Insider's Guide: Five Football Landmarks To Visit in Cleveland

Pro Football Hall of Fame: First opened in 1963, this Canton museum is widely recognized as America’s premier sports Hall of Fame. The museum presents all of the greatest NFL idols of history through stories of the past, football memorabilia and much more. 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton, 330-456-8207, profootballhof.com

FirstEnergy Stadium: Located on the same site as the now demolished Cleveland Municipal Stadium, FirstEnergy Stadium has been home to the Cleveland Browns since 1999. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5001, clevelandbrowns.com

John Heisman Birthplace: Known most commonly as the name on the Heisman Memorial Trophy, the NFL coach is known for helping legalize the forward pass in 1906 after three years of writing to the NFL rules committee. 3928 Bridge Ave., Cleveland

The Jim Brown Statue: While you’re at FirstEnergy Stadium, check out the statue of the Hall of Famer. Brown played with the Browns from 1957 to 1965 and is considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5001

League Park: Built in 1891, it held many legendary games, such as the 1920 World Series. The park was also home to the Cleveland Rams before their move to Los Angeles in 1946. 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, 216-789-1083, leaguepark.info