The season of spooky movies and haunted dreams has finally arrived, and with our airwaves full of creepy stories and situations, it is hard not to ponder how locals would cope if a frightful event struck our own hometown. Would we be able to survive if, say, zombies showed up? Does Cleveland have enough places to hide? Today, we’re going to join in on the spooky fun and take a peek at a few of the best places to hide in Cleveland in the event of a sci-fi style zombie apocalypse.
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Erik Drost/Flickr You’ll find everything you need at the iconic Cleveland Museum of Art. Entertainment, food, water, and oodles of antique armor and weapons. What zombie could eat your flesh when you’ve got a thick layer of chain mail protecting you?
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal
cmh2315fl/Flickr If you have ever driven past this once-impressive building, you have probably found yourself wondering what it was. This structure once served as a railroad terminal that opened to the public in 1897. It was a hub of activity until it closed its doors in 1933, unable to compete with the newly constructed Terminal Tower. This abandoned building is boarded up tight, and it is likely full of rubble to reinforce the doors and windows with. There are plenty of places for lookouts to keep an eye on the surrounding streets, too.
- Progressive Field
rabesphoto/Flickr This one is a no-brainer (and not in a zombie way). Lock the gates behind you and survive off of hot dogs, beer, nachos, and cotton candy. Mmm!
- Heinen’s
Heinen’s/Facebook This gorgeous stone facade isn’t going anywhere, even if hordes of zombies are pushing against it. Of course, it never hurts to be surrounded by groceries and alcohol during the apocalypse, and the beauty of this pretty place will keep you distracted, even as all entertainment outlets cease to exist.
- Warner and Swasey Observatory
Tim Evanson/Flickr This unusual edifice was gifted to Case School of Applied Science in 1919, and its technology was groundbreaking. An on-site 9.5-inch refractor telescope allowed spectators to gaze into the heavens… that is, until Cleveland’s light pollution made the observatory useless. It has sat abandoned ever since, and its labyrinthine halls will become a mansion to you and your crew during the apocalypse.
- Wilson Middle School
Timothy Neesam/Flickr This once charming school opened its doors in 1903 and closed them over a century later in 2005 due to a lack of funding. The brightly colored classrooms have been left to decay. Though abandoned, you can expect to find all sorts of supplies within its expanse. Graffiti reveals that other humans have trespassed on its premises, but they likely weren’t searching for the supplies you’ll need.
- The Veterans Memorial Bridge Subway
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr This subway tunnel was once abuzz with activity. Now, of course, it’s empty and has been since 1954. The site is closed to the public except on select days, meaning few know the location of its entrance. Zombies, having a hunger for brains, probably aren’t smart enough to find the entrance on their own.
- The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cleveland Ohio/Facebook This iconic landmark has delighted locals since 1894, and its bulk could withstand a war, it seems. It weighs hundreds of tons, and it even has a series of underground tunnels to hide, sleep, or meet in.
- The Cleveland Aquarium
Photo ©Rob Vaughn / Used With Permission Ah, the old Cleveland Aquarium. It brings back memories, doesn’t it? What you may not realize is that the site served as a training facility for police dogs, meaning all sorts of unusual supplies are contained within!
Of course, a zombie apocalypse is just a literary archetype. It could never really happen… could it? Have a little fun and share your hypothetical zombie apocalypse plan in the comments below!
Erik Drost/Flickr
You’ll find everything you need at the iconic Cleveland Museum of Art. Entertainment, food, water, and oodles of antique armor and weapons. What zombie could eat your flesh when you’ve got a thick layer of chain mail protecting you?
cmh2315fl/Flickr
If you have ever driven past this once-impressive building, you have probably found yourself wondering what it was. This structure once served as a railroad terminal that opened to the public in 1897. It was a hub of activity until it closed its doors in 1933, unable to compete with the newly constructed Terminal Tower. This abandoned building is boarded up tight, and it is likely full of rubble to reinforce the doors and windows with. There are plenty of places for lookouts to keep an eye on the surrounding streets, too.
rabesphoto/Flickr
This one is a no-brainer (and not in a zombie way). Lock the gates behind you and survive off of hot dogs, beer, nachos, and cotton candy. Mmm!
Heinen’s/Facebook
This gorgeous stone facade isn’t going anywhere, even if hordes of zombies are pushing against it. Of course, it never hurts to be surrounded by groceries and alcohol during the apocalypse, and the beauty of this pretty place will keep you distracted, even as all entertainment outlets cease to exist.
Tim Evanson/Flickr
This unusual edifice was gifted to Case School of Applied Science in 1919, and its technology was groundbreaking. An on-site 9.5-inch refractor telescope allowed spectators to gaze into the heavens… that is, until Cleveland’s light pollution made the observatory useless. It has sat abandoned ever since, and its labyrinthine halls will become a mansion to you and your crew during the apocalypse.
Timothy Neesam/Flickr
This once charming school opened its doors in 1903 and closed them over a century later in 2005 due to a lack of funding. The brightly colored classrooms have been left to decay. Though abandoned, you can expect to find all sorts of supplies within its expanse. Graffiti reveals that other humans have trespassed on its premises, but they likely weren’t searching for the supplies you’ll need.
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr
This subway tunnel was once abuzz with activity. Now, of course, it’s empty and has been since 1954. The site is closed to the public except on select days, meaning few know the location of its entrance. Zombies, having a hunger for brains, probably aren’t smart enough to find the entrance on their own.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Cleveland Ohio/Facebook
This iconic landmark has delighted locals since 1894, and its bulk could withstand a war, it seems. It weighs hundreds of tons, and it even has a series of underground tunnels to hide, sleep, or meet in.
Photo ©Rob Vaughn / Used With Permission
Ah, the old Cleveland Aquarium. It brings back memories, doesn’t it? What you may not realize is that the site served as a training facility for police dogs, meaning all sorts of unusual supplies are contained within!
Some of these hiding places are undeniably spooky. If you like these, you’ll probably enjoy Greater Cleveland’s greatest haunts.
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