SS William G. Mather, Cleveland

Name: SS William G. Mather
Address: 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, 44114, United States
Telephone: +1 216-694-2000

#36 among attractions in Cleveland

Specialty museum, Museum, Boat or ferry, Ship

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Facts and practical information

The steamship William G. Mather is a retired Great Lakes bulk freighter now restored as a museum ship in Cleveland, Ohio, one of five in the Great Lakes region. She transported cargo such as ore, coal, stone, and grain to ports throughout the Great Lakes, and was nicknamed "The Ship That Built Cleveland" because Cleveland's steel mills were a frequent destination. ()

Coordinates: 41°30'33"N, 81°41'53"W

Address

601 Erieside AveDowntown Cleveland (North Coast Harbor)Cleveland 44114 United States

Contact

+1 216-694-2000

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Day trips

SS William G. Mather – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland Arcade, Public Square.

~760 ftE
Iconic locale filled with music exhibits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
4 min walk • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands as a beacon of music history in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Ohio. This museum is not just a tribute to the genre but a dynamic chronicle of the cultural impact rock and roll has had since its inception.
~1240 ftS
Sport venue, Sport
FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland
6 min walk • FirstEnergy Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, primarily for American football. It is the home field of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, and serves as a venue for other events such as college and high school football, soccer, and concerts.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Cleveland Arcade, Cleveland
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Cleveland, the Cleveland Arcade is a historic architectural marvel that beckons visitors with its grandeur and elegance. Opened in 1890, this two-story arcade was one of the first indoor shopping malls in America and has since been a...
0.7 miS
Large open city plaza and events hub
Public Square, Cleveland
18 min walk • Public Square is the central plaza of Cleveland, Ohio, and a key fixture in the city's urban landscape. This expansive park, which spans 6.5 acres, is not only a green oasis amidst the bustling cityscape but also a hub of cultural and social activity.
~740 ftSE
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
4 min walk • The Great Lakes Science Center is a museum and educational facility in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Many of the exhibits document the features of the natural environment in the Great Lakes region of the United States.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galleria at Erieview, Cleveland
14 min walk • The Galleria at Erieview is a two floor shopping mall that opened in 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, on the east side of the city's downtown. It is adjacent to the Erieview Tower, a 40-story office building. The Galleria is a few blocks away from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
JACK Cleveland Casino, Cleveland
21 min walk • Jack Cleveland Casino is a casino in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Jack Entertainment.
0.5 miSE
Park
The Mall, Cleveland
12 min walk • The Cleveland Mall is a landscaped public park in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. One of the most complete examples of City Beautiful design in the United States, the park is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Public Auditorium, Cleveland
13 min walk • Public Auditorium is a multi-purpose performing arts, entertainment, sports, and exposition facility located in the civic center district of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The 10,000-capacity main auditorium shares its stage with a second venue housed at the facility: the 3,000-capacity Music Hall.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Fountain of Eternal Life, Cleveland
16 min walk • The Fountain of Eternal Life, also known as the War Memorial Fountain and Peace Arising from the Flames of War, is a statue and fountain in downtown Cleveland, Ohio designed by Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Marshall Fredericks and dedicated on May 30, 1964.
~1800 ftE
World War II-era sub open in the summer
USS Cod, Cleveland
9 min walk • USS Cod is a Gato-class submarine, the only vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the cod, an important and very popular food fish of the North Atlantic and North Pacific.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is SS William G. Mather open?

SS William G. Mather is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to SS William G. Mather?

Nearby attractions include Voinovich Park, Cleveland (3 min walk), Rock & Dock at North Coast Harbor Marina, Cleveland (3 min walk), North Coast Harbor, Cleveland (3 min walk), Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland (4 min walk).

How to get to SS William G. Mather by public transport?

The nearest stations to SS William G. Mather:

Light rail

Amtrak • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (8 min walk)
East 9th–North Coast • Lines: 67Ax, 67AX Blue, Blue, Green (8 min walk)

Train

Cleveland (8 min walk)

Bus

79 A/B 51A/B/C 22 26 (20 min walk)
East 6th Street (21 min walk)

Metro

Tower City • Lines: Red (21 min walk)