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for Haley Rue, fellow adventurer, whose spirit lives on.
Cleveland, OH by Brad
I was actually born in Cleveland. I don’t remember any of it, though, since my family moved to St. Louis when I was one. Back when Kunho and I were planning out our route for the trip, in the early stages we pulled out a large map of the United States and began circling cities. We started with the obvious ones, the big ones, the unavoidable ones—New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, etc. It was an exciting and liberating feeling. We obviously couldn’t hit every city in the country, but often our rationale for circling one city or another was simply “I would love to see that city.” For such a reason I circled Cleveland, Ohio. Even though I was born here I knew nothing about it apart from its city nickname, “the mistake on the lake.” As we were going off
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more about the place where I was born. When we arrived at Cleveland we Midwestern city boasts broad skies over regal tall buildings downtown, and a pleasant (at least when we were there) lakefront clime. One of my favorite moments, obviously for personal reasons, was near the end of our stay here when we visited the hospital where I was born. It was a hospital like any other, but it was a special thing to see for me. I stood in front and took a picture, and then we hopped in the car and drove off to our next destination.
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Basics Weather makes a difference. In 2010, Forbes Magazine named Cleveland, Ohio as the city with the worst winter weather in the United States! Here are some basic guidelines: Spring Early season highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s; late season highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Bring a jacket and raincoat.
Autumn Early season highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s; late season highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s. Bring a sweater.
Summer Summers are mild here, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Winter Highs in the 30s, lows in the teens and twenties, with plenty of snowfall. Bring heavy winter gear and multiple layers.
Parking with a Disability Placard
Unfortunately, a disability placard does not exempt you from paying regular metered fees in the state of Ohio.
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Accessible Van Rental accessible vans: Ability Van Rentals Toll free: (800) 584-7368 7588 Tyler Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060 Ability Van Rentals rents wheelchair accessible vans and has 1 vehicle with hand controls. Call at least a week in advance to delivery to the Cleveland airport.
Mobility Works Phone: (234) 674-4010 810 Moe Dr, Akron, OH 44310 Mobility Works rents wheelchair accessible vans but does not offer vehicles with hand controls. the Cleveland airport.
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accessible taxicabs: Taxicab Cleveland Toll-free: (800) 829 - 4222 Local: (216) 586 - 4448 Wait times can sometimes be up to 2 hours for calling on demand, and even if you call in advance they cannot guarantee that the taxis will arrive on time. Yellos Cab Cleveland Local: (216) 623 - 1500 Yellow Cab has two accessible taxicabs in the Cleveland area.
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Basics
Cleveland, OH
Public Transportation
Bus
Rail System
construction to be upgraded to full accessibility; call (216) 566-5170 to check elevator status and request accessibility information.
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Informative displays on modern technologies inside the museum.
Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 694-2000 www.greatscience.com Entrance Bathroom Parking Price Hours
fully accessible main entrance lot with designated handicap parking (lower level garage) Daily
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
a science museum that caters towards younger kids with many great interactive hands-on activities and exhibits. Most of the hands-on exhibits are accessible for wheelchair users. However, note that a seasonal May-October exhibit on the ly wheelchair accessible: the main cargo hold has a few exhibits but is the only accessible part of the ship, as all other ar-
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A line of solar panels in front of the Great Lakes Science Center. The main entrance is accessible.
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Attractions
Cleveland, OH
Courtesy of Adam Jones
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the most spirited and iconic destinations in Cleveland.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1100 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 781-7625 www.rockhall.com Entrance Bathroom Parking Price
Hours
fully accessible main entrance accessible restrooms on lower level and third level lot with designated handicap parking
Children (up to age 8): Free Daily except Wed 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wed 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. -
Ramps provide access to the pyramid main entrance.
rock music, is one of the most iconic destinations pyramid and elevators provide access to all parts of
wheels, and some ramps can be steep. We recommend that manual wheelchair users come with Courtesy of Aaron Van Dike
footage of the history of rock music. Each theater has reserved accessible seating available. You can also rent an electric
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Cleveland Botanical Garden 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 721-1600 www.cbgarden.org Entrance Bathroom Most gardents are Courtesy of MamaGeek Courtesy of robosorne
The greenhouse is accessible through the main building.
fully accessible main entrance accessible restrooms avilable by front of main building and backgate to garden Parkings lot with designated handicap parking Price Hours
Sun
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
series of manicured trails and gardens, and an indoor jungle-esque greenhouse. entirely accessible by elevator, though the wooden boardwalk over the top of the greenhouse can be bumpy. Most of the outdoor gardens are accessible, but certain trails have stairs and no accessible means of entry. Some gardens are only partially
Natural History Museum 1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 231-4600 www.cmnh.org Entrance Bathroom
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fully accessible main entrance
(basement restrooms inaccessible) Parkings lot with designated handicap parking Price Hours Daily except Wed Wed
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
hibits ranging from displays on the planets to a wildlife garden. -
Rawr! A dinosaur skeleton at the Museum of Natural History.
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Some areas have stairs. Check the map for alternate routes.
Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 421-7359 www.clevelandart.org Entrance Bathroom Parking Price Hours
south side entrance not accessible; alternate entrance on north side
lot with designated handicap parking beneath building Free Daily except Wed/Fri 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wed/Fri 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is quite large, and the spacious lobby has a tall glass roof.
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a large building with a vast collection of great works of art from all over the cessible due to stairs. Enter through the north side entrance, which is equipped with ramps and elevators. All areas of the museum are accessible to wheelchair users by elevator. Some areas have stairs, but the free, detailed museum map available at the information desk rents out a limited supply of wheelchairs free of charge.
A fun display at the Money Museum.
Cleveland Federal Reserve 1455 East Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 579-3188 www.clevelandfed.org Entrance Bathroom Parking Price Hours
main entrance on 6th St not accessible; alternate entrance on Superior Ave accessible restrooms available lot with designated handicap parking Free Fri-Sun
accessible
Closed
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that control monetary policy in the United States. As is expected of a governmain entrance on 6th Street is not accessible, but there is an alternate accessitains a small free Money Museum that is attached to the federal reis quite small and made up of two
The alternative accessible entrance on Superior Ave.
an elevator that is somewhat out of the way; ask the worker at the front desk of the museum for directions and they will be able to point out the accessible elevator to you. 20 States on Wheels Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland Public Library 325 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 623-2800 www.cpl.org Entrance
new building entrance fully accessible; old building only accessible through undground walkway from new building
Bathroom Parking Price Hours
lot with designated handicap parking Free Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sun Closed
brary is composed of two buildings, one older and one newer, that are connected through an underground pasdoes not have an accessible entrance and can only be acthe newer, smaller building, which has an accessible entrance in the front. From there, take an elevator to the basement level and cross the underground passageway into the old building. Once inside accessible by elevator. 262
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The Cleveland City Hall main entrance is not accessible.
Cleveland City Hall 601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 644-2000 www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Visitors Entrance Bathroom Parking
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main entrance on Lakeside Ave not accessible; accessible entrance behind building accessible restrooms available lot with designated handicap parking
Like at most every city hall, accessibility is taken seriously at the ble; an alternative accessible entrance is available in the back. Inside, provide minimum restrictions to movement in a wheelchair. As a stop for tourists, however, there is not much to do or see here, in contrast to the usual grandeur of city halls elsewhere. 20 States on Wheels Cleveland, OH
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in Cleveland
Hotel Name
Star Rating
Motel 6
1
Extended Stay America Cleveland - Brooklyn
2
10300 Cascade Crossing, Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 267-7799
Comfort Inn Downtown
2
1800 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 861-0001
Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown
2
Super 8 Westlake/Cleveland
2
25200 Sperry Dr, Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-3993
Holiday Inn Express
3
629 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-1000
Hyatt Place Cleveland Independence
3
6025 Jefferson Dr, Independence, OH 44131
(216) 328-1060
DoubleTree by Hilton Cleveland Downtown – Lakeside
3
1111 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 241-5100
The Tudor Arms Hotel Cleveland - a DoubleTree by Hilton
3
10660 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 455-1260
Wyndham Cleveland at PlayhouseSquare
3
1260 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 615-7500
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
4
420 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 575-1234
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
4
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
4
The Westin Cleveland Downtown
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Address
Phone
32751 Lorain Rd, North Ridgeville, (440) 327-6311 OH 44039
1460 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 241-6600
(216) 696-9200 1515 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 623-1300
777 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH (216) 771-7700 44114
# Accessible # with Roll-in Shower Designated Distance to Rooms Showers Accommodations Handicap Parking Downtown (miles) 5
2
none
yes
22.8
6
2
built-in bench
yes
10.6
3
3
bathtub with grab bars
yes
0.6
14
3
built-in bench
yes
0.3
2
2
built-in bench
yes
15.3
8
2
built-in bench
valet parking
1.5
6
2
built-in benches and chair by request
yes
9
4
4
chair by request
yes
0.3
8
2
chair by request
yes
4.2
16
3
chair by request
valet parking
0.3
10
5
chair by request
valet parking
0.1
12
3
chair by request
none
0.2
5
2
built-in benches and chair by request
valet parking
1.1
12
12
chair by request
valet parking
0.4
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