck
Terminal Tower, Cleveland
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Greater Cleveland Aquarium open?

Greater Cleveland Aquarium is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Cleveland Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland (2 min walk), Main Avenue Bridge, Cleveland (4 min walk), Ohio and Erie Canal, Cleveland (5 min walk), Detroit–Superior Bridge, Cleveland (5 min walk).

How to get to Greater Cleveland Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Cleveland Aquarium:

Light rail

Settlers Landing • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (5 min walk)
Flats East Bank • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (5 min walk)

Bus

79 A/B 51A/B/C 22 26 (10 min walk)
East 6th Street (20 min walk)

Metro

Tower City • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
West 25th–Ohio City • Lines: Red (22 min walk)

Train

Cleveland (19 min walk)