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Cleveland Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Cleveland Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Cleveland - Founded in 1796, Cleveland became an industrial
town with the opening of the Erie-Ohio Canal that linked the Ohio
River to Lake Erie, and the city's vast iron and coal supplies made
it one of the most important steel and shipbuilding centres in the
country, a sprawling mass of oil refineries, mills and warehouses
along the shores of Lake Erie. Industrial success poured money into
the city and wealthy tycoons built the downtown area that today has
outgrown its 'steel town' image and is a bustling place, a city of
green parklands and lively neighbourhoods with a vibrant
atmosphere. Once the heavily polluted victim of much mockery, its
industrial character has moved beyond the city limits and the
downtown warehouses and factories now house trendy clubs and
restaurants, while museums, and sporting and cultural events
attract many visitors to the city.
Located on
the southern shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River,
Cleveland has a growing cultural presence that has been enhanced by
newly added attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
Museum, the enormous Great Lakes Science Center and six-storey
OMNIMAX Theatre, and the professional sports arenas and stadiums of
the Gateway District that host major sporting events as well as
live entertainment. These are welcome additions to a city already
boasting a world-class orchestra, a celebrated art museum, lively
theatre district and the restored lakefront area. Neighbourhoods
buzz with restaurants and shops, and the Flats, once the industrial
heart of the city occupying both banks of the Cuyahoga River, is
now the booming entertainment and nightlife district of Cleveland.
The historic Warehouse District is downtown's oldest commercial
quarter and is a national Historic Landmark with over 70 fine
examples of Victorian architecture. Once housing merchants' and
manufacturers' goods, the old warehouses are now home to music
clubs, galleries and trendy dining spots. Some
miles out of the city centre are two theme parks with some of the
world's tallest and fastest roller coaster rides at the Cedar Point
Amusement Park in Sandusky, and the Six Flags Worlds of Adventure
in Aurora.
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Cleveland
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1 Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Avenue
www.rockhall.com |
What is it? The term 'rock and roll' was originated by
Cleveland DJ Alan Freed in the early 1950's, and it's partly for
this reason that Cleveland won the fiercely contested honour of
becoming home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Designed by I M
Pei as an 'echo of the energy of rock and roll', the glass and
porcelain pyramid-shaped structure is a celebration of the American
institution of rock music in honour of those who have had an
influential role on modern music. With a permanent collection
drawing from the most impressive and iconic rock and roll artefacts
and a wide-ranging roster of on-going and temporary exhibits, the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to exploring the
past, present and future of the music. The Museum augments its own
massive collection of thousands of artefacts with items on loan
from artists and collectors from around the world. It includes
exhibits dedicated to the museum's choice of all-time top artists,
including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, U2 and the Rolling Stones. As
one of the state's top attractions, it gets particularly crowded on
weekends and advance booking is required.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5.30pm (until 9pm on Wednesdays); in
summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) the museum is also open until
9pm on Saturdays
Phone:(216) 781 7625 |
2. Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
www.glsc.org |
What is it? Located on the lakefront, the glass facade of
the Great Lakes Science Center makes it a perfect match to the
adjacent glass pyramid-shaped structure of the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame. It is one of the largest science museums in the country
with 375 exciting interactive exhibits that explain subjects such
as planet earth, meteorology, sports, music, environment and
technology through hands-on examples. The new Great Lakes
Environment exhibition focuses specifically on the Great Lakes
region. It also contains the region's only OMNIMAX
Theatre.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (closed on Thanksgiving and
Christmas Day)
Phone:(216) 694 2000 |
Cleveland
holidays - Top Events
1. Cleveland Home and Garden Show
From 2007-02-03
To 2007-02-11
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What is it? The most gorgeous floral display in America
happens in Cleveland in February each year, when the city's home
and garden show proves its boast of 'more gardens, more flowers,
more seminars, more home improvement and remodelling displays than
ANY show in the USA'. Not only beautiful gardens are constructed,
but entire houses too.
Where is it? International Exposition Centre, south of the city near the
airport |
2. Slavic Village Harvest Festival
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What is it? Thousands of visitors are attracted each year
to the popular Cleveland ethnic street fair, the Slavic Village
Harvest Festival. The festival is held in the heart of the city's
historic 'Warszawa' neighbourhood which is home to one of the
largest Polish-American communities in the country. The history,
traditions, music and food of this community is showcased at the
festival where visitors enjoy dancing the polka, riding the
trolleybus, sampling tasty dishes and toe-tapping to the
music.
Where is it? Fleet Avenue, Slavic Village Development |
3. Taste of Cleveland
From 2006-09-01
To 2006-09-04
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What is it? For the past 10 years the city of Cleveland
has celebrated its cultural and ethnic diversity with an annual
culinary fest par excellence. The city's top chefs step out of
their kitchens to compete for the 'Best of the Fest' award, while
food enthusiasts can eat their fill from a selection of diverse
options from seafood to sauerkraut or Irish stew. To help keep
things on the boil, the festival also features ongoing
entertainment, a beer garden and sports
lounge.
Where is it? Tower City Amphitheatre, downtown |
4. Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival
From 2007-07-25
To 2007-07-29
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What is it? The three day festival celebrates all things
Irish with a variety of world class music, dancing, theatre,
children's activities, shopping, art and historical exhibits. Many
Irish travelled across the Atlantic to make a new home for
themselves in the United States and this festival focuses on the
preservation of that link.
Where is it? Berea Fairgrounds |
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