Cleveland

The listings below include locations in the Cleveland area and other parts of northeast Ohio. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

Stories

Heroes and Villains in Cincinnati

A report and photo gallery from the 2018 International Steampunk Symposium

By Anton Cancre | May 11, 2018

The International Steampunk Symposium has been running steadily since 2012, and it's become one of the major steampunk events in the Midwest. What makes a con are the people, and this one is a caring, inclusive, and welcoming event.

Most Steampunk City?

Yes, some cities are steampunk hotspots, but ranking them is an exercise in absurdity

By Stephen Beale | Apr 18, 2018

A few years ago, a real estate blog crunched some numbers to rank "The 50 Most Steampunk Cities in America." A few criteria were reasonable, but others were ridiculous. Here's our take.

Welcome

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American regions, with more to come. We also have several pages of resources for artists, writers, and people with an interest in 19th century history. The site launched in March 2018 and is currently in public beta (meaning "please excuse our dust"). Read more. . .