Spent a few days in Cleveland a few years ago. Really loved the art museum, great paintings and no charge to tour.
My favorite place in Cleveland though was The Christmas Story Museum. It is the actual house from the movie that was used for exterior shots. The inside has been redone to look exactly like the rooms from the flick.
After the tour guide gives you a brief history you are turned loose to explore the house. It's all there, dad's wrapped bowling ball, the Lifebuoy soap, the Little Orphan Annie decoder ring, Randy's spot under the sink and, of course Ralphie's Red Ryder BB Gun.
We had a blast.
http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com