never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
My neighbor is from Texas. He says he was not eager to move here but he thinks Cleveland today is like Austin was 10 years ago. It's sort of an undiscovered gem. People still think of the way it was 50 years ago, polluted and grim. It's changed a lot. My brother moved here a while back from New York, he likes to say "We need to spread the word about how great Cleveland is. Wait, no we don't." If people really knew the highlights here it would change for the worse.
The stadium is on the north edge of downtown, by the lake. I can't help too much with accommodations but there are lots of good business hotels downtown. There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby. Downtown is better if you're coming in for the game.
Cleveland has a big split between east side and west side. They're like two different cities. The west side is the young, hip area; it looks a little like a New England city and has a lot of Victorian/19th century neighborhoods. The east side is more staid and was built up later, starting in the early 20th century. My family is east-siders going back about 140 years. I live on the east side.
Downtown is technically east side, because it's on the east side of the river, but is really neither.
The east side has heavily Jewish and Black neighborhoods; the west side has Ukranian and other Slavic immigrant neighborhoods. There are interesting places to eat on either side.
When Anthony Bourdain did his Cleveland episide, he stuck to the West Side, pretty much. Oddly, the most interesting deli restaurant in town is on the west side. Larder is sort of a hole in the wall, it's sort of updated, hipster deli. It's one of the top rated places to eat in town.
The Flats, on the east bank of the river adjacent to downtown, are a popular party and bar area. Fun in good weather.
There's an "Asiatown" NE of downtown. If you like Szechuan food (I do), try Szechuan Gourmet.
Cleveland has a lot of good barbecue. Mabel's, in downtown, is a Michael Symon BBQ restaurant. It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
A unique Cleveland food to try: "Russian Tea Biscuits," which are unheard of in Russia — or pretty much anywhere else but here. They have a sweet filling rolled up in a short-crust dough. Different flavors availalble, but raspberry-raisin-nut is the original.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants. The West Side Market is fun if you like shopping for regional delicacies. It's in the middle of Ohio City, which is a very trendy area full of great places to eat.
If you decide to come in, ping me on here closer to the date and I'll give you some restaurant suggestions and some fun things to see and do in the region. If you are driving in, I can point you toward some of the better wineries east of the city. The Grand River Valley is not yet as good as the Finger Lakes but it's improving and there are some places making good wines worth buying.
On another note, I'm thinking about getting tickets.
Is there a section that might have more Giants fans?
My brother insists that people will not abuse you if you cheer the visiting team as long as you are polite. But he's been to Guardians and Cavaliers games, not Browns.
My cousin, a lifelong Clevelander and Browns fan, sat in the Dawg Pound once and hated it. I think there's A LOT of drunkards at Browns games.
never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
My neighbor is from Texas. He says he was not eager to move here but he thinks Cleveland today is like Austin was 10 years ago. It's sort of an undiscovered gem. People still think of the way it was 50 years ago, polluted and grim. It's changed a lot. My brother moved here a while back from New York, he likes to say "We need to spread the word about how great Cleveland is. Wait, no we don't." If people really knew the highlights here it would change for the worse.
The stadium is on the north edge of downtown, by the lake. I can't help too much with accommodations but there are lots of good business hotels downtown. There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby. Downtown is better if you're coming in for the game.
Cleveland has a big split between east side and west side. They're like two different cities. The west side is the young, hip area; it looks a little like a New England city and has a lot of Victorian/19th century neighborhoods. The east side is more staid and was built up later, starting in the early 20th century. My family is east-siders going back about 140 years. I live on the east side.
Downtown is technically east side, because it's on the east side of the river, but is really neither.
The east side has heavily Jewish and Black neighborhoods; the west side has Ukranian and other Slavic immigrant neighborhoods. There are interesting places to eat on either side.
When Anthony Bourdain did his Cleveland episide, he stuck to the West Side, pretty much. Oddly, the most interesting deli restaurant in town is on the west side. Larder is sort of a hole in the wall, it's sort of updated, hipster deli. It's one of the top rated places to eat in town.
The Flats, on the east bank of the river adjacent to downtown, are a popular party and bar area. Fun in good weather.
There's an "Asiatown" NE of downtown. If you like Szechuan food (I do), try Szechuan Gourmet.
Cleveland has a lot of good barbecue. Mabel's, in downtown, is a Michael Symon BBQ restaurant. It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
A unique Cleveland food to try: "Russian Tea Biscuits," which are unheard of in Russia — or pretty much anywhere else but here. They have a sweet filling rolled up in a short-crust dough. Different flavors availalble, but raspberry-raisin-nut is the original.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants. The West Side Market is fun if you like shopping for regional delicacies. It's in the middle of Ohio City, which is a very trendy area full of great places to eat.
If you decide to come in, ping me on here closer to the date and I'll give you some restaurant suggestions and some fun things to see and do in the region. If you are driving in, I can point you toward some of the better wineries east of the city. The Grand River Valley is not yet as good as the Finger Lakes but it's improving and there are some places making good wines worth buying.
I live in Kokomo IN and my wife and I spent a long weekend in Cleveland last July. First we went to the NFL HoF then we hit the RnR HoF. Stayed at a hotel right around the corner from the RnR and the stadium. We had a blast and he's right we were completely blown away by the area. We are staying at VRBO because hotels are quite expensive on gamed weekends. Check out the Farmers Market too.
I have an uncle who lives in Solon, which is about a 30 minute drive to Cleveland. I'll echo what GD81 said...Cleveland gets a lot of shit, but it's a fun place.
never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
My neighbor is from Texas. He says he was not eager to move here but he thinks Cleveland today is like Austin was 10 years ago. It's sort of an undiscovered gem. People still think of the way it was 50 years ago, polluted and grim. It's changed a lot. My brother moved here a while back from New York, he likes to say "We need to spread the word about how great Cleveland is. Wait, no we don't." If people really knew the highlights here it would change for the worse.
The stadium is on the north edge of downtown, by the lake. I can't help too much with accommodations but there are lots of good business hotels downtown. There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby. Downtown is better if you're coming in for the game.
Cleveland has a big split between east side and west side. They're like two different cities. The west side is the young, hip area; it looks a little like a New England city and has a lot of Victorian/19th century neighborhoods. The east side is more staid and was built up later, starting in the early 20th century. My family is east-siders going back about 140 years. I live on the east side.
Downtown is technically east side, because it's on the east side of the river, but is really neither.
The east side has heavily Jewish and Black neighborhoods; the west side has Ukranian and other Slavic immigrant neighborhoods. There are interesting places to eat on either side.
When Anthony Bourdain did his Cleveland episide, he stuck to the West Side, pretty much. Oddly, the most interesting deli restaurant in town is on the west side. Larder is sort of a hole in the wall, it's sort of updated, hipster deli. It's one of the top rated places to eat in town.
The Flats, on the east bank of the river adjacent to downtown, are a popular party and bar area. Fun in good weather.
There's an "Asiatown" NE of downtown. If you like Szechuan food (I do), try Szechuan Gourmet.
Cleveland has a lot of good barbecue. Mabel's, in downtown, is a Michael Symon BBQ restaurant. It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
A unique Cleveland food to try: "Russian Tea Biscuits," which are unheard of in Russia — or pretty much anywhere else but here. They have a sweet filling rolled up in a short-crust dough. Different flavors availalble, but raspberry-raisin-nut is the original.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants. The West Side Market is fun if you like shopping for regional delicacies. It's in the middle of Ohio City, which is a very trendy area full of great places to eat.
If you decide to come in, ping me on here closer to the date and I'll give you some restaurant suggestions and some fun things to see and do in the region. If you are driving in, I can point you toward some of the better wineries east of the city. The Grand River Valley is not yet as good as the Finger Lakes but it's improving and there are some places making good wines worth buying.
For the last 11 years and been to tons of Browns games; even had seasons for a few years. It’s not even remotely anything like Philly. The fans here are great football fans; probably the most dedicated in the league. I’ve been to every Giants game here in those 11 years. There are always tons of giants fans here. Browns fans are fine- as long as you’re not an asshole. Just be good natured, act like a decent human being, have fun and you’ll have a great time. Sure they’ll bust your balls, but in a good sport way.
Downtown there are a lot of excellent restaurants and gameday tailgates. You’ll be welcome at them. Hotel wise, the Hilton at the convention center is right across from the stadium. Easiest if you can get it. Plenty of other hotels downtown; you’re much better off staying in the city as you can walk (or worst case quick Uber) to the stadium. Shoot me an email if I can help. Chrisartofonline@gmail.com.
never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby.
It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants.
If you’re into museums, hotels near the Clinic are within walking distance of Art Museum, Natural History Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
As for breweries, my favorite is Burning River pale ale at Great Lakes Brewery. Named for when the Cuyahoga River caught fire in the 60’s.
In Tremont, right around the corner from Christmas Story House and Museum, there’s a little hole in the wall called Grumpy’s that consistently is rated one of best breakfast in Cleveland. Lucky’s is also good, a bit trendier.
If you’re bringing kids, Great Lakes Science Center is a good add. Right between stadium and Rock HOF.
Playhouse Square is worth checking out if you’re into theatre. Les Mis will be playing. Not sure what else.
I would assume worries about an aggressive fan base.
I’m going
My neighbor is from Texas. He says he was not eager to move here but he thinks Cleveland today is like Austin was 10 years ago. It's sort of an undiscovered gem. People still think of the way it was 50 years ago, polluted and grim. It's changed a lot. My brother moved here a while back from New York, he likes to say "We need to spread the word about how great Cleveland is. Wait, no we don't." If people really knew the highlights here it would change for the worse.
The stadium is on the north edge of downtown, by the lake. I can't help too much with accommodations but there are lots of good business hotels downtown. There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby. Downtown is better if you're coming in for the game.
Cleveland has a big split between east side and west side. They're like two different cities. The west side is the young, hip area; it looks a little like a New England city and has a lot of Victorian/19th century neighborhoods. The east side is more staid and was built up later, starting in the early 20th century. My family is east-siders going back about 140 years. I live on the east side.
Downtown is technically east side, because it's on the east side of the river, but is really neither.
The east side has heavily Jewish and Black neighborhoods; the west side has Ukranian and other Slavic immigrant neighborhoods. There are interesting places to eat on either side.
When Anthony Bourdain did his Cleveland episide, he stuck to the West Side, pretty much. Oddly, the most interesting deli restaurant in town is on the west side. Larder is sort of a hole in the wall, it's sort of updated, hipster deli. It's one of the top rated places to eat in town.
The Flats, on the east bank of the river adjacent to downtown, are a popular party and bar area. Fun in good weather.
There's an "Asiatown" NE of downtown. If you like Szechuan food (I do), try Szechuan Gourmet.
Cleveland has a lot of good barbecue. Mabel's, in downtown, is a Michael Symon BBQ restaurant. It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
A unique Cleveland food to try: "Russian Tea Biscuits," which are unheard of in Russia — or pretty much anywhere else but here. They have a sweet filling rolled up in a short-crust dough. Different flavors availalble, but raspberry-raisin-nut is the original.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants. The West Side Market is fun if you like shopping for regional delicacies. It's in the middle of Ohio City, which is a very trendy area full of great places to eat.
If you decide to come in, ping me on here closer to the date and I'll give you some restaurant suggestions and some fun things to see and do in the region. If you are driving in, I can point you toward some of the better wineries east of the city. The Grand River Valley is not yet as good as the Finger Lakes but it's improving and there are some places making good wines worth buying.
My brother insists that people will not abuse you if you cheer the visiting team as long as you are polite. But he's been to Guardians and Cavaliers games, not Browns.
My cousin, a lifelong Clevelander and Browns fan, sat in the Dawg Pound once and hated it. I think there's A LOT of drunkards at Browns games.
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never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
My neighbor is from Texas. He says he was not eager to move here but he thinks Cleveland today is like Austin was 10 years ago. It's sort of an undiscovered gem. People still think of the way it was 50 years ago, polluted and grim. It's changed a lot. My brother moved here a while back from New York, he likes to say "We need to spread the word about how great Cleveland is. Wait, no we don't." If people really knew the highlights here it would change for the worse.
The stadium is on the north edge of downtown, by the lake. I can't help too much with accommodations but there are lots of good business hotels downtown. There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby. Downtown is better if you're coming in for the game.
Cleveland has a big split between east side and west side. They're like two different cities. The west side is the young, hip area; it looks a little like a New England city and has a lot of Victorian/19th century neighborhoods. The east side is more staid and was built up later, starting in the early 20th century. My family is east-siders going back about 140 years. I live on the east side.
Downtown is technically east side, because it's on the east side of the river, but is really neither.
The east side has heavily Jewish and Black neighborhoods; the west side has Ukranian and other Slavic immigrant neighborhoods. There are interesting places to eat on either side.
When Anthony Bourdain did his Cleveland episide, he stuck to the West Side, pretty much. Oddly, the most interesting deli restaurant in town is on the west side. Larder is sort of a hole in the wall, it's sort of updated, hipster deli. It's one of the top rated places to eat in town.
The Flats, on the east bank of the river adjacent to downtown, are a popular party and bar area. Fun in good weather.
There's an "Asiatown" NE of downtown. If you like Szechuan food (I do), try Szechuan Gourmet.
Cleveland has a lot of good barbecue. Mabel's, in downtown, is a Michael Symon BBQ restaurant. It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
A unique Cleveland food to try: "Russian Tea Biscuits," which are unheard of in Russia — or pretty much anywhere else but here. They have a sweet filling rolled up in a short-crust dough. Different flavors availalble, but raspberry-raisin-nut is the original.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants. The West Side Market is fun if you like shopping for regional delicacies. It's in the middle of Ohio City, which is a very trendy area full of great places to eat.
If you decide to come in, ping me on here closer to the date and I'll give you some restaurant suggestions and some fun things to see and do in the region. If you are driving in, I can point you toward some of the better wineries east of the city. The Grand River Valley is not yet as good as the Finger Lakes but it's improving and there are some places making good wines worth buying.
I live in Kokomo IN and my wife and I spent a long weekend in Cleveland last July. First we went to the NFL HoF then we hit the RnR HoF. Stayed at a hotel right around the corner from the RnR and the stadium. We had a blast and he's right we were completely blown away by the area. We are staying at VRBO because hotels are quite expensive on gamed weekends. Check out the Farmers Market too.
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never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
My neighbor is from Texas. He says he was not eager to move here but he thinks Cleveland today is like Austin was 10 years ago. It's sort of an undiscovered gem. People still think of the way it was 50 years ago, polluted and grim. It's changed a lot. My brother moved here a while back from New York, he likes to say "We need to spread the word about how great Cleveland is. Wait, no we don't." If people really knew the highlights here it would change for the worse.
The stadium is on the north edge of downtown, by the lake. I can't help too much with accommodations but there are lots of good business hotels downtown. There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby. Downtown is better if you're coming in for the game.
Cleveland has a big split between east side and west side. They're like two different cities. The west side is the young, hip area; it looks a little like a New England city and has a lot of Victorian/19th century neighborhoods. The east side is more staid and was built up later, starting in the early 20th century. My family is east-siders going back about 140 years. I live on the east side.
Downtown is technically east side, because it's on the east side of the river, but is really neither.
The east side has heavily Jewish and Black neighborhoods; the west side has Ukranian and other Slavic immigrant neighborhoods. There are interesting places to eat on either side.
When Anthony Bourdain did his Cleveland episide, he stuck to the West Side, pretty much. Oddly, the most interesting deli restaurant in town is on the west side. Larder is sort of a hole in the wall, it's sort of updated, hipster deli. It's one of the top rated places to eat in town.
The Flats, on the east bank of the river adjacent to downtown, are a popular party and bar area. Fun in good weather.
There's an "Asiatown" NE of downtown. If you like Szechuan food (I do), try Szechuan Gourmet.
Cleveland has a lot of good barbecue. Mabel's, in downtown, is a Michael Symon BBQ restaurant. It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
A unique Cleveland food to try: "Russian Tea Biscuits," which are unheard of in Russia — or pretty much anywhere else but here. They have a sweet filling rolled up in a short-crust dough. Different flavors availalble, but raspberry-raisin-nut is the original.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants. The West Side Market is fun if you like shopping for regional delicacies. It's in the middle of Ohio City, which is a very trendy area full of great places to eat.
If you decide to come in, ping me on here closer to the date and I'll give you some restaurant suggestions and some fun things to see and do in the region. If you are driving in, I can point you toward some of the better wineries east of the city. The Grand River Valley is not yet as good as the Finger Lakes but it's improving and there are some places making good wines worth buying.
Will do. Many thanks.
You could check out the football hall of fame.
Link - ( New Window )
Downtown there are a lot of excellent restaurants and gameday tailgates. You’ll be welcome at them. Hotel wise, the Hilton at the convention center is right across from the stadium. Easiest if you can get it. Plenty of other hotels downtown; you’re much better off staying in the city as you can walk (or worst case quick Uber) to the stadium. Shoot me an email if I can help. Chrisartofonline@gmail.com.
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never been to Cleveland. Any recommendations on accommodations, restaurants..etc?
Since I live in Cleveland now, I can help wit\h this.
There are also hotels near the Cleveland Clinic, a bit east of there. I wouldn't recommend that area as much, just because there's not as much to do nearby.
It's also a great town for good brew pubs and microbreweries. Big beer city.
The west side is the center of the food scene; Ohio City, Tremont and the neighborhoods just across the river from downtown have a lot of interesting restaurants.
If you’re into museums, hotels near the Clinic are within walking distance of Art Museum, Natural History Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
As for breweries, my favorite is Burning River pale ale at Great Lakes Brewery. Named for when the Cuyahoga River caught fire in the 60’s.
In Tremont, right around the corner from Christmas Story House and Museum, there’s a little hole in the wall called Grumpy’s that consistently is rated one of best breakfast in Cleveland. Lucky’s is also good, a bit trendier.
If you’re bringing kids, Great Lakes Science Center is a good add. Right between stadium and Rock HOF.
Playhouse Square is worth checking out if you’re into theatre. Les Mis will be playing. Not sure what else.