Blogging from A-Z

Jason and I moved here almost 18 years ago and I’m proud to call it home.  There is more than the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and LeBron James, although both of those are hot tickets to be sure.  I think most people are surprised to find that it’s a very international feeling city.  Someone from Iowa told me that he heard it was the New York City of Ohio.  I don’t know about that, but having grown up around and attended college in Columbus, I’d pick CLE any day of the week.

1. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame   Most people are familiar that this is the place to come in Cleveland and it’s worth a visit.  It sits on Lake Erie and is next door to the world class Science Center.
2. Sporting Event – I’d stick with the Cavs or the Indians for now, but we’ll see if the Browns can finally win a game this year.  We do have two great pro sports teams with excellent homes.
3. Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center outside of NYC with over 1,000 yearly events.  The old theaters are gorgeous.
4. Lake View Cemetery  This is still one of my favorite places.  I’ve written two posts about it here and here.  President Garfield and his family’s caskets lay in full view, and the likes of John D Rockefeller and Eliot Ness are buried here.  Also has a great view of the city.
5. Cleveland Museum of Art + Botanical Garden, two of my favorite places to spend a day and they’re right next to each other.
6. Great Lakes Brewery for a meal and tour.  No pics for this one but the restaurant is great and the free brewery tour is impressive with samples to be had.
7. Spend a night at the 9 and have a drink or two at the Vault in the basement.  The hotel is very sexy and the they left the original bank vaults in the basement and made a very cool place to hang out and grab a drink.
   

   

    

8. East 4th. If you are going to be downtown in the evening or before a game, this is the place to be!  This is where Michael Symon’s restaurant Lola is located.
9. Cleveland does have some beach, but if that’s not your thing grab a ride on the Goodtime boat to take you on a two hour tour of the city.
10. Chagrin Falls  So, if you have a car or a friend to take you a bit outside the city, I’d recommend the charming village of Chagrin Falls.  This is a photo from Glow Night, the night before the hot air balloon races.

What on your favorite list of the city you live in?