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Saturday, 15 March 2025 - 10 minutes

Cleveland’s Top Highlights 

A St. Patrick's Weekend TravelTalk from Cleveland with special guest Emily Lauer, VP of Communications at Destination Cleveland  

Cultural & Historical Sites

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – A must-visit for music lovers, featuring memorabilia from legends like The Beatles, Elvis, and more.
• Cleveland Museum of Art – One of the best free art museums in the U.S., with an incredible collection spanning centuries.
• West Side Market – A historic market with over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, meats, and baked goods.
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Home to dinosaur fossils, a planetarium, and the famous 3.2-million-year-old “Lucy” skeleton.
• A Christmas Story House – The actual house from the classic holiday film, now a museum where you can relive scenes from the movie.

Outdoor & Scenic Spots

• Edgewater Park – A great lakefront park with sandy beaches, picnic areas, and stunning views of downtown Cleveland.
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Just outside the city, this park offers waterfalls, hiking trails, and the scenic Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo – One of the oldest zoos in the country, featuring a massive rainforest exhibit.
• The Flats – A lively district along the Cuyahoga River with restaurants, bars, and waterfront views.

Sports & Entertainment

• Progressive Field – Home to the Cleveland Guardians (MLB), a great spot for baseball fans.
• Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – Catch a Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) game or a big concert here.
• Cleveland Browns Stadium – Where the Browns (NFL) play, right along Lake Erie.
• Playhouse Square – The largest performing arts district outside of NYC, with stunning theaters and Broadway shows.

Food & Drink

• Cordelia's – A must-visit for modern Midwestern cuisine with a creative twist, located in Cleveland’s East 4th Street district.  Head Chef Vinnie Cimino - (pictured below) James Beard nominated!  Best of luck to Vinnie at the awards this year!

• The Club Room at the Fidelity Hotel – A refined spot for steak lovers, offering top-tier cuts in an elegant, classic setting.
• Market Garden Brewery (Ohio City Market) – A top brewery in Ohio City, known for its craft beers and lively atmosphere.
• Great Lakes Brewing Co. – Another Cleveland staple, offering fantastic locally brewed beer and a great pub experience.
• Melt Bar & Grilled – Famous for its massive gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
• Mabel’s BBQ – Perfect for lunch! Celebrity chef Michael Symon’s take on Cleveland-style barbecue, featuring locally sourced meats and his signature sauces.
• Slyman’s Deli – Legendary corned beef sandwiches, a Cleveland institution.

Where to Stay

• The Fidelity Hotel – (Pictured above) Cleveland’s newest boutique hotel, blending historic charm with modern luxury. A perfect downtown location with The Club Room serving top-tier steaks.
• Roost Cleveland – An aparthotel offering stylish extended-stay suites with a homely feel, perfect for travellers wanting a mix of hotel comfort and apartment-style living.
• Hilton Cleveland Downtown – A modern, upscale hotel with stunning Lake Erie and skyline views, rooftop dining at Bar 32, and a prime location connected to the convention center.
• The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland – A luxurious option with panoramic city views, elegant rooms, and top-tier service.
• Metropolitan at The 9, Autograph Collection – A stylish and modern hotel with a rooftop bar and a speakeasy-style lounge.
• Drury Plaza Hotel – A great option for comfort and affordability, located in a beautifully restored historic building.

Hidden Gems

• Lake View Cemetery – The final resting place of President James Garfield, with beautiful architecture and gardens and an original Tiffany stained glass window
• Heinen’s Downtown – A grocery store in a stunning historic bank building with a breathtaking stained-glass rotunda.

https://fidelityhotelcle.com/

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