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September 2011

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Top 5 Must-See Sights in Cleveland, Ohio

Posted by admin @ 12:00 AM, Saturday Sep 10th, 2011

Cleveland, Ohio, the third largest city in the United States has a lot to offer to tourists and visitors. For those visiting or touring Cleveland, there are plenty of things to do and see in this big city”from historic places to parks and recreation and museums, not to mention the beautiful gardens, in Cleveland there-s always something to do and see for individuals and families. The West Side Market is especially ideal for families and for those who (more…)

An In-Depth Look at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll History

Posted by admin @ 12:00 AM, Friday Sep 9th, 2011

Cleveland, Ohio stands out in most people’s minds as the birth of rock and roll due to the city’s address as home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and because of the metropolitan area’s willingness to embrace a new kind of music that launched in the fifties and lives on in present day.

Forward thinking deejay Alan Freed, a.k.a. Moondog, (1921 to 1965) backed bands he claimed were going to rise as the next big thing in music. He gets credit for labeling the tunes “rock and roll” along with setting up the first ever concert (more…)

10 Fun, Family-Friendly Attractions in Cleveland

Posted by admin @ 12:00 AM, Monday Sep 5th, 2011

Cleveland offers a wonderful variety of family-friendly attractions perfect for the entire family!

-At the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, take a tour of antique automobiles, motorcycles and airplanes on
display.
-The Children’s Museum of Cleveland offers a variety of educational and interactive exhibits to explore and
discover.
-Spend an afternoon at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo learning about the wonderful world of animals and plants.
-Young children are sure to enjoy the Memphis Kiddie Park, with 11 amusement rides, miniature golf, (more…)

Explore Cleveland: Shop at the West Side Market

Posted by admin @ 12:00 AM, Thursday Sep 1st, 2011

A trip to Cleveland Ohio would not be complete without a stop at the West Side Market. Locals have enjoyed this colorful and exciting market since 1912. The building alone is worth a visit. With its Byzantine architecture and adjacent clock tower, it is sure to impress people of all backgrounds. Inside they have 44 foot high ceilings done in terracotta tiles, and there are wonderful pictures of animals decorating the columns.
This indoor/outdoor market is located in the western neighborhood of Ohio City. The 180 vendors offer all sorts of ethnic delicacies (more…)

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