Cleveland Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Cleveland. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Sitting on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is about as Midwest as Midwest gets. Part of a cluster that includes Akron, Youngstown, Canton and Toledo, Cleveland is no longer Ohio's biggest city (a distinction that now belongs to Columbus),... Continue reading »
History

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Few if any cities have endured reinvention as many times as Cleveland, Ohio. Founded by Moses Cleveland (the "a" was dropped from the city's spelling in 1831) and incorporated as a city in 1837, the city evolved from a frontier town in the 18... Continue reading »
Where to stay

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Downtown Cleveland has become a prime area for development, business, and, of course, hotels. The downtown skyline has changed dramatically with the addition of skyscrapers touting big business, the largest of which is the Key Tower. Down... Continue reading »
Eat drink

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Though it will always be better know for its rock than its rolls (or steaks or cakes), Cleveland nonetheless has some serious chops when it comes to places to eat. And despite its location on the shores of a Great Lake, Cleveland boasts some... Continue reading »
Entertainment

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In a city nicknamed the "Rock and Roll Capitol of the World," it does not take a wild imagination to figure out what people do for entertainment. But despite the moniker, which conjures images of guitars, smoke and fire, rock concerts and exh... Continue reading »
Tours

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Cleveland offers a wealth of different options for day tours, with everything from the serene Voinovich Bicentennial Park to the Cleveland Museum of Art, there is something that will interest everyone. Great Lakes Science Center Tour Voino... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There Air Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) +1 216 265 6030 http://www.clevelandairport.com/ CLE is located nine miles from downtown and is serviced by the following airlines: Air Canada (+1 888 247 2262 / h... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Cleveland State: Ohio Country: United States Cleveland by the Numbers: Population: nearly 500,000 Elevation: 600 to 1100 feet above sea level Annual Rainfall: 37 inches Average Winter Temperature: 25 degrees F Averag... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

As fans of Drew Carey's former sitcom have long known, Cleveland rocks. But you don't need to take the TV comedian's word for it. Ask around. Over the past decade, Cleveland's tourism has doubled to more than nine million visitors annually, a... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Getting There By Plane -- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (tel. 216/265-6030; www.clevelandairport.com) is 10 miles south of downtown. Major car-rental companies are housed at a central off-site lot; pick up the shared shuttle bus,... Continue reading »
Fast facts

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Business Hours The following are general open hours; specific establishment may vary. Businesses and offices are open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Banks' hours are usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, 10am to 1pm. Many banks... Continue reading »