From April 1st through October 31st, be sure to bring the children to see the delightful and educational Hershey Children’s Garden. All other gardens at The Garden are open all year long.The full explanation can be found at http://wdok.radio.com/2011/12/04/winter-show-at-cleveland-botanical-garden-2/ Visiting hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. On Sundays, The Garden is open from noon until five. The Cleveland Botanical Garden is open on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Independence Day. There are no visiting hours on Mondays, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

By becoming a member of The Garden, admission is free. Groups of fifteen or more get in for 6.50. Seniors of 60 and up are admitted on Tuesdays for a senior rate of 5.50 per person. The normal admission for adults is 8.50 per person, children 3 to 12 years old are 3.00 each and toddlers under three are free. All major credit cards are accepted.

There is a vast wealth of culture to absorb in and around The Garden, which is located in University Circle. To stay for a few days so nothing is missed, The Garden suggests appreciating the Glass House, events, gardens and special attractions at several preferred hotels such as InterContinental Hotels Cleveland, Glidden House on University Circle and The Conference Center Hotel. These hotels offer discounts to card carrying members of The Garden.

We’ll start with the “Winking Lizard.”
Overshadowed by Progressive Field, the “lizard” has the perfect atmosphere for both sports fans and those looking for something a little more sophisticated. The food isn’t half-bad either.

Next on the list is the “Thirsty Parrot.”
Being close enough to the Quicken Loans Arena, you can actually sit out on the patio and hear everything that’s happening at the big game.

There’s also “Champps Americana.”
Choose any one of their three locations and get immersed in their cozy, cavernous environment and gear up for a night of sports, wholesome food and reverie.

And if maybe a good game of pool is what you’re looking for than swing on by the “House of Cues.”
Ample televisions and ample pool tables await you.

1) Cleveland had the first traffic light in America back in 1914.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here.
2) Rock and Roll hall of fame is located in Cleveland
3) The setting place for the Drew Carry show was in Cleveland.

There are a lot of must-see sights in this great city; however we-ll keep it limited to five for now. And they are the following:

1) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2) The Cleveland Museum of Art
3) The Botanical Garden
4) The Christmas Story House (It-s open year round, and not only in Christmas)
5) The Wade Oval

There are many more interesting and intriguing places to see in Cleveland, but you can start with the five listed!

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 for rock and roll enthusiasts titled “The Moondog Coronation Ball.’ Tickets sold for less than 2, according to reporter Vivian Goodman for WSKU radio station out of Cleveland, Ohio. The concert never took place that year because of overcrowding. The location could handle only so many music goers. The next year saw the performance happen. However, the concert that never was gained the title as the first rock and roll performance in Cleveland’s history.

Famous acts that call Cleveland home, both past and present, include the Raspberries, Nine Inch Nails, James Gang, Marilyn Manson, Amazing Pink Holes and Tracy Chapman.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1995 in downtown Cleveland. The foundation dates back to its inception in New York city during the eighties. Many famous rock and roll performers received a prestigious induction into the hall of fame. Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley were among the first rock stars to get induced, leading a trend that continues on each year in present day.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: The Rock Hall Needs Your Help Getting To SXSW

-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, arcade,
and concession stand.
-At the Great Lakes Science Center, discover and learn with fascinating space, technology, science and
environmental displays.
-Ride the rails at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, offering many scenic excursions and a “Thomas the Train”
themed ride.
-At Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park, have fun with batting cages, bumper boats, paintball and miniature golf.
-Explore the wonderful world of music at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
-Take a stroll through the Hershey Children’s Garden at the Cleveland Botanical Garden; children will enjoy
exploring the tree house, cave, scrounger’s garden, and dwarf forests.
-Enjoy a day of discovery at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and explore the fascinating world of space,
dinosaurs, wildlife habitats, and outdoor gardens.