 Description
Cities
are great to visit because they each have a different atmosphere. We set
out to participate in the U2 Fan Celebration at the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame. Instead we found so many opportunities to experience the local culture
that we missed the celebration entirely!
Highlights
(i.e. best things to do, memorable moments, etc.)
On our drive from Chicago to Cleveland we stopped at the African Safari
Wildlife Park. It was quite an experience to drive through an area where
various animals walked right up to the car to be feed and pet.
 Almost
all of Cleveland participates in the yearly Parade the Circle event. If
they have not made floats and costumes with a local group to parade around
University Circle, they have brought out their lawn chairs and blankets
to watch the event. In addition to watching this creative parade, we were
able to visit several of Cleveland's main attractions at discounted rates.
The kids were amazed at the armor collection in the Cleveland Art Museum
while we impressed with the wonderful environment for the Ohio animals
in the Wildlife Center at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
All four of us danced and sang our way through the world famous Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. We played with the interactive exhibits,
watched video clips and saw stage costumes. For even more animals we spent
Father's Day at the Cleveland Zoo. There was a special dinosaur exhibit
where we saw these magnificent creatures in a real environment.
 Quick
tips/suggestions
Don't: Think that the only thing to
do in Cleveland is go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have museums
for every type of interest, ethnic neighborhoods with good food, and a
beautiful lakefront.
Do: Visit the Cleveland Museum of Art.
It's free year round for everyone. Even if you are not an art lover it
gets you down to University Circle which may be the most beautiful place
in the city. There is a huge lake in front with a beautiful park for you
to walk through. Most of the museums in the city are in University Circle.
Do: Have at least one dinner in Cleveland's
Little Italy.
Don't: Forget to look for coupons. You
can find discounts of several activities, hotels and dinners at www.travelcleveland.com.
Best Way to get around
Getting There: If you do not live nearby,
you can fly into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We drove from
Chicago which was about a five hour trip.
Getting Around: Cleveland appeared to
have good public transportation system with several buses available everywhere
we went. We drove from place to place. Parking on the street was not usually
available. Parking lots usually charged around $7.00 for the entire day
or $5.00 for the evening.
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