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Cleveland

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Introduction

Cleveland at night

You'll see why "Cleveland Rocks" after a visit to the birthplace of rock-n-roll in northeast Ohio. But it doesn't end there, Cleveland is also known for its vivacious art scene, major sporting events and wide range of culturally diverse foods.

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Sights and Activities

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a great place to relive the greatest moments in rock history at the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Legendary memorabilia fills the halls, from Tina Turner to Jimi Hendrix. The Rock Hall also features special art exhibits, concerts and music classes.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and The RainForest - Even if you spend a whole day at the Zoo, you probably won't see everything because there are over 3,000 animals. Be sure to check out the tropic wildlife in the RainForest exhibit - it's a popular attraction.
PlayhouseSquare District, Cleveland's theatre district, offers plenty of concerts, plays, ballets and festivals - and the PlayhouseSquare theatre brings in over a million people annually as the second largest performance arts center in the United States.
Cleveland Browns Stadium is home to NFL team the Cleveland Browns. Join the roaring crowd for unforgettable pro football games!
Progressive Field is the world-class baseball field where MLB team Cleveland Indians play home games. Come cheer them on!
Glass Blowing - Experience the magic of glass blowing at the Glass Bubble Project in Ohio city. Local artists give free public demonstrations. Browse the gallery and you might find a piece of hand blown glass art that fits your fancy. Visit the website for more information.
East Fourth Street Entertainment District - East 4th is a pedestrian friendly area lined with dining and entertainment. Catch a comedy show at Hilarities, a concert at the House of Blues or grab a drink and go bowling at Corner Alley.
Coventry Village - Artists and bohemians flock to this area for community events. Grab some coffee, listen to a poetry reading, and see your favorite indie bands put on a show for those who like to stray a little off the beaten path.
University Circle - Immerse yourself in a cultural hub of art and history museums, galleries, botanical gardens, and theaters. Located just next to Little Italy if you find yourself searching for great food and wine nearby!
Amish Country is a great place to escape the city and enjoy the simpler things in life, from historical homes to amazing food to beautiful antiques.
b.a. Sweetie Candy Company is a giant candy superstore shelves loads of candy. You might feel a little nostalgic when you see the wide selection of retro treats from your own childhood available for purchase!
Music Saves is a must for audiophiles looking to get their hands on a wide variety of music. This independent record store also hosts free in-store concerts!
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern was originally at the forefront of social and political efforts. This landmark once named the Croation Liberty Home now serves up many eclectic musical acts as a popular concert venue.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, but is worlds away from the busy city. The winding Cuyahoga - the "crooked river" as named by American Indians - gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

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Events and Festivals

Tremont Art Hop - Explore this beautiful historic neighborhood when a multitude of art galleries open their door to the public. Art Hop is the second Friday of each month starting at 6:00pm.
The Feast of the Assumption Festival - The four-day Feast of the Assumption (August 15) is a mix of religion and secular fun. The length of Mayfield Road, between Euclid Avenue and Cleveland Heights is closed off to traffic. In its place are carnival rides, delicious Italian-themed food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and live music stages. The event draws more than 100,000 visitors each year. Admission is free.

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Weather

Cleveland is characterized by a humid continental climate. Warm summers last from June to September with average highs of around 24-28 °C and lows of 14-16 °C. Winters from December to February see maximum temperatures averaging around or just above zero, while nights average -4 °C to -7 °C. Absolute high and low are 40 °C and -29 °C!
Average annual precipitation is almost 1,000 mm with a fairly constant pattern throughout the year, though somewhat wetter during the warmer months, with sometimes heavy showers combined with thunderstorms after hot weather. Snowfall is possible from late October to early April, though most of it falls from December to mid-March, with around 15 inches (38 centimetres) a month on average.

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Getting There

By Plane

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is about 9 miles (14 kilometres) from the central business district of Cleveland. It mainly has domestic flights, though international connections include Cancun, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Toronto and Montreal.

To/from the airport

Public Transport: the airport is connected to the Cleveland Rapid Transit system. Passengers can board Red Line trains at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (RTA Rapid Transit station) airport terminal. During late night/early morning hours, service is provided by bus #75 from Hopkins to Downtown Cleveland.
Car: the rental cars are available, but at a distance from the airport and a relatively high cost. Taxis ply the route between the airport and downtown Cleveland as well.

By Train

There are a few trains operated by Amtrak that travel to and from Cleveland.

The Capitol Limited between Washington DC and Chicago, via Cleveland.
The Lake Shore Limited between New York/Boston and Chicago, via Albany and Cleveland.

By Car

Cleveland can easily be reached by car from the Interstate 71 from Columbus and Cincinnati, Interstate 77 from Akron and Interstates 90, 480 and 490.

By Bus

Greyhound offers bus connections to other cities in Ohio and beyond.

By Boat

The port is one of the biggest in the region, but mainly used for bulk transport.

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Getting Around

By Car

Many international rental companies have a wide selection of rental cars and these include Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Budget and Alamo/National. Most companies will require you are at least 25 years of age, although younger people might be able to rent cars at slightly higher rates and with some insurance differences as well. A national driver's license is usually enough, but an additional international one is recommended. Also note that it usually costs more to include lots of other extra things. For example extra drivers, GPS, the first full tank, SLI (Supplemental Liability Insurance), PAI (Personal Accident Insurance, usually covered already at home), road assistance/service plan, and drop-off costs for one-way rentals.
If you want to book a car, it is recommended that you book your car before arriving in the USA. This is almost always (much) cheaper compared to just showing up. Also, try and book with a so-called 'broker', which usually works together with a few or many car rental companies and can offer the best deal. Some examples include Holidayautos, Holidaycars and Sunny Cars. Some of the cheapest deals to book from Europe, includes Drive-USA, which also has a German version.

For more information and tips about renting cars and campers, additional costs, insurance, traffic rules, scenic routes and getting maps and fuel it is advised to check the USA Getting Around section.

By Public Transport

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is one of the best in North America and operates a system of a buses and a rail mass transit system. The latter consists of two light rail lines, known as the Green and Blue Lines, and a heavy rail line, the Red Line. In 2008, RTA completed installing a bus rapid transit line.

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Sleep

Property	Address	Type	Popularity
America's Best Value Inn	14043 Brook Park Road	hotel	67
Motel 6 Willoughby	35110 maplegrove road Willoughby, OH 44094	HOTEL	-
Motel 6 Cleveland - Middleburg Heights	7219 Engle Road Cleveland	HOTEL	-

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Keep Connected

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Post

The US Postal Service is very good and well priced mail system. There are hundreds of big and small post offices in Cleveland. If wanting to send a letter or postcard it is best just to leave it in a blue mail box with the proper postage. There are also private postal services like FedEx, UPS and DHL.

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