Experience Cleveland

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Outdoor Plaza, Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame elcome to Cleveland! You’ve arrived W in one of America’s greatest cities! And you’re staying at one of the area’s finest hotels. We already know you expect the best and this book is designed to direct you to the best Cleveland has to offer.

In this book we’ll highlight the obvious, the unexpected and acquaint you with local history and current developments. Lists of activities, the best shops, restaurants, entertainment and outdoor activities are also included to assist you in planning your visit.

Cleveland is easily navigated no matter what part of town you are staying in or wanting to visit. Many exciting things can be seen or done within a very short walk or ride from your hotel.

We offer a world class variety of events and activities to choose from. Cleveland’s Playhouse Square is second only to New York City when it comes to performing arts. Professional football, basketball and baseball are a large part of the city’s personality, as is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. We are also home to many family friendly activities and destinations. There is truly something for everyone in Cleveland!

There are many interesting neighborhoods surrounding downtown that offer unique and enlightening experiences, as well.

Of course, Lake Erie is a large part of the city’s history and success. Many attractions, destinations and sightseeing adventures highlight and utilize this natural landmark.

There are endless possibilities. We’re certain you will have an exciting and memorable visit and hope you return soon.

Cleveland IQ

Forest City Fun Facts

Famous Firsts

• Alan Freed’s Moondog Coronation Ball, held at the Cleveland Arena on March 21, 1952 is regarded as the first ever rock concert.

• Cleveland was the world’s first city to be fully lighted by electricity in 1879.

• Cleveland was home to the first traffic light which began operating on August 5, 1914.

• East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland was the site of the first pedestrian button for the control of a traffic light in 1948.

• John Lambert of Ohio City made the first automobile in the US in 1891.

Photo Information: Top left to right: First Traffic Light; Severance Hall; Superman; Hope Memorial Bridge; Marblehead Lighthouse; The Lombardi Trophy at The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH; • The Arcade, located downtown on Euclid Avenue, was the first large-scale indoor shopping mall in the United States. It first opened in 1890 and was financed in part by two of Cleveland’s most prominent citizens, John D. Rockefeller and Louis Severence among others.

• Cleveland hosted the first Monday Night Football game between the Browns and New York Jets on September 21, 1970.

• The first newspaper for African Americans, The Aliened American was published here in 1853.

• The world’s first electric streetcar, invented by Charles Brush, was operated here in 1884.

• Cleveland’s 225 kW Vestas machine is the first utility-scale wind turbine to generate electricity in the heart of an American city. It was installed by the Great Lakes Science Center in June 2006.

Fun Facts

• Life Savers Candy was invented in Cleveland by Clarence Crane in 1912.

• Euclid Avenue used to be called “Millionaire’s Row” and was home to John D. Rockefeller.

• Cleveland was originally spelled “Cleaveland,” named after General Moses Cleaveland. The “a” was dropped so that the name could fit into a newspaper’s masthead.

• “Hang on Sloopy” by the McCoys, is the city’s official song.

• Nicknames for Cleveland include: “The Forest City”, “ “Metropolis of the Western Reserve”, “Sixth City”, “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Capital of the World”, and “C-Town”.

• The first unassisted triple play in a Major League Baseball World Series was in 1920 by second baseman Bill Wambsganss of the Cleveland Indians. • The NFL’s Vince Lombardi trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl Champions each year and is handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. It was initially inscribed with the words “World Professional Football Championship” but was officially renamed in 1970 in memory of legendary Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi after his sudden death from cancer and to commemorate his victories in the first two Super Bowls. The Lombardi Trophy lives year round at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• The Cuyahoga River, which runs through Cleveland, is also known as “The River that Caught Fire,” since it has been aflame on 13 different occasions.

• The world’s largest rubber stamp, created for the Standard Oil Company, is located in Cleveland’s Willard Park.

• Before there was Metropolis, there was Cleveland. When comic writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster first came up with their iconic superhero creation in 1933,

they were high school students at Cleveland’s Glenville High School.

• In 1898, a Clevelander and avid golfer named Coburn Haskell inadvertently came up with the wound rubber design of modern golf balls.

Historical Facts

• Severance Hall’s Grand Foyer was called “a gigantic jewel box” by journalists when the building opened in 1931.

• Cleveland serves as a destination point for iron ore shipped from Minnesota, as well as coal transported by rail.

• John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in Cleveland in 1870.

• Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes, has guided sailors safely along the rocky shores of Marblehead Peninsula since 1822. The beacon was automated in 1958, making the Coast Guard’s job easier.

• Many prominent Clevelanders from the industrial era of the early 1900’s are buried in Lake View Cemetery, including President James A. Garfield and John D. Rockefeller.

• The Women’s Christian Temperance Union was formed here in 1874 and soon spread throughout the nation.

• Terminal Tower, finished in 1930, was the tallest building in the US, outside of New York City until 1964.

• The Key Tower is the tallest building in Ohio.

• Cleveland Metroparks and its ring of park reservations is commonly referred to as the area’s “Emerald Necklace.”

• One Playhouse Square was originally used as the broadcast studios of WJW. Alan Freed coined the term “Rock and Roll” while a DJ on this AM station. • The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the “Big Five” major orchestras in the US. The other four are: the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony and Philadelphia Symphony.

• Paul Simon’s One Trick Pony movie was filmed at the Agora Theater on Euclid Avenue.

• Other movies filmed in Cleveland include: The Avengers, Stranger Than Paradise, Light Of Day, The Rainmaker, Almost Famous, Welcome To Collinwood, The Deer Hunter and A Christmas Story.

• Fashion Week Cleveland, held the first week of May each year, is the third largest fashion week in the US behind New York and Los Angeles.

• Cleveland’s sister cities include: Alexandria, Egypt; Bangalore, India; Cleveland, England; Lima, Peru, and Vincenza, Italy.

• The high level Lorain-Carnegie Bridge spans across the Cuyahoga River and connects Lorain and Carnegie Avenues. It was renamed the Hope Memorial Bridge in the early 1980’s in honor of comedian Bob Hope’s family who were stonemasons in Cleveland.

Corporate HQs

• Applied Industrial Technologies-Supports Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) and select Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) markets throughout North America.

• Eaton- A leading provider of electrical components and systems for power quality for industrial and mobile equipment as well as the aerospace industry.

• Forest City Enterprises-A diversified real estate management and development company.

• Sherwin Williams - Founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Willliams in 1866.

Famous Clevelanders

Media, Movies & Music

Steven Adler

Former drummer of Guns and Roses.

Catherine Bach

Known for her role as Daisy Duke in the

television series The Dukes of Hazard.

Vanessa Bayer

Actress and comedian, best known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live

Halle Berry

This Academy and Emmy Award winning actress has appeared in many blockbusters including Monster’s Ball. She is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood and is also a spokeswoman for Revlon.

Drew Carey

Starred in his own TV sitcom, the Drew Carey Show, as well as the improv comedy show

Who’s Line Is It Anyway? He is currently the host of the popular TV game show, The Price

Is Right.

Tracy Chapman

Singer songwriter best known for her hits “Fast

Car’ and “Give Me One Reason” She is a four time Grammy award winner.

Tim Conway

Starred as Charles Parker in the 1960’s comedy series McHale’s Navy and later went on to become a prominent part of the cast of

Photo Information: Top left to right: Wes Craven; Vanessa Bayer; Dean Martin; Chrissie Hynde; Screamin J Hawkins; Tom Hanks; John D Rockefeller the Carol Burnett Show.

Wes Craven

Director of some of the most memorable horror films of all time including Nightmare On Elm Street and the Scream series.

Phil Donahue

Creator and host of the groundbreaking Phil Donahue Show. He began his career at KYW radio and TV here in Cleveland.

Alan Freed

Famous disc jockey who coined the phrase “Rock n Roll” and one of the first radio hosts to include original songs by African American artists on his program. Freed called his show on Cleveland’s WJW “The Moondog House” and he organized the very first rock concerts and called it “The Moondog Coronation Ball.”

Arsenio Hall

He hosted his own Arsenio Hall Show from 1989 through 1994 and is having a new talk show beginnings In 2013. In 2012 he won Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice.

Margaret Hamilton

Actress who played the witch in The Wizard of

Oz.

Tom Hanks

Actor, producer, writer and director, Hanks began his acting career in Cleveland with the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival in the late 1970’s.

Steve Harvey

An American comedian, television host, producer, radio personality, actor, and author.

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

Best known for his hit “I Put A Spell On You”, he was one of the earliest shock rock performers.

Hal Holbrook

His performances as Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain are legendary. He also starred in many popular motion pictures including: The

Firm, Into The Wild and All The President’s Men.

Bob Hope

Vaudeville, Broadway, radio and motion picture star. He is fondly remembered for his series of USO shows that he organized for US soldiers beginning in 1941 and continuing through the Persian Gulf War in 1991.

Chrissie Hynde

Leader of the edgy and original rock band the Pretenders, Hynde redefined the female rocker with her unique style. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Pretenders in 2005. She is also a vegan and animal rights activist.

Dean Martin

Singer and actor who landed his first gig in 1940 at Cleveland’s (now closed) Hollenden Hotel.

Henry Mancini

Composed the themes to the Pink Panther and the Peter Gunn theme as well as Moon River. He was also a seasoned orchestral conductor.

Paul Newman

An award winning actor, he also co-founded Newman’s Own, a food manufacturing company that donates all post tax profits to charity. Newman was also a successful auto racing team owner.

Mehmet Oz

Known as Dr. Oz his rise to fame was a result of his many appearances on the Oprah Winfrey

Show.

Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster

Created the comic book superhero, Superman, in 1933.

Michael Symon

A James Beard award winning chef and Iron Chef television personality. He can be seen regularly on the Food Network.

Joe Walsh

Member of the James Gang and the Eagles. He has also had a very successful solo career. He spent a considerable amount of time playing in various bands in the Cleveland area while attending Kent State University.

Bobby Womack

Lead singer of the Valentinos and Sam Cooke’s guitarist, Womack has also penned some major hits including It’s All Over Now, made famous by the Rolling Stones.

Sports

Bob Feller

One of the best right handed pitchers in baseball history. Entered the major leagues at the age of 17 and pitched 18 seasons with the Cleveland Indians.

Jesse Owens

Olympic sprinter and long jumper. He won four gold medals at the Munich Olympics in 1936.

Don Shula

Coached the Miami Dolphins to the NFL’s only perfect season in 1972. His career continued and he became one of the winningest coaches in NFL history.

George Steinbrenner III

Owned the New York Yankees for 37 years leading them to seven World Series titles and eleven pennants. Prior to owning the Yankees, he was a successful shipping magnate in Cleveland.

Cy Young

Compiled 511 wins as a Major League Baseball pitcher, which is a record that still holds. One year after his death in 1955, the Cy Young Award was created to honor the previous season’s best pitcher. He also pitched three no hitters.

Innovators and Historical Figures

James A. Garfield

20th President of the United States. His term only lasted 200 days as he was assassinated in July 1881.

John D. Rockefeller

America industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Standard Oil Company in 1870 and became the first American worth more than a billion dollars. He is also the founder of the University of Chicago and Rockefeller University.

Canton, Ohio: The Hall of Fame City

Fr om Left to Right: Gervasi Vineyard, Pro Football Hall of Fame and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Ohio’s Golf Capital/Tannenhauf Golf Course, Canton Museum of Art, President McKinley National Memorial, National First Ladies Library & Histor-ical Site, Maize Valley Winery & Brewery, Downtown Canton Music Block

Being home to some of the country and Ohio’s best known attractions, a visit to the Canton area is a must do when visiting northeast Ohio.

Plan a trip to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which has enjoyed a burst of renovation and expansion that will continue for the next few years. Stay for the amazing national historic sites and museums, vibrant art scene, live music venues, and growing list of wineries, breweries and a distillery. In addition to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton is home to national treasures such as the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum and First Ladies’ National Historic Site managed by the National Park Service. Foodies can indulge in the unique, local restaurants, or try a sampling of multiple local chef select plates on a Canton Food Tour. Art lovers will delight in national touring exhibits at accredited institutions like the Canton Museum of Art and the Massillon Museum, or casually exploring a walkable arts district full of public art installations in downtown Canton. Enjoy golf on a plethora of top-quality courses. The abundance of options has earned the Stark County area’s moniker as “Ohio’s Golf Capital!”. Area courses include a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Glenmoor Country Club and the notable Clearview Golf Club on the National Register of Historic Sites. Explore diverse communities making your way to visit nine local breweries, and finish off the day at Gervasi Vineyards offering a touch of Tuscany right here in Northeast Ohio. The Gervasi campus is a complete village offering fine dining, winery, distillery, open-air cigar lounge, and live music entertainment. Stark County is also a gateway into Ohio’s Amish Country.

Discover quaint shops, home-style meals, and quality crafted goods at destinations like Amish Door Restaurant & Village or the campus at Experience Hartville. Canton is a must-see destination when visiting Northeast Ohio, conveniently located one hour south of Cleveland and 20 minutes south of Akron. For more information, please visit: visitcanton.com

Gervasi Vineyard: A Romantic Tuscan Escape

In the heart of Canton, Ohio resides a stunning 55acre estate featuring a picturesque Tuscan-inspired winery resort. The destination winery is celebrating their diamond anniversary of “celebrating life” and provides the perfect romantic escape to “Tuscany”.

Gervasi Vineyard offers 48 luxury suites on the estate between The Villas and new Casa boutique hotel. The luxury suites feature unique Tuscan missionstyle décor, deluxe king-sized beds, in-room fireplaces, heated floors and towel bars, grand showers, and amazing views of the sparkling lake and meticulously landscaped courtyard. Enjoy an in-room message, yoga, or have Gervasi wines or an Italian cheese platter delivered to your room.

During your stay, dine in three distinct restaurants featuring exceptional cuisine made with only the freshest ingredients. The Bistro, housed in an historic barn, offers upscale, rustic Italian cuisine. The Piazza patio features casual lakeside dining al fresco. The Crush House Wine Bar & Eatery is a casual loftstyle restaurant featuring Venetian style cuisine. The restaurants offer awardwinning Gervasi wines, from sweet whites to bold, dry reds, local craft beers, craft cocktails and a full bar.

New to Gervasi Village is a state-of-the-art distillery, The Sill House. By day, the venue is a coffeehouse offering gourmet coffees and espressos. In the evening, indulge in the swanky bar and cocktail lounge featuring live music and a selection of Gervasi Spirits, wines, and cocktails. An extensive bourbon list is offered in the Sin Room, a heated outdoor cigar lounge.

Plan a romantic escape around one of Gervasi’s special events including vineyard dinners, wine and spirits pairings, cooking classes, outdoor concerts, wine festivals, classic car cruise-ins, and vineyard yoga.

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Visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Are you ready to experience America’s premier sports museum and showplace? It’s more than a museum -it’s an interactive experience! The Hall is a MUST for any fan’s bucket list. Join the millions who have lived the dream. The names are revered, and the plays are forever etched in the collective memory of football fans everywhere! They are the giants of this game and to pay homage you must go to the one place sacred enough to immortalize such heroes - The Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is here that memories are revisited and new ones made. Here, your passion is rekindled and breathtaking moments are brought to life. It is here…that legends live.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has solidified its status as the gold standard among sports destinations. Teach your kids about the Heroes of the Game in the historic bronze bust gallery. Make the call in our interactive replay booth. Take a family photo next to the iconic Lombardi Trophy. Witness the Super Bowl like never before in our Super Bowl Theater and see the full collection of all Super Bowl rings. Be inspired by A Game for Life, an immersive holographic theater experience for the entire family.

Before exiting, don’t miss the 4,000 square-foot Museum Store; shop for yourself or friends and family. There is something for all fans with merchandise from all 32 NFL teams plus Hall of Fame collectibles.

The Hall is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from Memorial Day through Labor Day the Hall has extended hours until 8 p.m. each day. For more information visit www.profootballhof.com, call (330) 456-8207, or email tourism@profootballhof.com.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE HALL NOW!

Photo information: The Power of Rock at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio, Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Gallery

There have been a lot of changes to the Rock Hall over the past few years and this year they’re celebrating their 25th anniversary! If you haven’t been in a while, now is the perfect time to revisit some of your favorite exhibits with a fresh new perspective! You’ll definitely want to check out the new Hall of Fame Gallery, Power of Rock Experience and the New Inductee Exhibit.

HALL OF FAME GALLERY

The all-new Hall of Fame is presented by KeyBank. Rock’s highest honor lives on inside the Hall of Fame gallery, celebrating more than 300 inductees & showcasing fan-favorite performances. The Hall of Fame includes redesigned signatures honoring each Inductee by class year, interactive Voice Your Choice kiosks where you share who you'd like to see on a future nomination ballot and behind the-scenes looks into past Induction footage. They’ve also installed new Inductee Jukeboxes featuring every inductee's career-defining playlist.

POWER OF ROCK EXPERIENCE

The rock & roll journey continues with the Power of Rock Experience. Step into an adrenaline-fueled show that captures the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night. Directed by Jonathan Demme, this show reaches into the vaults of the Rock Hall to highlight the most unforgettable induction moments. The film is amplified with arena-like sound and concert lighting to give visitors a front-row seat to these memorable performances. The Power of Rock Experience is free with a Rock Hall admission.

NEW INDUCTEE EXHIBIT

Each new class of Hall of Famers takes the spotlight with a special exhibition. The newest Inductee class is displayed for a year inside the Hall of Fame - the Class of 2019 spotlight featured Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation uniform, Rick Allen of Def Leppard's Drum Kit, Lol Tolhurst of the Cure's jumpsuit, "Burn The Witch" set pieces from Radiohead, Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music's handwritten notes, Stevie Nicks's Tambourine, Hugh Grundy of the Zombie's snare drum and much more!

For more information please visit rockhall.com