The national smoker’s holiday just passed but that doesn’t mean we’re done getting high Whether you need 4/20 as an excuse to blaze or you keep a bong in every room and a jar full of edibles by your bedside, one thing is sure: it’s always best to pair your smile with something fun and stimulating. Let the ideas and activities on this list take your enjoyment of Cleveland to new, ahem, highs. And don’t forget to save a hit for us.
Eat Your Way Through the Best Sandwiches in Cleveland
Cleveland has a plethora of great sandwich options. We wrote up the 25 best in town. What better way to try out some of the best sandwiches then to do it when high? Credit: Scene ArchivesPins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade
1880 West 25th St., Cleveland
A project that was first announced in 2019 finally reached the finish line in March. Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, which opened in Ohio City, was previously home to Daniels Furniture. The sprawling entertainment complex spans 27,000 square feet spread across two floors. While the all-ages social destination is one cohesive attraction, it is comprised of two separate venues. Cleveland gamers likely will be familiar with 16-Bit, the classic arcade game emporium that for six years lured nerds to Lakewood. Joining that concept is Pins Mechanical, Rise’s duckpin bowling brand. It’s like a playground for high people. Credit: Doug TrattnerIce Cream Tour at Mitchell’s
1867 West 25th St., Cleveland
A tour of an ice cream plant and eating ice cream while high? Awesome. In 2014, Mitchell’s opened their flagship store on West 25th in Ohio City and they also offer tours of their production facility! These are tasting tours, so be prepared to try some delicious ice cream. Credit: Scene ArchivesBrowse a Local Bookstore
We really have a great selection of local bookstores all over Northeast Ohio and everything will sound that much better when high. Visible Voice in Tremont, Appletree Books and Mac’s Backs in Cleveland Heights, Horizontal Books and Zubal Books in Ohio City, Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights, Learned Owl in Hudson, Fireside Books in Chagrin Falls and the Bookshop in Lakewood are all worthy of a trip.
Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Loganberry/FacebookDo Something (Safe) in the Metroparks
The Emerald Necklace is one of Northeast Ohio’s most treasured assets and the envy of tons of other big cities. There’s something for everyone. Walk, hike, bike, rollerblade, skip, jump, bird watch, sleep, picnic, lounge, golf — whatever. It’s nature, and it’s magnificent. Just don’t do anything too crazy when you’re high. Credit:Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad/FacebookStream a Movie That was Filmed in Cleveland
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There’s nothing better than watching a movie when you’re stoned, and it’s even more far out when you see your own city in a film. We all know about the Avengers, A Christmas Story and of course Draft Day. But did you know over 50 movies have been filmed in Northeast Ohio? Some of our favorites include American Splendor, The Kings of Summer, The Land and Take Shelter but there are a ton of good ones. Credit: Scene ArchivesDuckpin Bowling at Hi and Dry
2221 Professor Ave., Cleveland
Yeah, regular bowling is fun, but why not try something new. Duckpin Bowling gives you three turns per frame, on shorter lanes, with smaller balls. So if you’re not so good at the real thing, this place is perfect to not embarrass yourself, unless you’re really, really high. Credit: Hi and Dry/FacebookWatch an Indie or Classic Film at the Cinematheque
11610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Wanna do a joint and something fun? Check out the Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cinematheque is known for plenty. It shows dozens of foreign language and art films a season. If it’s Thursday through Sunday, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a wonderful movie that you might not normally see and something that’ll blow your stoned mind. Credit: Scene ArchivesCredit: Scene ArchivesVisit Lake View Cemetery
12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
It may be a little creepy to visit a cemetery when you’re stoned but in the best way possible The final resting place of John D. Rockefeller, Eliot Ness, Revolutionary War soldiers, Ray Chapman and more famous and influential people than we have time to name, Lake View Cemetery is also, of course, home to the President Garfield memorial. The view from the second floor balcony is one of the most majestic and underrated in the whole city. Credit: Scene ArchivesGet Lost at the Cleveland Museum of Art
One of the best art museums around sits on East Boulevard just waiting for you. The world-renowned collection spans continents and eras, from Italian Renaissance to modern, from ancient Greece to African, and more. Obviously, always more. Spend a day getting lost.
Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Scene archivesHit the Drive-In Movie Theater
During the pandemic, ticket sales at drive-ins hit records and, thankfully, a whole new generation experienced the joy of rolling down the windows and taking in a flick under the stars. But just because regular cinemas are open doesn’t mean it’s time to sink into a luxury chair bathed in air conditioning. The drive-in is still where it’s at. Aut-O-Rama this year will offer not only new releases but also fan favorites and cult classics from years past. Discover, or rediscover, what the magic is all about. Credit: Scene ArchivesForest City Shuffleboard
4506 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
A bar/restaurant devoted solely to shuffleboard? Sounds awesome. That’s what you can find in Ohio City at Forest City Shuffleboard. Bring your friends, warm up your arms, and sling those discs. And do you know what’s even better than shuffleboard? Shuffleboard, on weed. Credit:Scene ArchivesHit Up A Comedy Show
Whether it’s Hilarities on East Fourth, the Improv in the Flats, Something Dada at the Beck Center, Accidental Comedy or one of many bars and clubs around town that host local comedy nights, there’s almost always a comedy show happening around town. Who doesn’t love a night of drinks and laughter?
Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Scene ArchivesDo Something (Safe) in the Metroparks
The Emerald Necklace is one of Northeast Ohio’s most treasured assets and the envy of tons of other big cities. There’s something for everyone. Walk, hike, bike, rollerblade, skip, jump, bird watch, sleep, picnic, lounge, golf — whatever. It’s nature, and it’s magnificent. Just don’t do anything too crazy when you’re high. Credit: Scene ArchivesTabletop Board Game Cafe
1810 W. 25th St., Cleveland
For those who are content to chill and play board games but also want a change of scenery and a drink, Tabletop in Ohio City is the perfect night out, with friends, with a date, with strangers, really with anyone. They have game concierges ready and willing to help which game is right for you. They also have a bar and good food so plan to go here the next time you’re looking for something besides your regular bar. Credit: Scene ArchivesFree First Saturdays at MOCA Cleveland
11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Cleveland’s Museum of Contemporary Art is free to all on the first Saturday of every month. With ever-changing exhibits, the museum is worth visiting multiple times a year on these Saturdays, as you can always see something you’ve never seen before.
Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Scene ArchivesChow Down Some Food at the West Side Market
1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland
Want a fun day where you can walk around a local landmark while sampling delicious foods from all over the world? We think that sounds like a great idea. And that’s exactly what you’ll get at the West Side Market. And you can also buy some food to take home and cook to prepare a meal if you’re not too high. Credit: Scene ArchivesCheck Out the Animals at the Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way., Cleveland
While the zoo’s annual special events – the winter lights display, the Asian lanterns – have packed them in, chances are it’s been awhile since you went simply to take in the wonder of our animal pals. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has some new ones this year, including a bearcat and Malayan tiger cub. Cute animals aren’t just for the kiddos. Credit: Scene ArchivesVisit the Natural History Museum
You know what’s better than seeing some dinosaur bones? Seeing some dinosaur bones when you’re high as a kite. Credit: Scene ArchivesGame Night at Punch Bowl Social Club
1086 West 11th St., Cleveland
Punch Bowl Social has it all when it comes to adult fun. From old school arcade games, to shuffleboard to discount bowling on Saturdays, the Flats bar is a playground for grown-ups. Credit: Scene ArchivesGet Lost in Plants and Flowers at the Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd., Cleveland
There’s nothing like looking closely at super rare plants and flowers when you’re high. If you’re stoned enough, you can get lost in just one small section of the Botanical Gardens. Trust us. Credit: Scene ArchivesPutt Putt and Candy Browsing at Sweeties
6700 Brookpark Dr., Cleveland
A candy store with every possible candy you can think of and mini-golf with 36 holes is the perfect night on weed. Lucky for us, Sweeties has both of these things so what are you waiting for? Credit: Scene ArchivesExplore the Science Center
601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland
The Science Center is one of the more underrated gems in town. It often gets overlooked because of its more famous next door neighbor but it’s a great place to kill an afternoon and things there will blow your mind when you’re high. Credit: Scene ArchivesSuperelectric Pinball Parlor
6500 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
Superelectric is a pinball parlor where fun-loving folks can while away the days playing vintage arcade games like pinball and anything else from the strange, cool world of vintage gaming. In addition to pinball and other games, there’s a full service bar plus a kitchen. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick
2155 Broadview Rd.., Cleveland
The witch museum, which is the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to witchcraft, is meant as a family-friendly tourist attraction mostly focusing on the modern Wicca movement in America and Britain but it’s definitely more fun when high. The collection was started as part of a museum in New York City in the 1960s and was brought to Ohio in 2015.
