Around Town

The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar

1163 Front Ave. 216.417.6222 thebigbangbar.com

Located in the exciting new Flats East Bank in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to non-stop live musical fun by request from their dueling piano entertainers, they also feature a unique, modern menu of handcrafted small plates and shareable appetizers, as well as a full-service bar and a great craft beer selection.

Thirsty Parrot

812 Huron Rd. Bolivar Avenue 216.685.3200 thirstyparrot.com

Everybody’s talking about the Thirsty Parrot, conveniently located on the corner of East Ninth & Bolivar, just a fly ball from the centerfield gate to Progressive Field. The party is here before and after every Indians game. They’re also open for special events at the Quicken Loans Arena. Look for the Caribbean Blue awning over our island-sized deck or just listen for the party music.

Gaming

MGM Northfield Park

10777 Northfield Rd. Northfield, OH 44067 www. MGMNorthfieldPark.com

MGM NORTHFIELD PARK is Cleveland’s premier gaming, dining and entertainment destination. Located between Downtown Cleveland and Akron, the Vegas-style racino features an exciting gaming floor featuring a variety of 2,200 video lottery terminal machines, flavorful dining options, including an award-winning steakhouse, and two entertainment venues. Guests earn exclusive access to promotions and events, valuable benefits and personalized experiences with M life Rewards. When the biggest stars come to Ohio, they take Center Stage. The concert-style music hall seats nearly 2,000 guests and hosts entertainment acts and events throughout the year. The Neon Room features 300 seats for live musical performances, and also serves as a rental facility for corporate or special events. After the show, guests can visit Tap Sports Bar. This popular, high-energy restaurant and bar offers guests 40-plus TVs and sports memorabilia with classic and contemporary American culinary favorites on the menu. Tap also features an extensive selection of local and craft beers. 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, 330-908-7625, mgmresorts.com Watch, wager and win daily on top thoroughbred and harness tracks from around the world. A variety of seating options are available, including our popular private TV carrels and our Trackside Lounge. Enjoy Ohio’s top races, special promotions, giveaways and player receptions in our simulcast lounge.

Museums

Pro Football Hall of Fame

2121 George Halas Dr., N.W. Canton, OH 330.456.8207 profootballhof.com

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located only a short drive away and provides experiences you can’t get anywhere else! Enjoy the Super Bowl Theater, the Game for Life holographic experience, interactive displays, one-of-a-kind memorabilia and lots more!

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. 216.781.7625 rockhall.com

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exists is to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives

2809 Woodland Ave. 216.515.1956 rockhall.com/library

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has opened its Library and Archives to the public, granting scholars and fans alike access to over 200 archival collections, including the personal papers of performers, radio disc jockeys, photographers, journalists, critics, historians, poster artists, collectors, fans, and fan clubs.

Sightseeing & Outdoor Fun

Cleveland Metroparks

4101 Fulton Pkwy 216.635.3200 clevelandmetroparks.com

There is something for everyone with 18 park reservations spanning nearly 24,000 acres, over 300 miles of trails, 8 golf courses, 6 guarded swimming areas, 75 rental facilities, more than 2,500 picnic tables, 8 lakefront parks, 700-foot toboggan chutes and a nationally acclaimed zoo! Cleveland Metroparks offers year-round activities for visitors of all kinds. Cleveland’s outdoors features some of the greatest green spaces and water based activities to be found anywhere in the US. In fact, Cleveland’s nickname “The Forest City,” and Cleveland Metroparks reservations are linked together to form what is commonly referred to as the city’s “Emerald Necklace.”

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest

3900 Wildlife Way 216.661.6500 futureforwildlife.org

Visit animals from around the world and learn how you can help secure a future for wildlife. Create unforgettable memories with unique experiences at African Elephant Crossing, Asian Highlands, Rosebrough Tiger Passage and more.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Our Customer Service Office is located at Peninsula Depot 1630 West Mill Street Peninsula, OH 44264 330.439.5708 cvsr.org

The boarding stations are primarily Rockside (Independence), Peninsula Depot and Akron Northside station. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a tourist excursion railway, running through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and along Ohio & Erie Canalway. The The train provides an excellent view of the wildlife and natural scenery of the park during any season. The train travels from stations in Independence to Akron, Ohio. CVSR offers a number of special programs including: seasonal train rides, dining excursions, beer and wine tastings, private car rentals, family entertainment and more!

Goodtime III

825 E. 9th St. Pier 216.861.5110 goodtimeiii.com

“GOODTIME III is the BEST way to See Cleveland! This Landmark Attraction is docked in Cleveland’s Premiere Tourist Destination - North Coast Harbor. Narrated Tours, Entertainment Cruises, Lunch & Dinner Cruises too. Don’t Miss the Boat!

Lake Erie Shores & Islands

770 SE Catawba Rd. 419.734.4386 shoresandislands.com

Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores and Islands offer an incredible getaway experience for all ages and interests and is just a short ride from any part of Cleveland. Lazy days on the beach, amusement park rides, fishing, craft markets and much much more can be found here. There is truly something for everyone at Lake Erie Shores & Islands. Visit their website for a complete and up to date list of upcoming events and activities as well as information in regards to lodging, shops and dining options.

Lovin Put-In-Bay

419.285.4595 234 Delaware Ave Put in Bay OH 43456 lovinputinbay.com

Come for a day at the bay or choose to stay! This small island is a hot bed for tourists and locals and home to numerous quaint restaurants, pubs, shopping, family fun, fishing and a long list of fun things to do. Open year round.

Whiskey Island and Eatery

2800 Whiskey Island 216.631.1800 whiskeyislandandeatery.net

Whiskey Island Still and Eatery was recently featured as one of Cleveland’s top 5 restaurants on the water! A little lake side piece of heaven, Whiskey Island Still & Eatery features some of the finest outdoor entertainment in Northeast Ohio all summer long. The extensive menu has something for everyone and the combination of the great food, live music and ongoing events make this a must do experience during your trip to Cleveland!

Wineries

Gervasi Vineyard

1700 55th St. Canton, OH 330.497.1000 gervasivineyard.com

Experience a beautiful, upscale Tuscaninspired, winery resort featuring 30+ award-winning wines, private winery and distillery tours, tastings and pairings, boutique shopping, 48 luxurious suites and exceptional cuisine in three distinct restaurants, the Italian Bistro, casual Crush House Bar & Eatery and Piazza Patio. NEW coffee house, distillery and cocktail lounge!

The Browns run out for their season opening game against the Titans on September 8, 2019. (Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns) Celebrating The Game!

Cleveland is home to three professional sports franchises: The Cleveland Browns (NFL), Cleveland Indians (MLB) and Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA). The Lake Erie Monsters represent Cleveland in the American Hockey League while the Cleveland Gladiators are members of the Arena Football League. Needless to say, Cleveland is a booming sports town! Between all of these teams, there are games scheduled all year long and chances are you’ll find at least one of these teams playing at home during your visit. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Browns

The Cavaliers have undergone several personnel changes recently. Most notably the Lebron James move to the La Lakers after leading the 2016 team as they brought home Cleveland’s first NBA title in the team’s history! The Cavs won a 7 game series against the Golden State Warriors after coming back from a 3-1 deficit. The only time the feat has been achieved in NBA history!

LeBron has moved on to play with the Lakers, but the Cavs still thrill Clevelanders with exciting play.

The Cleveland Cavaliers joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1970 and have made 20 playoff appearances in their nearly 50 year history.

From 1986-1995 the team made eight playoff appearances behind free throw sharp shooter Mark Price and Brad Daugherty.

The Cavs play in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, which was host to the NBA All Star game in 1997 and is located in downtown Cleveland.

For ticketing and more information visit: clevelandcavaliers.com Cleveland Indians

In 2017 the Indians set an American League and Major League Baseball record by winning 22 consecutive games with no ties. 2016 was also an exciting year for the Indians as they made their fifth appearance in the World Series! They ended up losing the series to the Chicago Cubs after seven exciting games but certainly set the stage for high expectations for further years.

The Cleveland Indians are two time World Series Champions having won the series in 1920 and 1948. They made appearances in the fall classic in 1995 and 1997 in addition to their 2016 run.

To this day, the Indians own the most American League Central Division Championships with eight!

For ticketing and more information visit:

cleveland.indians.mlb.com

The Cleveland Browns are four time NFL Champions, most recently in 1964. Their most recent playoff appearance was in 2002 when they lost two of their rivals to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 2018 team had a record of 7-8-1 to finish 3rd in the AFC North division. The noted improvement in performance over recent seasons has their fans looking forward to a potentially exciting 2019 season.

The team is named for their legendary first coach, Paul Brown. Brown led the franchise to a championship in its first year in the NFL, in 1950, and twice more in the same decade, in 1954 and 1955. The Browns won another title in 1964.

In an un-scientific study, BizJournal named the Browns fans the most loyal in all sports, citing attendance numbers versus weather, climate and team record. A testament to their faith, an organization for Browns fans, Browns Backers Worldwide and its more then 100,000 members, is considered the largest sports fan organization in the United States.

The Browns franchise has the fourth most players elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among those are Otto Graham, Paul Brown, Jim Brown and Ozzie Newsome.

The Browns play eight home games a year in First Energy Stadium at the North Coast Harbor near the Great Lakes Science Center and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.

For ticketing and more information visit: clevelandbrowns.com

Cleveland Metroparks

Photos from left to right: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Edgewater Beach House, Bridal Veil Falls in Bedford Reservation, Merwin’s Wharf

Since 1917, Cleveland Metroparks has been committed to a mission of conservation, education and recreation. The Park District is a four-time National Gold Medal Award Winner for excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

The Emerald Necklace, as locals refer to it, boasts nearly 24,000 acres of green space comprised of 18 park reservations, provides 300 miles of recreational trails, 8 golf courses and a world-renowned Zoo. Cleveland Metroparks offers endless opportunities to connect with nature through recreational and educational programming. Guests can visit Edgewater Park, perfect for enjoying the lakefront, stand-up paddleboarding or catching a sunset. Opportunities for hiking, running and biking are available throughout Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township. The water taxi, connects the East and West Banks of the Flats and provides additional opportunities for exploration.

A world of experiences is available at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Over 2,000 animals including elephants, giraffes and gorillas provide opportunities for guests to learn about the Zoo’s conservation mission to secure a future for wildlife. Since 1995, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has contributed more than $9 million to wildlife conservation efforts around the world in partnership with Cleveland Zoological Society. The Zoo is one of the first AZA institutions to establish a field conservation program. Cleveland Metroparks offers the perfect opportunity for golf with 8 courses located conveniently throughout Northeast Ohio. The golf courses vary from a 9-hole course located 10 minutes from downtown Cleveland at Washington, to championship layouts at Manakiki and Sleepy Hollow, both named Golfweek’s Best Public Courses. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, each Cleveland Metroparks golf course offers a unique golfing experience. Golf clubs are available for rent.

Scenic dining opportunities are available throughout Cleveland Metroparks. Guests can enjoy dining on the water year-round at Merwin’s Wharf on the Cuyahoga River located on the East Bank of the Flats and seasonally at e55 on the Lake. Made to order fare is available seasonally at the Edgewater Beach House, The Hut at Huntington Beach, Wildwood Marina at Euclid Creek Reservation, and The Emerald Necklace Marina at Rocky River Reservation.

Plan your visit at clevelandmetroparks.com

The Cleveland Orchestra led by music director Franz Welser-Möst © Roger Mastroianni, courtesy of The Cleveland Orchestra.

The Cleveland Orchestra

Spend an evening with The Cleveland Orchestra — and create music memories for a lifetime. Called “America’s best” by The New York Times and “one of the most amazing classical orchestras in the world” by the Los Angeles Times, this ensemble of gifted musicians, led by acclaimed music director Franz WelserMöst, begins a second century of musical excellence at the top of its game. The promise of remarkable concert experiences, esteemed artistry, and engaging music education programs offers audience members access to the finest symphonic entertainment anywhere.

The Cleveland Orchestra is renowned for subtlety and detail in its performances, creating an intimacy with music for audiences during annual tours and concert seasons at home — in Cleveland’s grand Severance Hall and each summer under the stars at Blossom Music Center. The Orchestra remains a vital part of the reinvention of this family-friendly city, attracting graduates from the world’s best conservatories. “The musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra take great pride in providing artistic excellence at the highest possible level,” says horn player Jesse McCormick, who joined the Orchestra in 2006. “That’s a torch I’m honored to carry.”

Since its inception in 1918, The Cleveland Orchestra has been guided by a set of core principles created to foster an uncompromising focus on musical brilliance, an unwavering commitment to community engagement, and a steadfast belief that classical music inspires and enriches the lives of future generations. Building on more than a century of exciting education initiatives, the Orchestra has a number of innovative programs designed to spark a lifelong love of music in young people, including Under 18s Free, which allows patrons ages 17 and under to receive free admission to performances with each regular-priced adult ticket.

Cleveland Orchestra concerts are offered in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences — including casual Friday night events, film scores performed live by the Orchestra, collaborations with pop and jazz singers, ballet and opera presentations, and standard repertoire contrasted with new and older works. For the past thirty seasons, the Orchestra has also played a free community concert in downtown Cleveland around the Fourth of July. Mr. Welser-Möst’s creative vision continues to provide the Orchestra with unequaled opportunities for exploring music as a universal language of communication and understanding.

Today, The Cleveland Orchestra remains deeply committed to engaging people of all ages through the power and passion of music, inspiring audience members in concert halls and classrooms throughout Northeast Ohio — and around the world. As generations of Clevelanders celebrate many of life’s most important moments with the music of this extraordinary ensemble, the Orchestra continues raising the bar on artistic excellence as one of the most admired orchestras in the world. For more information please visit: clevelandorchestra.com

Severance Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra © Roger Mastroianni, courtesy of The Cleveland Orchestra.

Severance Hall

Celebrated as one of the most magnificent concert venues in the world, Severance Hall has been home to The Cleveland Orchestra since its opening in 1931. According to a Cleveland newspaper editorial printed shortly after the first concert: “We believe that Mr. Severance intended to build a temple to music, and not a temple to wealth; and we believe it is his intention that all music lovers should be welcome there.” In the decades that followed, the Orchestra’s warm and welcoming hometown hall has become a bucket-list destination for music lovers and architecture aficionados alike.

The Orchestra chose to build its concert hall in the heart of Cleveland’s University Circle area — a picturesque setting on the city’s east side that serves as an epicenter of major cultural, education, and medical institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music, and what is today Case Western Reserve University. Most of the funds needed to erect this majestic structure were donated by local businessman John L. Severance, president of the Musical Arts Association (1921-36), and his wife, Elisabeth.

Designed by the Cleveland firm Walker & Weeks, Severance Hall’s elegant Georgian exterior was crafted to complement the classical architecture of other notable buildings in the neighborhood. The interior of Severance Hall features a combination of styles, including Art Deco, Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, and Modernism. In addition, the hall contains a massive Skinner pipe organ and a reflective stage that provides honest and clear acoustics — a stage on which legendary performers such as Béla Bartók, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Leonard Bernstein once stood.

From the beginning, Severance Hall has been instrumental in shaping the Orchestra’s much-admired sound — allowing the ensemble to rehearse and perform in a consistent and idyllic acoustic environment. In the wake of a restoration project that was completed in 2000, the hall continues to play a major role in refining the Orchestra’s chamber-like sound under renowned music director Franz Welser-Möst. Said The New York Times, “The renovated concert hall sounds as seductive as it looks.”

Among the first concert facilities built with radio capability, Severance Hall helped usher The Cleveland Orchestra into living rooms across the country through weekly broadcasts. Of course, even the most memorable broadcast lacks the visual splendor that comes with actually visiting Severance Hall — from its glimmering ceiling, “like frosting on a wedding cake,” to its two-dozen red jasper marble columns imported from Italy to its brass torchères bearing the hall’s familiar lotus blossom design, a nod to Elisabeth Severance’s favorite flower, nothing compares to experiencing this stunning landmark in person. Free tours are available to the public across each season and more than a hundred times a year, the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra delivers on Mr. Severance’s vision by filling his concert hall with glorious music. For more information please visit: clevelandorchestra.com

Index of Advertisers

Bourbon

Four Roses Bourbon 3

Dining & Entertainment

Balaton 47

Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar 45 Blue Point Grille 55

Crop Bistro 59 Cru Uncorked 19, 57 Delmonico’s 58

Hospitality Restaurants 17 Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse 53

MGM Northfield Park BC,4,5

Morton’s The Steakhouse 61

Peppermint Thai Cuisine 61 Pier W 52

Pinecrest IFC

Texas de Brazil 63

Valerio’s Ristorante 48

Whiskey Island Still & Eatery 45

Gaming

MGM Northfield Park BC,4,5

Retail

Alson Jewelers 9

b.a. Sweetie Company 41 Kilgore Trout 39 Little Italy Wines 48 Pinecrest IFC

Salons/Spas

Marengo Luxury Spa 40

Sightseeing & Activities

Cleveland Metroparks 71 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RR 67 Gervasi Vineyard 31 Goodtime III 67

Lake Erie Shores & Islands 15

Pro Football Hall of Fame 32

Put-In-Bay 44 Rock and Roll Hall of 22,23 Fame & Museum

The Cleveland Orchestra 21 Visit Canton 30

Go online to citivewtravel.com/cleveland for more ideas on Where To GO & What To DO!

photo credit Dale McDonald

It’s your turn to play. Pick up an instrument, crank up the volume and make some noise. Designed to evoke the birthplace of rock bands for decades, The Garage is where, for the first time inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, fans can pick up real instruments, learn to play, and jam with friends.

PLAY Enter the Garage to find dedicated practice stations for drums, guitar, bass and keyboards. Whether you’re playing an instrument for the first time, or are an experienced player, video prompts will guide them as they learn a song or show off their freestyle skills. Each station features a curated song selection that includes music from classic rock, soul, grunge, hip hop and all points in between. Everyone, no matter what their skill level, can take a brief lesson on how to play major riffs from Inductee songs.

JAM For those who are ready to rock with friends or create an impromptu band with our crew, the Jam space boasts a full band setup, stocked with real, high-quality gear. Check our Events calendar for which artist or genre-themed jam sessions might be going on during your visit!

BRAND YOUR BAND As evidenced throughout rock & roll history, building a great band also involves giving it a killer look. Find out how some iconic bands got their iconic logos, and then try your hand at creating your own band logos at the Brand Your Band interactive kiosks.

GARAGE GEAR The Garage Gear exhibit highlights great gear and instruments from the Museum’s collection. Fans will see historic instruments in this changing exhibit featuring rock’s tools of the trade. Selected artifacts now on

“There’s nothing better than the exhibit: • Original wooden plank guitar prototype made and played by Les Paul. thrill of cranking up the volume on • Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster guitar an electric guitar and visitors can with synchronized Tremelo and original now do exactly that at the Rock & custom body, played by Buddy Guy. • Goya 6-string electric guitar played by Roll Hall of Fame!” said Rock Hall Debbie Harry of Blondie • Black Sabbath

CEO & President Greg Harris. crash cymbals • Eddie Van Halen Peavey Wolfgang Prototype Electric Guitar “Fans from all over the world have visited the Rock Hall to see and hear how music connects us,” Harris said. “Now they can make music in the Museum.” Check out The Garage, open now at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Start planning your tour today at rockhall.com.