2015 MAC Basketball Travel Guide Cleveland, OH March 11 – 14
Member Institutions…3 Social Media…4
Directions…6 Parking…7
Official Tournament Restaurants…8-13 Official Tournament Hotel Partners…13-17 Official Tournament Entertainment Partners…18-19 Preferred Partners 20-23
MAC Member Institutions The MAC is the 3rd-largest NCAA conference in the USA with more than 250,000 students enrolled and more than 2 million living alumni
Social Media Follow the tournament via social media, and make sure to interact with our sponsors social media promotions. Don’t miss out on the specials!
MAC Facebook: MidAmericanConference MAC Twitter: @MACSports Hashtag: #MACtion MAC Instagram: macsports MAC Properties Twitter: @MACSportsIMG IMG Twitter: @IMGCollege
What To Do In Cleveland Directions, Parking, Dinning, Lodging and Entertainment
DIRECTIONS From East, West, South, Southwest and Airport
From East: Take Interstate 90/ Rt 2 West. Follow Signs to Downtown Cleveland. Remain on Rt. 2 as I-90 curves away to the left. Exit at E. 9th St.; turn left on E. 9th St.; south to area parking.
From West: Take I-90 East. Exit at Ontario St. and proceed north on Ontario St. Quicken Loans Arena is located at the corner of Huron Rd. and Ontario St.
From South: Take I-77 North. Exit at E. 9th St. Follow signs to either E. 9th St. north or Ontario St. north to arena parking.
From Southwest: Take I-90 East or I-71 North to the Inner Belt merge. Continue on Inner Belt (I-90) to either Ontario St. or E. 9th St.; exit right onto Ontario St. north of E. 9th St. north to area parking
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport: Take I71 North. Exit at Ontario Street and proceed north on Ontario St. Quicken Loans Arena is located at the corner of Huron Rd. and Ontario St.
Parking Quicken Loans Arena Parking
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESTAURANTS The Preferred Dinning Entertainment Location of the MAC Basketball Tournament: Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant features tantalizing woodfired entrees fresh off the grills and rotisseries; plentiful appetizers meant for sharing and sampling; unique and eye-appealing presentations
For Dinner Reservations: pickwickandfrolic.com For Groups of 25+ Courtney Fidler 216-241-7425
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESTAURANTS The Preferred German Restaurant of the MAC Basketball Tournament: HOFBRAUHAUS
MAC FANS JOIN US AT1550 Chester Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 216-621-2337
The Happiest Place In Town
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESTAURANTS Preferred Dining Partner: Barley House
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESTAURANTS Preferred Dining Partner: Barley House
Cleveland’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day March 17th Ohio University St. Pat's In The Flats - March 14TH Miami U – Green Beer Day March 21ST May the “Luck of the Irish” be with all tournament teams 1261 West 6TH Street Cleveland, OH 44113 216.623.1700 - www.BarleyHouseCleveland.com
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESTAURANTS Official Dinning Partner: Hard Rock CafĂŠ
Located In Tower City Welcome MAC Basketball Tournament Fans Hard Rock Cafe 230 West Huron Street Cleveland, OH 44113 216-830-7625
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RESTAURANTS The Preferred Family Dinning Location of the MAC Basketball Tournament: Winking Lizard Fans can win free tickets via the Winking Lizard social media promotion Winning is easy! Step 1: "Like" the MAC and Winking Lizard Tavern Facebook pages
Step 2: Follow @MACSports + @WinkingLizard on Twitter Step 3: Post a picture of you and your friends at any Winking Lizard location: Hashtag #MACtion
Winking Lizard Tavern Over 20 Locations Winkinglizard.com
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNERS Utilize our hotel partners for your lodging needs: Renaissance Hotel, Marriot Downtown at Key Center, Hyatt Regency, Wyndham Cleveland Renaissance Hotel
Marriot Downtown at Key Center
24 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113 216.696.5600
127 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44114 216.696.9200
Official Men’s Tournament Host Hotel
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade 420 Superior Ave East Cleveland, OH 44114 216.575.1234
Official Women’s Tournament Host Hotel
Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square 1260 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44115 216.615.7500
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OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNERS The Aloft Cleveland Downtown: AloftClevelandDowntown.com or Call 1 877 Go Aloft Mention Rate Plan: MAC Tournament
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNERS Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade located in the heart of downtown, is the perfect starting point to experience all the best that Cleveland has to offer. Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade - Located in the heart of downtown, Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade is the perfect starting point to experience all the best that Cleveland has to offer. Set within a historic landmark, our hotel is just two blocks from Quicken Loans Arena, adjacent to the exciting East 4th Street Entertainment and Restaurant District, and walking distance to the Theater District, Progressive Field and the Horseshoe Casino. Each spacious guestroom reflects the building's elegant architecture, with warm wood paneling and vaulted ceilings. Discover for yourself why this downtown Cleveland hotel exemplifies the quality you’ve come to expect from Hyatt. For Reservations Please Call 216-575-1234
OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNERS Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square
OFFICIAL ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS A Preferred Entertainment Location: Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club Under one beautifully-constructed roof, one-stop shop for unique dinner offerings, locally-produced musical entertainment and nationally-recognized comics.
Entertainment
• Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
• Frolic Cabaret
For show tickets and information go to: pickwickandfrolic.com/shows
• Kevin’s Martini Bar
• Champagne Bar Pickwick & Frolic truly is a full night of fun all under one roof!
OFFICIAL ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS A Preferred Entertainment Option: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1022 Open daily: 10am - 5:30pm (and until 9pm on Wed) See more at: www.rockhall.com Celebrating 20 years with new exhibits, the return of the Induction Ceremony and more!
OFFICIAL FITNESS CLUB OF THE MAC EB Fitness Club: Upscale Fitness
Website: EBFitnessClub.com Call: 216-458-1000
OFFICIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM FitWell: www.fitwellwellness.com
Official Wellness Program of the MAC
Commit To Be Well
PREFERRED AIRLINE OF THE MAC
jetBlue: Visit www.jetblue.com to learn about new nonstop flights from Cleveland to Boston, MA and Fort Lauderdale, FL starting April 30.
PREFFERED BUSINESS CLUB The Club at Key Center: Cleveland’s Premier Business Club
Member of the ClubCorp Family 216-241-1272
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