Top 10 Things to do in Cleveland
I am the #1 thing to do in Cleveland. Every year, a talented group or solo act gets inducted into this museum to join over 700 others who have shaped music as consumers know it today.
What is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"On my main strip of Mayfield Road I have old school cafes, bakeries and pizzerias. Indie art galleries and wine shops also dot the area. Colorful murals depict the stories of my culture, while the Garfield Monument in Lake View Cemetery marks the burial site of the 20th U.S. President"
What is Little Italy?
This 2012 classic action film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johanssen was partially filmed in downtown Cleveland, along East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue. Ahhhh can you imagine all of them in one room.
What is the Avengers?
The glorious, messy marriage of kielbasa, cole slaw, French fries and barbecue sauce.
What is a Polish Boy?
He is the vice chairman of the surgery department at Columbia University College of Physicians, and Surgeons, attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital and has written 6 New York Times best sellers. Yet he still makes house calls everyday through our TV's.
Who is Dr. Oz?
At #4, I am over 90 years old, located in downtown Cleveland close to Cleveland State University. I have been home to performances like The Lion King, Wicked and Kinky Boots. You too can enjoy me...just make sure to purchase a ticket before they sell out.
What is Playhouse Square?
*DAILY DOUBLE...
What is the Hough Neighborhood?
This movie was based on the James Patterson series of Mystery novels. It was filmed in and around Cleveland including the Warehouse District during August and September of 2011. The movie stars Tyler Perry in the title role and not as Madea.
What is Alex Cross?
You know...those wonderful Eastern European, Potato and cheese stuffed dumplings.
What is a Pierogi?
This singer, songwriter, Rocky River high school graduate founded his own band named after himself. He is also the afternoon drive disc jockey for radio station WNCX FM 98.5 in Cleveland since 1990.
Who is Michael Stanley?
I maybe the #5 place to visit but in 2008 I was named one of the 10 greatest public places in America. I am Cleveland's oldest establishments of this kind with over 100 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, veggies, baked goods, dairy, flowers, etc. etc.
What is the West Side Market?
"I am a resident here and it is a very nice part of Cleveland, Diversity in cultures and great people. Great places to shop, one place being the West Side Market on W. 25th and Lorain"
What is Ohio City?
This 2014 Kevin Costner movie was filmed in and around Cleveland from Shaker Heights to Berea of course. Cleveland is not being used as a stand-in for New York City or another metropolis. Here Cleveland is Cleveland....Go Browns!
What is Draft Day?
The sandwich stacked high on rye with mustard...(as I patiently wait at Slyman's)
What is a Corned Beef Sandwich?
A musician and actor who worked his way up the hip hop charts after being signed to Bad Boy Records by Sean Diddy Combs. He recently made an appearance in the movie Beyond the Lights and his latest single "Bad Thing" hit #1 on the top 40 charts.
Who is Machine Gun Kelly?
I am the setting of this great 1983 classic movie. I have recently been restored and is across the street from a museum and gift shop of the same name. The museum has original props, hundreds of photos from behind the scenes and yes my infamous lamp.
"I am a busy cultural hub with institutions like the Cleveland Natural History Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art. Severance Hall hosts great performances and I have beautiful paths of roses leading to the Cleveland Botanical Garden"
What is University Circle?
*DAILY DOUBLE...
What is The Soloist?
Cleveland pastry chefs put a local spin on this classic by swapping out ricotta and candied fruit for custard and strawberry filling.
What is a Cassata Cake?
This Screenwriter, producer and actor is best known as the director of the slasher-movie series "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Scream".
Who is Wes Craven?
I have been restored. I am a 618 foot long historic flagship that used to carry large cargo, a brass and oak pilot house, a four story engine and rooms for guests. Even though I am now a museum I welcome guest to show how I transformed Northeast Ohio into a great industrial Center.
What is the Steamship William G. Mather Maritime Museum?
"Langston Hughes attended high school here. I am home to The Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus. I expand from East 71st on its east and East 22nd on the west, with Euclid avenue and Woodland Avenue on its north and south. Making me one of the largest neighborhoods in Cleveland"
What is Central?
Based on a true story, this autobiographical movie tells about the life of a Cleveland boy, raised in foster care, who later, as a Navy Seaman, explores and overcomes his troubled childhood. Portions of the film were shot in Cleveland...but I didn't get a chance to see Denzel :-(
What is Antwone Fisher?
This amazing food has its own day. The pre-Lent celebration of enjoying this deep fried, jam-filled, doughnut-like polish pastry is a favorite way to exalt our temptation before we give up everything fun.
What is Paczki?
Actor, Director, screen legend, race car driver, humanitarian. This Shaker Heights native was nominated nine times for Academy Awards winning for "The color of Money"... but women will always remember his bright blue eyes.
Who is Paul Newman?