www.mikecleveland.com http://www.mikecleveland.com Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Spending the Weekend in Cleveland: Must Do’s! http://www.mikecleveland.com/2013/03/21/spending-the-weekend-in-cleveland-must-dos/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2013/03/21/spending-the-weekend-in-cleveland-must-dos/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=52 When you are traveling to Cleveland, there are so many things to see and do. Cleveland is full of amazing attractions. But when you are just going for the weekend, there are some things that you must do.

West Side Market – This market is not only a great sight to see, with all of the different vendors selling a variety of products, but is also a great way to do some shopping. You can purchase a great number of fresh fruits and vegetables along with many other baked goods, flowers, cheese, candy, sauces, and much more. There are not many like it left in the United States.

USS Cod Submarine Memorial – Visiting this submarine is a great way to get a look at the inside of a submarine and how they work. It is the last of the submarine fleet that was used in WWII and has not been altered. You will enter and exit by using the original ladders and hatches. This is a great piece of history to see.

Christmas Story House – Whether you’ve seen the movie or not, this is a great attraction to see. This house is the setting for the movie A Christmas Story. It has been restored to its original setting of the movie featuring all of the props and even rare behind the scene photos from the making of the movie.The information doesn’t stop now. Keep looking: Bangor Fleet and Family Sponsor Submarine Simulator Tour

]]> http://www.mikecleveland.com/2013/03/21/spending-the-weekend-in-cleveland-must-dos/feed/ 0 Affordable Fun in Cleveland: Free and Inexpensive Events http://www.mikecleveland.com/2012/01/31/affordable-fun-in-cleveland-free-and-inexpensive-events/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2012/01/31/affordable-fun-in-cleveland-free-and-inexpensive-events/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=51 Cleveland’s eclectic communities provide entertainment for everyone, from its downtown area, the east side, west side, southwest or southeast areas. Cleveland has seasonal activities and is a city that invites tourism, providing fun and adventure, even if you’re on a shoestring. Presently, there is reconstruction going on around the Innerbelt, so the Regional Transit Authority is the best way to get into downtown Cleveland, especially with its daily discount passes. Affordable family fun in Cleveland year found, also features canal rides, zoo and rain forest tours, museum tours for the entire family, state park tours and picnics, and sporting events featuring the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Gladiators, and the Cleveland Indians.

Cleveland will keep visitors and families, thoroughly entertained with its free and inexpensive events during the day and the evening. Cleveland has recently announced its top web site which features the best and most reasonable accommodations, historic sites, the best in varied cultural restaurants with top culinary chefs, by providing special coupons and passes and much more. December will indeed be mild and a little cold, but its winterfest activities will be great, such as sleigh rides while classic music is performed, celtic music and dance performances, Vienna Boys Choir and Peter, Paul, and Mary performances, annual jazz concerts and annual chamber music throughout the month, and the great Harlem Globe Trotters show.

]]> http://www.mikecleveland.com/2012/01/31/affordable-fun-in-cleveland-free-and-inexpensive-events/feed/ 0 Getting Around the City: Your Transportation Guide for Cleveland http://www.mikecleveland.com/2012/01/17/getting-around-the-city-your-transportation-guide-for-cleveland/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2012/01/17/getting-around-the-city-your-transportation-guide-for-cleveland/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=48 Getting around the City: Your Transportation Guide to Cleveland provides you information on your transportation options in the city. Getting around Cleveland is easy and efficient by using one of the many transportation options in the city. Besides the pubic bus service in the city, there are also trolleys, rail service, shuttles and taxi services.

The Greater Regional Transit Authority or RTA, provides the bulk of alternative forms of transportation in Cleveland and its service is considered to be among the nation’s finest. The Regional Transit Authority has service to all of the important attractions in the city, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Browns Stadium, Quicken Loans Arena, all of the colleges and universities in the Greater Cleveland area and the important shopping and dining areas of the city. Basic fare is on par with any other major American metropolitan transit system and discounts are available for senior citizens and people living with disabilities.

Being in a major American city like Cleveland, you can also find a number of tour buses that operate in the city, airport shuttles and taxi/limousine services. If you want rent a bicycle, there are several bicycle shops in Cleveland that allow bicycle rentals as well as bicycle helmets for your safety.

]]> http://www.mikecleveland.com/2012/01/17/getting-around-the-city-your-transportation-guide-for-cleveland/feed/ 0 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/12/25/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/12/25/the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=47 Since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation formed in 1983, hundreds of artists and bands have been inducted. The first official ceremony was held in 1986, inducting the likes of Chuck Berry, Ray Charles and James Brown. It was nine years later that a physical home for a Hall of Fame Museum was opened on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio.

The museum was opened to both celebrate the legends inducted into the Hall of Fame as well as to educate the fans on the historical importance of the rock and roll genre. The original plan was to open a museum in New York, where the foundation was originally formed, with other possible sites in Philadelphia, Memphis, Chicago or New Orleans. A delegation from the foundation toured all the potential sites and finally settled on Cleveland as the ideal site. A poll taken by USA Today also showed that the popular choice with the general public was also Cleveland.

The museum showcases an extensive collection of memorabilia from the world of rock and roll. Instruments and personal effects associated with the legends of the music genre are on display in various exhibitions celebrating the long and lauded history of rock.

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Come here in summer to enjoy some unique festivals including the popular event of Basin-Robbins ice cream festival. With a display of ice creams of 31 flavors, this family-friendly fest will surely offer you and your family a palatable experience. Also satisfy your food craving at the Great American Rib Cook-off and Music festival held here on Memorial Day weekend each year. This notable food festival of Cleveland is a popular fun-filled four-day event that not only offers you vast choices of scrumptious dishes, but also a wide variety of amusement options including live music shows. Also a number of kid-friendly activities and entertainment choices are found within the festival venue of Great American Rib Cook-off and Music festival.

Cleveland also boasts a number of ethnic festivals including the Asian festival, Greek Heritage festival and many more. Whether or not you are a fan of international cuisines, come here to enjoy a wide array of entertainment and activities that each of these Cleveland ethnic festivals boasts. Also check out the community feasts and parades that happen during special occasions all through the year. Truly, the township of Cleveland boasts a festive milieu no matter when you visit. Just choose the ones that suit your interest and plan for attending the fun-filled Cleveland events during your vacation or visit to this city.

]]> http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/12/13/the-festivals-of-cleveland-when-to-visit/feed/ 0 What To Do and See On the Lake Erie Waterfront http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/09/what-to-do-and-see-on-the-lake-erie-waterfront/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/09/what-to-do-and-see-on-the-lake-erie-waterfront/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=11 If your planning on taking a trip to the Lake Erie waterfront, you can definitely expect to get a piece of mind. There’s so much to do there that you may want to plan ahead of time. You can find many different types of casinos and gaming. There are also many family attractions that you will just love to get involved in. Ferries and cruises are available of course at a small cost to you. There is all type of nightlife spots, and dining spots that you will absolutely fall in love with. If you love arts and theater, you can count on different opera shows, and even gallery shows to keep you busy. Shopping is very common as well at the Lake Erie waterfront. You will definitely have to make a list of things that you would like to do prior to going that way you won’t miss out on anything. You can actually look on their website with a full list of attractions. There is so much in each and every category for kids and adults to get involved in. Lake Erie waterfront makes a terrific family vacation spot each and every year. It’s one of the best.

]]> http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/09/what-to-do-and-see-on-the-lake-erie-waterfront/feed/ 0 Dining Done Right in Cleveland: The Best Eateries http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/06/dining-done-right-in-cleveland-the-best-eateries/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/06/dining-done-right-in-cleveland-the-best-eateries/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=10 Cleveland has an amazing variety of cuisines and one can go on a trip around the world by just visiting a few of our amazing eateries. Traditional Cleveland food is at its best at Sokowskis University in where you can sample homemade perogies and chicken paprikash. If you are a foodie then be sure to stop at Lola Bistro, the restaurant of Michael Simon. Here you will be amazed by the innovative menu that does a great job at using local grown and produced items. Another great eatery is Touch Supper Club located in historical Ohio City. Touch has an intimate lounge vibe with amazing takes on comfort foods such as grilled cheese sandwiches. No gastronomical tour of Cleveland would be complete without a trip to Panini-s for an amazing sandwich stacked high with corned beef, coleslaw and topping it off with a fried egg. If you are in the mood for something a bit more exotic then travel to the Euclid corridor and have a bowl of Raman at Noodle Cat. Noodle cat supplies us with traditional Japanese soups done in novel new ways. Regardless of what you have a taste for you will find it here in Cleveland.

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The Brownstone Inn accommodates five guest rooms all with private baths and featuring high speed internet access. This sensational Victorian house built in 1874 is surrounded by incomparable architecture, pocket doors and elegant details throughout. Relax in the parlor room enjoying a glass of wine or reading a book. It is a perfect setting for the whole family to enjoy.

The Glidden House boasts sixty rooms inside a 1910 French gothic mansion located near the Cleveland Museum of Art. Each room has a 42′ flat screen TV and wireless internet access. Sit down and have a glass of wine at the wine bar and enjoy a savory appetizer. The carriage house is home to a Brazilian restaurant with mouth watering cuisine the whole family will take pleasure in.

The Washington Place Bistro and Inn is located in little Italy and was built in 1896 and renovated in 2010. In each of the seven guest suites lie a glass shower, a 40′ flat screen TV and a complimentary continental breakfast. This beautiful stone building brings out the best in accommodations. Enjoy an evening with no internet in a quiet romantic setting.

]]> http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/05/the-best-boutique-hotels-in-cleveland/feed/ 0 Cleveland : A City of History and Culture http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/04/cleveland-a-city-of-history-and-culture/ http://www.mikecleveland.com/2011/09/04/cleveland-a-city-of-history-and-culture/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mikecleveland.com/?p=8 Visiting Cleveland Ohio is a great way to spend your vacation. This fair city boasts a fascinating history that includes The Underground Railroad, oil tycoons, and beautiful landmarks. There are many wonderful places to visit and fun facts to learn. You can take a gastronomical tour of world in downtown Cleveland or go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If you are feeling adventurous, take a short drive to University Circle and see the amazing Botanical Gardens and walk around the newly remodeled Art Museum. Just beyond this is our thriving Little Italy, which is sure to please even the fussiest of travelers. Just a short walk away from University Circle is the area called Coventry by the locals, which boasts everything from boutique shops, toys stores, and restaurants to nightclubs and sports bars. Hot summer days can be spent on our beautiful beaches that sit along the shore of Lake Erie. If you are into architecture, spend an afternoon exploring Tower City or take a trip to the West Side Market or the famous Great Lakes Brewery. Regardless of what type of activities you like to do on your vacation, you will find it here in Cleveland.

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