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Experience Cleveland
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.
Details are available at gervasivineyard.com
Celebrate Life!at Gervasi VineyardTM
DINE STAY PLAY
Experience an upscale Tuscan-inspired winery resort featuring award-winning wines, winery and distillery tours, tastings and pairings, boutique shopping, luxurious suites and exceptional cuisine at three distinct restaurants. Celebrating 10 Years! • Located just one hour south of Cleveland
CANTON, OH • 330.497.1000 • GERVASIVINEYARD.COM
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.
FOOTBALL FUn FOR EVERYOnE
ProFootballHoF.com
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
Cleveland Shopping & Spas
Retail &
Showroon at Alson Jewelers leveland features world class shopping C destinations of all kinds. There are several indoor and outdoor malls and many unique and interesting boutique shops and jewelry stores that make for a unique and exciting retail therapy session for shoppers of any age.
Several major hubs of upscale retail options are located just to the East in Beachwood/Woodmere and West of downtown in Westlake.
Antiques, art galleries and home furnishing showrooms are also plentiful and feature the best of old and new.
Downtown is home to an indoor mall and many specialty shops that abound with all things Cleveland.
You have many options to choose from. Whether you need something essential or just want that special item calling to you, it can all be found within a very short walk or drive from your hotel.
CLEVELAND’S MOST WANTED
Kilgore Trout
MZ Wallace Max Oxford
Foldable, packable and crushable, with a luggage sleeve and a crossbody strap, the MZ Wallace Max tote elevates the simple silhouette of a traditional tote with signature quilting, Italian leather details, and exterior slip pockets for your most essential items.
Secrid Slimwallet
Made in Holland and Italy from European cowhide, the Secrid Slimwallet safely holds your credit cards in a quick-access aluminum card sleeve, protecting your cards from unwanted RFID communication.
Kilgore Trout 28601 Chagrin Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44122 (216) 831-0488 kilgoretrout.com
b.a. Sweetie Candy Company
Ten Pack Soda Sampler
Whether you are into the totally gross, distinctly nostalgic, or something a little in between, b.a. Sweetie offers over 200 kinds of soda to fill this 10 pack Soda Sampler.
b.a. Sweetie Candy Company 6770 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, OH 44129 (216) 739-2244 sweetiescandy.com
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Long Live Rock Model
Long Live Rock Model is a to-scale version of the iconic Long Live Rock art installation on the Rock Hall’s outdoor plaza. Great for your desk, mantle or bookshelf. Approximately 10” long.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. (216) 781.7625 rockhallstore.com
Alson Jewelers
Penny Preville
18K Rose Gold Cushion Cut Watercolor Color Bangle Featuring Rainbow Sapphires and Diamonds.
TAG HEUER FORMULA 1 CALIBRE 16
Alson Jewelers 28149 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH 44122 (216) 464-6767 alsonjewelers.com
Four Roses®
Whisky Magazine’s 2019 Master Distiller of the Year, Brent Elliott, hand-selected and mingled six of Four Roses’ 10 unique Bourbon recipes to create this non-chill filtered, 104 proof Bourbon. It’s the newest permanent addition to the Four Roses bouquet of premium Bourbons in over a decade. Now available in Ohio.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
signed by the 12 living members of the Class of 2020 this helmet was signed by Steve Atwater, Isaac Bruce, Harold Carmichael, Jimbo Covert, Bill Cowher, Cliff Harris, Steve Hutchinson, Edgerrin James, Jimmy Johnson, Troy Polamalu, Donnie Shell and Paul Tagliabue.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Duke Wilson Football
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Dr., N.W. Canton, OH 330.456.8207 profootballhof.com
