2022 Cleveland Group Tour Guide

2022 GROUP TOUR GUIDE

10 REASONS TO VISIT

Get the facts on why Cleveland is considered a top destination for groups PG 64

NEW + NOTABLE

Make the latest attractions, experiences and exhibits a part of your tour PG 16 10

TOUR THE LAND

Our itinerary lineup features milestone celebrations and plenty of history, unique sights and STEM BEGINNING ON PG 20 16

Join in at

Thisiscleveland.com Soulcraft CLE © Nate Migal

cleveland’s

Fa mily Owned

Grocer since 1929

A LANDMARK G R O C E R Y S TO R E .

For 92 years and counting, Heinen’s has been committed to Northeast Ohio. That legacy continues in the heart of Downtown Cleveland.

Our store in the historic Cleveland Trust Rotunda at East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue goes beyond groceries featuring 40 wines by the glass and a wide selection of craft beers on tap. Shop for everything from everyday staples to the freshest produce in town.

Visit heinens.com for info on the go

©2021 All rights reserved. Heinen’s, Inc.

HEINEN’S DOWNTOWN STORE IS LOCATED at the corner of E. 9th St & Euclid Ave Store Info 216-302-3020

Store Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am–8pm Saturday-Sunday, 8am–7pm

See animals from around the world

Ride the Eagle Zip Adventure

Plan your visit at FutureForWildlife.org ©Registered trademark of Cleveland Metroparks.

Hand-feed a giraffe

CONTENTS 2022 Cleveland GROUP TOUR Guide D TH E CL EV ELAN T MU SE UM OF AR IS FR EE TO AL L

20

In this Issue 6 TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT CLEVELAND

You want a destination that delivers for your group

16 NEW AND NOTABLE

40

Get started with the latest openings and must-see happenings

20 SCHOOLS ROCK CLEVELAND ITINERARY The stage is set for memorable performances and STEM experiences

24 MANSIONS & MILLIONAIRES ITINERARY

24

Brush up on some Cleveland history

Check Before You Go. Please contact your destination to confirm hours and safe practices before your visit.

26 UNIOUELY CLEVELAND ITINERARY

Your guide to the places that define the city

30 BEYOND CLEVELAND

26

Hub and spoke destinations like Put-In-Bay and Amish Country are only an hour away

All photos: © Cleveland Museum of Art, © Karen Snyder, © Cody York, © Cedar Point, © Scott Meivogel

POKE H U B & S T IO N S A D E S T IN

30 For complete trip planning info, check out ThisisCleveland.com

T racks 4 Destination Cleveland Group Travel Services

14 Events Calendar 18 Group-Friendly Dining 22 Student Performance Opportunities & Top Performance Venues 28 Make Your Own Fun (Hands-on Experiences) 32 Tour Operators 34 Sightseeing & Tours 37 Maps 40 Land of the Free thisiscleveland.com

3

Destination Cleveland Group Travel Services Cleveland has plenty of unexpected and world-class activities perfect for overnight group trips and inquisitive students. While attending a group tour is ahhhh-mazing in Cleveland, we at Destination Cleveland know that planning these sorts of tours

Check Before You Go. Please contact your destination to confirm hours and safe practices before your visit.

TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS RESOURCES Let our staff of tourism experts show you how Cleveland can create a trip that will not only boost

can be a major project. There’s a lot of work that goes into making these kinds of trips happen. We get that. We’re here to help.

PLANNING TOOLS > IMAGE LIBRARY AND PROMO VIDEOS: www.thisiscleveland.com/media > CUSTOMIZED/SUGGESTED ITINERARIES: www.thisiscleveland.com/group-tour/ group-tour-itineraries

INDUSTRY SHOWS Look for us at the following tradeshows like ABA, Heartland, SYTA, NTA, OMCA and more.

attendance and maximize guest satisfaction, but also fall within your budget parameters and ease you through the planning process.

We can provide hotel leads, local details on group-friendly dining spots, site inspections and FAM tours. We have resources for receptive guides. And once your group is here our team will personally welcome them to town and provide a souvenir for your overnight guests.

And for that, you’re welcome.

Destination Cleveland is a “Top 5 CVB/DMO

by City/Region.”

Cleveland is voted the “Best U.S. Destination.”

Groups Today reader’s choice awards

Groups Today reader’s choice awards

Destination Cleveland’s Group Tour Team:

Gordon Taylor III, V.P. of Convention Sales & Services | Tel: 216.875.6624 | Email: gtaylor@destinationcle.org Denise Krauss, Senior Manager - Group Tour | Tel: 216.875.6648 | Email: dkrauss@destinationcle.org

Jen Kramer, Senior Manager - Marketing | Tel: 216.875.6639 | Email: jkramer@destinationcle.org

GroupThisisCleveland.com/Groups Tour Guide Join2022 in at | #ThisisCle 4

thisiscleveland.com

5

S N O S A E R 10 SIT

I V O T D N A L E V E L C

Cleveland Skyline

6

2022

Group Tour Guide

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

1 MUSIC REVOLUTION If rock isn’t your jam, you’re in luck—Cleveland is also home to one of the best orchestras on the planet: The Cleveland Orchestra. (We’re not joking — they really are that good.) Catch a concert at the historic Severance Music Center or during the

Blossom Music Festival, a summer series of outdoor concerts complete with group picnic areas and occasional post-show fireworks.

For a slightly more intimate experience, head to Music Box Supper Club for live music with a side of foodiefriendly Americana fare. This inviting spot boasts great views of the Cuyahoga River, two stages and group tour packages that pair dinner with live music and a tour of a local hotspot (such as the nearby Greater Cleveland Aquarium).

2 CULTURAL HUB Welcome to University Circle, aka the “Best Arts District in the Country.” (Just ask USA Today , which crowned the square-mile enclave on Cleveland’s east side with the title in its 2021 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards).

Start your cultural exploration at the Cleveland Museum of Art, which offers free admission to its main galleries and recently unveiled four original Van Gogh creations in tandem with the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit (on display at Lighthouse Art Space in St. Clair-Superior through February 6). Just across Wade Oval at the fossil-fueled Cleveland Museum of Natural History, your group can score discounted rates and docent-led private tours at this dinophile’s delight.

For a deep-dive into Cleveland’s legends and lore, get your motor running at Cleveland History Center—where visitors can take a spin on the storied Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel and peek inside classic cars at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Visiting during chilly weather? A fragrant escape to the tropics is just a jaunt

By Tricia L. Chaves

away at Cleveland Botanical Garden. For special celebrations, moCa offers a curated selection of the city’s best caterers and the ability to host “par-tinis” for groups of 50 or less amid avantgarde contemporary art.

Cleveland Museum of Art

thisiscleveland.com

7

Photo opposite: © Wil Lindsey. Photos top to bottom: © Nathan Migal, © Nathan Migal

Did you even visit Cleveland if you didn’t go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? We think not. Check out a live show or explore the museum’s interactive exhibits tracing rock history via a scavenger hunt that has groups compete to find artifacts like music equipment and tour outfits.

By Ilona Westfall

3 LIVE THEATER Spanning seven spectacular theaters, there’s plenty to be dazzled by in Playhouse Square.

Visitors can catch the hottest touring shows via the KeyBank Broadway series (with special rates available for groups of 10+), or just gawk at the district’s centerpiece— the world’s largest outdoor chandelier.

(Take that, Times Square!)

Inside Playhouse Square’s gorgeous Allen Theatre, the city’s original professional theatre company, Cleveland Play House, does its thing (and has been since 1915).

Whether debuting new work or revisiting an old favorite, its bold performances never fail to thrill, as evidenced by the company’s 2015 Tony Award for Regional Theatre.

4

By Leslie Basalla-McCafferty

Also staged inside the Allen Theatre, Great Lakes Theater’s shows are pure poetry. The company is deeply devoted to Shakespeare, but also sprinkles in more recent classics (including a definitive “A Christmas Carol”). Check out the company’s 2021-22 season to see why this theatre is anything but “Much Ado About Nothing.”

As the country’s oldest Black performing arts center (boasting alumni including Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston), Karamu House is regarded as a national treasure, but this performing arts hub refuses to rest on its laurels. Karamu strives to be the “joyful gathering place” its name translates to from Swahili—bringing together diverse audiences for dynamic performances and other events elevating arts and culture.

BECAUSE, SCIENCE

By Dairian Heard

Ready to be blinded with science? Cleveland is the land of not-so-hidden STEM gems. See for yourself with an immersive guided tour of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. School and youth groups can take advantage of discounted rates and packages, while groups of up to six can zip around on a 60-minute golf cart cruise or get up-close with the animals on a 90-minute “Inside Tracks” tour.

Although the zoo boasts its fair share of waterdwelling friends, you can also find the real deal at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium on the Flats West Bank. This subterranean aquarium offers both inperson and virtual tour offerings through its eight

awe-inspiring galleries showcasing 2,700+ aquatic animals. (And did we mention the 230,000-gallon Shark Gallery & SeaTube?)

For hands-on STEM fun, head for the Great Lakes Science Center, where aspiring space explorers can nerd out at the NASA Glenn Visitors Center featuring a real-life Apollo Command Module. (Packages are currently available for groups of 10-25 people.)

Nautical types will want to head outside to explore the William G. Mather Steamship, a 618-foot historic flagship that invites imagination about what it was like to work on a Great Lakes freighter in the early 1900s.

Great Lakes Science Center

8

2022

Group Tour Guide

5 SPORTSTOWN

By Kevin Carpenter

No city loves its sports teams quite like Cleveland—and, no matter the season, fans always have something to shout about. Whether it’s the Cleveland Browns celebrating in front of the Dawg Pound at FirstEnergy Stadium, our very own boys of summer—the Cleveland Guardians—reaching fever pitch at Progressive Field, or the up-and-coming Cleveland Cavaliers building toward another championship at the transformed Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, there’s no better place to catch a game than our downtown sports palaces. Honestly, a visit to CLE is like hitting the pro sports trifecta.

And the attractions go beyond live sports, too: Discover the hidden history of the National Pastime inside the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park. A grand slam choice for any field trip or group tour, this museum shines a light on baseball’s multicultural roots with exhibits showcasing the proud legacy of the Negro and women’s leagues, among others.

Down the road in Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is on every fan’s bucket list. Don’t miss the immersive “A Game for Life” holographic theater experience, the historic Bronzed Bust Gallery or the chance to snag an Insta-worthy selfie next to the Lombardi Trophy. The HOF offers special rates and a store discount for groups of 20 or more.

NORTH COAST

CITY

By Roxanne Ocasio-Levine

Ask anyone on the East or West coasts what comes to mind when they think of Ohio, and they’re likely to mention flat, rural farmland.

But anyone who’s been here knows that Ohio is so much more than a flyover state—and that Northeast Ohio borders Lake Erie and boasts an array of aquatic activities for both solo travelers and groups.

Case in point: Edgewater Park, one of the crown jewels on Lake Erie. This lakefront destination offers summer concerts, a fishing pier, a Beach House and one of the iconic Cleveland script signs (perfect for group photo opps). The Whiskey Island Trail connects Edgewater to Wendy Park, another gem with something for everyone. Think volleyball courts, a fishing pier, paddlesports and even a picnic area for rent.

Edgewater Park

Need a classy night out? Board the Goodtime III or the Nautica Queen, both offering luxury dining cruises on Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River with delicious views of Downtown Cleveland.

thisiscleveland.com

9

Photos, top to bottom: © Courtesy of Cleveland Browns, ©Cody York Photos opposite, top to bottom: © Cody York, © Great Lakes Science Center

6

Cleveland Browns Football

FUN ZONES 7

By Mary Mihaly

Ramp up the fun factor with a high-energy outing to one of Northeast Ohio’s favorite fun zones. Over in Sandusky, Cedar Point reigns as the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World” with 17 killer coasters; customize your group outing to this beloved amusement park with all-day rides, caricatures by on-site artists and henna tattoos. In May, student groups can plug into themed “Education Days” dedicated to physics, science and math; engineering; and behind-the-scenes Amusement Park 101.

Closer to Cleveland, Swings-N-Things in Olmsted Falls can accommodate groups of 10 to 2,000 people.

Looking for teambuilding? Let SNT’s experts design your day around batting cages, Go-Karts, bumper boats and miniature golf. And for a bowling experience that would make the Big Lebowski jealous, rent a private room at the 16-lane Corner Alley in the heart of Downtown Cleveland—basically what every bowling alley and sports bar wants to be when it grows up.

Corner Alley

8 FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

By Rebecca Ferlotti

Here in Cleveland, we’ve got culinary artists who earned their chops in local restaurants long before receiving James Beard awards and Iron Chef titles.

They represent a city teeming with culinary culture —where we put beef cheek in our pierogi, beer in our donuts and our own soulful spin on local comfort food.

Photos top to bottom: © Nathan Migal, © Courtesy of Melt Bar & Grilled

See chefs in action crafting Terminal Tower-sized sandwiches at Melt Bar & Grilled and Slymon’s Deli, or take your crew over to Coventry to taste-test Tommy’s vegetarian fare and famous milkshakes.

Speaking of sweets, the sweet-toothed can explore b.a. Sweetie Candy Co.’s sprawling candy warehouse and soda shoppe over in Brooklyn. It’s a real-life Candyland with over 5,000 types of candies for sale.

Sworn foodies will find a craft food and drink smorgasbord in Ohio City, thanks to an array of breweries and the famed West Side Market. Groups can enjoy the market with a self-guided tour, while eating a variety of foods, everything from brats and pierogi to coffee and crepes.

Melt Bar & Grilled

10

2022

Group Tour Guide

Party rooms and customizable options available for groups of all sizes up to 80

Locations close to downtown Cleveland with convenient bus parking

Custom-made group menus available Vegetarian, vegan, and dietary concerns friendly

6700 Rockside Road Independence, OH 44131 35546 Detroit Road Avon, OH 44011

Experience our festive Bierhall where Oktoberfest is celebrated everyday!

German Microbrewery, Restaurant, Biergarten & Banquet Hall located downtown in the Theatre District.

Traditional Bavarian Cuisine| Beer | Entertainment

1550 Chester Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 Hofbrauhauscleveland.com (216) 621-2337

thisiscleveland.com

11

9

ON THE

QUIRKY SIDE

By Rebecca Ferlotti

Pockets of weird abound throughout Cleveland —from East to West (and everywhere in between that refuses to contribute to the rivalry). These places are peak Atlas Obscura: perfect for pairs and parties alike. Try a glassblowing class, build a metal sculpture or craft windchimes with Lake Erie driftwood at the Glass Bubble Project, or fulfill your DIY daydreams at Soulcraft CLE. The former offers private classes for both adults and students, while the latter provides private events and project-based classes for groups.

10 ICONIC SITES Architecture aficionados are in luck, as Cleveland is full of sites to behold. Find Exhibit A at Stan Hywet Hall, first built in the early 20th century as the estate of F.A. Seiberling (co-founder of Goodyear Tire). Today, the 65-room mansion and accompanying 70 acres of gardens (with a massive stone quarry) offer scenic space for exploration and sightseeing via arranged, guided tours.

Speaking of scenic, the tranquil Lake View Cemetery doubles as an Instagram-popular nature enclave with picturesque statues and ample greenspace. This cemetery acts as the final resting place for notable Clevelanders including President James A. Garfield, John D. Rockefeller and Garrett Morgan; groups of 12 or more can see it all with a private, 90-minute, docent-led walking or bus tour (expected to resume in Spring 2022).

The heart of Downtown—also known as Public Square— also packs a sightseeing punch with the post-Civil War-era Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument and statues celebrating the city’s forefather Moses Cleaveland and influential mayor Tom L. Johnson. Take a walk to remember in Cleveland’s city center!

12

2022

Group Tour Guide

Glass Bubble Project

By Annie Zaleski TH E GU AR DIA NS OF TRAN SP ORTAT ION AR E AS CO OL AS TH EY SO UN D

Photos top to bottom: © Thomas Sawyer , © Cody York

The city is packed with cultural spots, but for a true Northeast Ohio treat, head to Euclid’s Polka Hall of Fame to peruse artifacts—and accordions, of course— from Cleveland’s notable polka pros. If that doesn’t jibe with you, head to Tremont to tour A Christmas Story House for a touch of celluloid nostalgia. (We tripledog-dare ya not to love this festive film location!)

NORTHEAST OHIO’S STEM HQ Plan your group visit today!

• Hundreds of hands-on exhibits • Live Science Shows • NASA Glenn Visitor Center • Immersive, giant-screen Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater • Discounts for groups of 10 or more

Visit GreatScience.com/Groups or call 216-621-2400 for more information

The Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center Come Visit Cleveland’s Newest Attraction Located in the shadow of “The Guardians” at the base of the Lorain/Carnegie Bridge across from Progressive Field

Experience Firefighting History

• Explore the rich firefighting history of Northeast Ohio • Located in historic landmark fire station • Personalized docent lead tours

Explore Our Interactive Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Education Wing

• Educational programming catered to every age group • Learn the latest in fire safety and emergency preparedness

Plan your visit today!

To book your group tour call 216.664.6312 or email us at info@wrfmc.com Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday, 10am to 4pm 310 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland Ohio, 44115 www.wrfmc.com Cleveland Tour Guide Ad 2021.indd 1

thisiscleveland.com 10/26/2021 11:01:50 AM 13

2022 GROUP-FRIENDLY Events

March 30-April 10, 46th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival. Playhouse Square.

216.623.3456. clevelandfilm.org

PHOTO BY DEEN VAN MEER © DISNE Y

216.241.6000 | playhousesquare.org

March 31-Oct. 2, Cleveland Guardians MLB Baseball.

Progressive Field.

May May-Nov., Cedar Point Amusement Park 2022 Season. Sandusky, OH. 419.627.2350. cedarpoint.com

Dec. 8, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022: Wicked Feb. 2-20, 2022: Jesus Christ Superstar March 8-27, 2022: Pretty Woman April 26-May 15, 2022: To Kill A Mockingbird June 7-26, 2022: My Fair Lady July 12-31, 2022: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations Aug. 11-Sept. 11, 2022: Disney’s Frozen

May 6-15, The Biggest Week In American Birding.

Magee Marsh & Crane Creek. biggestweekinamericanbirding.com May 8-Sept. 11, The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion.

Cleveland Museum of Art. 888.262.0033 | clevelandart.org

Ongoing Ongoing, It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope and Empowerment.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

216.781.ROCK. rockhall.com Through May 28, 2022, The Cleveland Orchestra 21|22 Season.

Mandel Concert Hall at Severance.

216.231.7300. clevelandorchestra.com

Feb. 4-6, Heartland Travel Showcase. Cleveland, OH. heartlandtravelshowcase.com

Feb. 25-March 6, Cleveland Auto Show. I-X Center. 216.676.6000. clevelandautoshow.com

March March, FanExpo Cleveland.

Huntington Convention Center. fanexpocleveland.com

14

2022

Group Tour Guide

Sept., Chalk Festival.

Cleveland Museum of Art. 888.262.0033. clevelandart.org

august

Feb. 11-20, The Great Big Home and Garden Show.

I-X Center. 216.676.6000. greatbighomeandgarden.com

Aug., Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival & Enshrinement Weekend.

Canton, OH. 330.456.8207. profootballhof.com

Sept., IngenuityFest of Art + Technology. Hamilton Collaborative.

216.589.5444. ingenuitycleveland.com Sept.-Dec., Cleveland Browns NFL Football. FirstEnergy Stadium.

216.241.5555. clevelandbrowns.com

october Oct., Murder In The Mansion.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.

330.836.5533. stanhywet.org Oct. 2022-April 2023, Cleveland Monsters AHL Hockey.

Quicken Loans Arena. 216.420.2000. lakeeriemonters.com Oct. 2022-April 2023, Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Basketball.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

800.820.CAVS. cavs.com

November Nov., I-X Center Christmas Connection. I-X Center. 216.676.6000. ixchristmasconnection.com Nov. 2022-Jan. 2023, A Garden Holiday. Cleveland Botanical Garden.

888.853.7091. cbgarden.org

© CLEVELAND AIR SHOW

Feb. 20-June 26, Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus. Cleveland Museum of Art. 888.262.0033 | clevelandart.org

June, Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival.

Veterans Memorial Park, Avon, OH. ducktapefestival.com

July 16-Oct. 2, FRONT International 2022: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art Cleveland cultural institutions, citywide. frontart.org

Feb. 5-6, Shen Yun. Playhouse Square.

216.241.6000. playhousesquare.org

Feb. 18-20, 71st NBA All-Star Game.

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. nba.com

september

July-Sept., The Cleveland Orchestra 2022 Blossom Festival.

Blossom Music Center.

216.231.7300. clevelandorchestra.com

February

Feb.-Nov., select Saturdays, Ales on Rails & Grape Escape beer & wine excursions.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

800.468.4070. cvsr.com

June

July-Aug., Ohio Shakespeare Festival. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.

330.836.5533. stanhywet.org

Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Various free programs at Cleveland area attractions.

Catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. In addition, you can enjoy all sorts of festival foods, craft beers, music, street performers and reenactments. It all kicks off on July 7 with the Parade of Sail.

Aug. 5-6, Vintage Ohio Wine Festival. Lake Metroparks Farmpark.

800.227.6972. visitvintageohio.com

July

January 2020

Tall Ships Festival North Coast Harbor July 7-10, 2022 tallshipscle.com

May 21, Cleveland International Tattoo. Cleveland Public Auditorium.

216.906.9131. policememorialsociety. org/cleveland-international-tattoo

June, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland.

Playhouse Square. 216.987.4582. tricpresents.com/jazzfest

Through Aug. 14, 2022, Medieval Treasures from Münster Cathedral.

Cleveland Museum of Art. 888.262.0033 | clevelandart.org

© TALL SHIPS AMERICA

March 17, St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Downtown Cleveland. stpatricksdaycleveland.com

Playhouse Square Theater Schedule FROZEN

Search our website for more event listings at thisiscleveland.com

December & Beyond Dec., Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity. Karamu House. 216.795.7077. karamuhouse.org

Cleveland National Air Show Burke Lakefront Airport Sept. 3-5, 2022 216.781.0747 | clevelandairshow.com Blue skies and top guns? Yes, please.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are sure to put on a show to remember at Burke Lakefront Airport.

April 8, 2024, Total Solar Eclipse.

Cleveland, OH. eclipse.aas.org/eclipse-america-2024

Check Before You Go. Please contact your destination to confirm hours and safe practices before your visit.

Play & Stay Shores & Islands Ohio is more than just a place, it’s a feeling. Discover something new with each adventure. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned regular, experiences here stay in your heart for a lifetime. Find your Lake Erie Love at groups.SHORESandISLANDS.com.

Jet Express from Put-in-Bay

thisiscleveland.com

15

E L B A NOT

MAKERS’

HUB [ By Jen Jones Donatelli ]

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

BIGGER AND BETTER

NORTHEAST OHIO’S MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS JUST KEEP THE HITS COMING. By Leslie Basalla-McCafferty

16

>

The Beat Goes On The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame turned 25 in 2020, but it isn’t gathering any moss. A planned $100 million expansion will add a guitar pick-shaped addition packing 50,000 square feet of new exhibition and event space. Plus, a new band shell overlooking Lake Erie will crank up the volume for concerts and performances. (As if you needed yet another excuse to revel in this iconic CLE landmark.)

>

Fossil-Fueled The only thing bigger than the massive dinosaur skeletons at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History is its ongoing $150 million expansion. Not only did the 100-year-old museum recently gave facelifts to its courtyard, main lobby and auditorium, but it’s also adding a new 50,000-square-foot wing that will welcome guests with new educational opportunities and signature collection items like human ancestor, Lucy, and moon rocks upon completion in 2024.

>

Touch Down in Canton Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame scores big with a ton of upcoming additions to its Hall of Fame Village.

Plans for Phase Two include the Constellation Center for Excellence (a 75,000-square-foot sports research and athletic performance mecca), plus a Hilton Tapestry Hotel and Don Shula’s Steakhouse. Throw in a Helix Esports entertainment complex and indoor football-themed waterpark, and fans just might never leave.

>

Building Up The Flats A bastion of dining and entertainment options converge where the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie meet. The next phase of the The Flats East Bank expansion will soon add about a half-dozen more choices along the river. Jade, a new Asian fusion concept/eatery, will be joined by Cherie Wine Bar & Lounge and Smokey BBQ and Saloon, a Texas-style barbecue joint.

2022

Group Tour Guide

See innovation in motion at Hamilton Collaborative, a sprawling former factory circa 1902 that now houses a tight-knit community of creatives. Groups will find no shortage of out-of-the-box activities to enjoy at Hamilton Collaborative— where everyone can become a maker. Soulcraft CLE offers group woodworking classes where participants can create their own edge-grain cutting board, candle holder, cheeseboard, or other design.

STEM learning opportunities are in store with recycling organization Rust Belt Riders and Skidmark Garage.

At the former, dig into educational workshops on climate change and sustainability, and at the latter, check out the shop-class-on-wheels Motogo offerings.

Soulcraft CLE

Photos: Top to Bottom © CMNH, © Nathan Migal. Opposite, Photos Clockwise: © Drew Shipley, © Cleveland Guardians, © Bouffant Pride, 2003. Ellen Gallagher (American, b. 1965)

& W NE

C H EC K O USTT TH E L AT E T E S T AN D G R E A OPE N I N G S

W IL L CL EV EL AN D TH OF BE IN TH E PA E PS A TOTA L EC LI

Looking Ahead Cue that Bonnie Tyler song (and grab those special glasses): there’s gonna be a total eclipse on April 8, 2024. Complete darkness will envelop Cleveland for nearly four minutes, as the city falls directly in the path of the solar eclipse.

STAY IN STYLE

By Douglas J. Guth

Opening its doors in late 2020, the newly minted 160-room Drury Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood ensures group-friendly dining and shopping options—thanks to a plum perch near Pinecrest in the chic Orange Village suburb. Looking for more of an urban feel? Consider the 189-room Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown, or stay adjacent to the city at the affordable Tru by Hilton Cleveland Midtown. Groups dig the new hotel’s 24-hour market and outdoor patio, not to mention close proximity to Cleveland’s top attractions and culture-rich University Circle.

BOOKMARK THIS

MEET THE GUARDIANS

By Vince Guerrieri

For the first time in more than a century, Cleveland’s major league baseball team has a new name.

In Spring 2022, the newly christened Cleveland Guardians will take the turf at Progressive Field.

The name gives a nod to the Guardians of Traffic statues on the Hope Memorial Bridge, which can be seen from the upper concourse of Progressive Field.

More exciting changes loom with a planned redesign for the park’s upper levels, but for now, things remain the same—including a main concourse that pays tasty tribute to all the best local food and drink offerings Cleveland has to offer.

VIE W SEM INA L WO RKS BY BLACK ART IST S AT THE CLE VEL AND MU SEU M OF ART

NO CLEVELAND TRIP IS COMPLETE WITHOUT THESE

By Jen Jones Donatelli EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES. 1 What do Pretty Woman, Frozen and To Kill a Mockingbird have in common?

They’re all part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.

November 2, 2021September 11, 2022

2

3

Handpicked to The Cleveland provoke thought, International Currents and Film Festival Constellations: is sure to Black Art in Focus attract a whole is a curated new cast of selection of characters as it works from moves over to both established Playhouse Square and emerging for its 46th go-round.

Black artists at the Cleveland March 30Museum of Art. April 10, 2022 February 20-June 26, 2022

4

5

If sailing takes you away, the Tall Ships Festival is the place to be this summer— offering the rare chance to explore several majestic vessels from multiple countries.

July 7-10, 2022

Art lovers, take note: The whole city and region becomes a canvas during FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art July 16October 2, 2022

thisiscleveland.com

17

GROUP-FRIENDLY

DINING

Looking for a dining spot that accommodates groups? The restaurants listed below are ready to meet your group needs. Now park that motorcoach and dig in. Bon Appetit!

The Chocolate Bar

chocolatebarcleveland.com Contemporary American

Collision Bend Brewing Co. collisionbendbrewery.com Craft Brewery, American

The Corner Alley

thecorneralley.com American & Bowling

Dante Dining Group

danteboccuzzi.com American, Italian, Japanese

Flannery’s Pub flannerys.com Irish

Forest City Brewery

forestcitybrewery.com Craft Brewery, Eastern European

Goodtime III

goodtimeiii.com American

Grumpy’s Café

grumpys-cafe.com American

Heinen’s

heinens.com American

Hofbräuhaus Cleveland

hofbrauhauscleveland.com German Brewery

House of Blues

houseofblues.com/cleveland American, Southern-Inspired

JACK Cleveland Casino

jackentertainment.com/cleveland American

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville

margaritavillecleveland.com American

Lago

lagoeastbank.com Italian

Mallorca

clevelandmallorca.com Spanish & Portuguese 18

2022

Group Tour Guide

Masthead Brewery

mastheadbrewingco.com Craft Brewery, American, Wood-Fired Pizza

Market Garden Brewery & Distillery

UNIVERSITY CIRCLE Provenance Café at Cleveland Museum of Art clevelandart.org Global

marketgardenbrewery.com Craft Brewery, American

EAST + SOUTHEAST

Morton’s Steakhouse

The Capital Grille

Music Box Supper Club

MGM Northfield Park

Nautica Queen

Pinstripes

Prosperity Social Club

Tommy’s

mortons.com Steak House

musicboxcle.com Contemporary American nauticaqueen.com American

prosperitysocialclub.com American

Punch Bowl Social

thecapitalgrille.com American

mgmnorthfieldpark.mgmresorts.com American, Italian

pinstripes.com American tommyscoventry.com American, Vegetarian

punchbowlsocial.com American

SOUTH

Pickwick & Frolic

lockkeepers.com Contemporary American

pickwickandfrolic.com American

Rascal House Pizza myrascalhouse.com Casual Italian

Saigon

saigoncleveland.com Vietnamese

Saucy Brew Works

saucybrewworks.com Craft Brewery, Pizza

Sausalito On Ninth

sausalitocle.com American, Mediterranean

Southern Tier

stbcbeer.com Craft Brewery, American

Susy’s Soup & Deli susysoup.com American

Townhall

townhallohiocity.com American, Non-GMO

Yours Truly ytr.com American

Lockkeepers

Melt Bar & Grilled

meltbarandgrilled.com American

Slyman’s – Independence slymanstavern.com American, Deli

WEST + SOUTHWEST Buca Di Beppo

bucadibeppo.com Italian

Dave & Buster’s

daveandbusters.com American

Don’s Lighthouse Grille donslighthouse.com Seafood

Main Event Entertainment mainevent.com American, Bowling, Arcade

Pier W

pierw.com Seafood

Photo: © Nathan Migal

DOWNTOWN + OHIO CITY + TREMONT

this iscleveland.com

19

Schools

Rock Cleveland IT’S A NO-BRAINER FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO BREAK OUT OF CLASSROOM WALLS

Playhouse Square

SATURDAY’S ALRIGHT FOR STEM MAKE IT A “WOW” WEEKEND WITH ART, HISTORY, BOTANY AND SCIENCE.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Rock to bach

FILL YOUR FRIDAY WITH MUSIC AND FUN.

[ By Erin O’Brien ] > Friday morning with the Cleveland Orchestra Matinee concerts featuring the works of Debussy, Schubert, Prokofiev and more will captivate high school students amid the grandeur of historic Severance Hall in University Circle. Classroom resources, online teacher guides and Spotify playlists round out concert and music exploration offerings for younger students. Noted: Education concerts align with national and state music education standards. > Friday afternoon at the Rock Hall With offerings spanning K-12, the Rock Hall’s free “Rockin’ the Schools” programs put a fun spin on music education with classes such as “The Birth of Hip-Hop Culture” and “Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Building Blocks of Music.” Via the “Voice Your Choice” program, students curate their own class of Rock Hall inductees using aesthetic judgment. Rock on! > Friday evening at Playhouse Square Get the backstage lowdown on KeyBank’s Broadway Series with free “Broadway Buzz” talks scheduled one hour before curtain time for upcoming shows like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Ain’t Too Proud.”

Other field trip options include matinees with accompanying workshops and programs illuminating the performance arts. (Bonus glitz: a giant outdoor crystal chandelier towering 25 feet overhead sets the stage for a great experience.)

20

2022

Group Tour Guide

> Cleveland Museum of Natural History Explore our universe from the outside in— starting with an immersive planetarium program that will have students contemplating the stars and beyond. From bobcats to bald eagles, students can also make some new furry friends in the outdoor wildlife walk (all of whom have been rescued and rehabilitated). An array of other gallery and classroom programs challenge students to ponder geography, the human body and diverse cultural histories. > Cleveland Museum of Art Trained guides spark critical thinking and offer hands-on activities during hourlong gallery explorations such as “Design Your Own Exhibition” or “American Art and History.”

The innovative ArtLens gallery brings fun into the mix with a host of digital interactives— from a pottery wheel to a 40-foot multi-touch wall highlighting snapshot collages of the museum’s collection. (And did we mention the free admission?)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Photo Top: © Cody York. Photos Below (l-r): © Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, © Cody York. Opposite Clockwise: © Cody York, © Great Lakes Science Center.

By Erin O’Brien

STEM (continued) > Cleveland History Center Local history comes alive with programming on yesteryear’s cars, bikes and airplanes; turn-of-the-century toys; and civic topics such as Cleveland’s role in WWI and the Underground Railroad. A math and design program revolves around the Euclid Beach Grand Carousel (ride included), while the “Flight” program highlights Cleveland’s historic National Air Races using paper airplane experiments. > Cleveland Botanical Garden With eye-popping foliage abloom at every turn, students will blink in wonder and then learn how it all lives together via programming on symbiotic relationships, the secrets of soil and plant reproduction.

“Butterflies in the Garden” takes visitors inside the dazzling Costa Rica glasshouse for lessons on the life cycle of a butterfly, while a hands-on sensory tour encourages exploration with all five senses. > Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Get up close and personal with zoo residents such as wallabies, koalas or tortoises with the “Inside Tracks” program. Activities may include observing behind-the-scenes holding areas and animal training sessions. Students can learn to think like a vet with the “Veterinarian Bag” program, in which students diagnose an under-the-weather grizzly bear and work together to plan a proper course of treatment.

Sunday Funday AT THESE HIGHENERGY STOPS, YOUR SUNDAY IS SURE TO BE A WILD RIDE.

By Jen Jones Donatelli

Cedar Point

> Get to the Point Cedar Point isn’t just for thrill-seekers. The science-minded will geek out over Physics, Science and Math Days (May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2020), where the laws of physics come to life via amusement park fun. For instrumental and choral groups, all of Cedar Point becomes a stage during the Festival of Music (May 8, 15 and 22, 2020). > I-X Marks the Spot Can’t make it to Cedar Point?

Get your fix of fun closer to Cleveland at the I-X Indoor Amusement Park (March 26-April 19).

With 20 acres worth of rides, games and shows, this expansive entertainment zone has something for everyone.

That’s Entertainment ROUND-OUT YOUR ITINERARY AT A ONE -STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS FUN.

By Jen Jones Donatelli

Good Times Warning: fun overload just might be in store at Scene75, with a 130-game arcade and 10 attractions from blacklight mini-golf to bumper cars.

Earn Your Stripes Have a ball, but have it your way with both bowling and bocce at Pinstripes. Afterwards, feast on Italian-American eats by the fire pit.

Just Press ‘Play’ At 25,000 square feet, Play:CLE weighs in as the nation’s largest indoor adventure park—attracting everyone from ninja warriors to social “climbers.”

Let’s Roll Great Lakes Science Center

> Great Lakes Science Center Blast into space inside the Skylab 3 Apollo Command Module with the “Mission to STEM” app at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center.

Interactive fun abounds, from light sculpting to augmented-reality sandboxes to a towering wind turbine. Groups of 50-plus can enjoy dinner and a movie in the six-story Cleveland Clinic Dome Theater via the museum’s private “After Dark” package.

Kid-friendly bumpers, selfie scoring pics, dragon bowling ball ramps and 22 black-lit lanes set the stage for big fun at Main Event.

Cleveland is one of the Top Student Travel Destinations for 2019.

“

”

Teach & Travel

thisiscleveland.com

21

STUDENT

© ROCK HALL

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Music is the art of thinking with sounds, so young musicians must train their brains if they want to be the next Mozart or Madonna. Cleveland has an impressive mixture of music education and performance opportunities aimed at teaching youngsters of all talent ranges. Bands, orchestras and individual musicians can find arena-sized opportunities with classes led by the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and Baldwin Wallace University’s Community Music School.

That’s just for starters.

Music Festivals Rhythms International Cleveland April 2022 rhythmsfestivals.com Music in the Parks Cedar Point May 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, 2022 musicintheparks.com/wherewhen Festival of Music – Bands, Orchestras & Choral Groups Cedar Point May 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2022 cedarpoint.com/explore/groups/ student-youth-groups -orfestivalofmusic.com/wherewhen FunMe Events/Music Festivals To You Cedar Point May 7, 12-14, 19-21, 2022 musicfestivalstoyou.com/states/ cedar-point

22

2022

Group Tour Guide

Music Showcase Festivals Cedar Point May 14, 21 (1-day) & May 20-21, 2022 musfestivals.com/dates-and-locations/ music-showcase-festivals.aspx Performing Arts Consultants Cedar Point May 7, 12-14, 19-20, 2022 usafest.org/student-music-festivaltours/2022-pac-for-a-day-cedar-point

Music Clinics Baldwin Wallace Community Music School 440.826.2365 bw.edu/community-music-school The Breen Center for the Performing Arts St. Ignatius High School 216.961.2563 | ignatius.edu/breencenter

Cleveland State University csuohio.edu/class/music/music Band: 216.687.3768 Orchestra: 216.687.6931 Choral Groups: 216.687.2039

Orchestra Clinics The Cleveland Orchestra 216.231.7493 | clevelandorchestra.com Cleveland Jazz Orchestra 855.301.5299 | clevelandjazz.org Cleveland Pops Orchestra 216.765.7677 | clevelandpops.com Cleveland Institute of Music 216.795.3143 | cim.edu

© CODY YORK

Cedar Point

Top TopPerformance PerformanceVenues Venues VENUE

WHERE CAN I PLAY?

BAND SIZE

The Arcade

Arcade Rotunda (off of Euclid Avenue)

30-35

Bop Stop

Main Stage

25

Cedar Point

Main Midway (marching bands) & Group Performance Stage

No limit (Midway) & 50 (Performance Stage)

Cleveland Clinic

Three areas in Miller Lobby & Karos Grand Lobby

Varies, but there are restrictions.

No brass instruments and large orchestras allowed.

Cleveland History Center

Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, historic gardens and outside the front of the building along East Blvd.

300

Cleveland International Tattoo Parade

Parade route through Downtown Cleveland

Varies

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Murch Auditorium (closed in 2020 for renovation), Smith Courtyard (new space opening in 2021)

Full orchestra (Murch Auditorium)

Cleveland Play House

Performances available with ticket purchase.

10+

Crocker Park + ETON Lifestyle Centers

Crocker Park: outside stage or lawn. ETON: outside or inside mall

Crocker Park: 6 (outside stage) & 25 (lawn). ETON: 4 (outside) & 25 (inside mall)

Goodtime III

Third and Fourth Boat Decks

Up to 50 (Band) Up to 800 (Choir)

Great Lakes Science Center

Lower Level Promenade

100

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Coastal Zone and Shark Tank

15-50

I-X Center Events

Groups are free to perform at events throughout the year, i.e. I-X Trick or Treat Street, I-X Christmas Connection, I-X Indoor Amusement Park

Varies per event

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Recreation Hall

25

Nautica Entertainment Complex

FirstEnergy Powerhouse, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Courtyard & Shooters Band Shell

Varies

Nighttown

Music Stage

Varies

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Lobby, Event Center, Outside Front Stairs, Football Field, Enshrinement Festival

200

Progressive Field (Cleveland Indians)

On the Field (National Anthem) & Home Run Porch (God Bless America, Sundays)

250

Public Square

Multiple areas on the outdoor square

Varies - no limit

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Main Stage, Collection Auto Group Plaza

Up to 50 (Main Stage), 50+ (Collection Auto Group Plaza)

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Parade route through Downtown Cleveland

No limit. Application process required.

Swings-N-Things

Picnic Pavilion, Main Hub of the Park, March Through the Park

350

University Circle

Stage at Wade Oval. Various opportunities on select dates to perform during festivals, concerts and more.

50

thisiscleveland.com

23

Mansions

T H E C H IL M U S E U M D R E N’S CLEVELA OF ND

& Millionaires ONCE THE SIXTH-LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S., CLEVELAND STILL HAS ALL THE SWAGGER OF A CENTURY AGO. SEE ALL THE LARGER-THAN-LIFE LANDMARKS THAT CONTINUE TO MAKE IT GREAT.

> Lake View Cemetery Besides being the final resting place of President James A. Garfield and other notable Clevelanders, Lake View Cemetery doubles as an Instagram-worthy nature enclave.

Be sure to see Wade Memorial Chapel, which boasts an interior by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Day 1

Tours of Cleveland

> City Tours Led by lifelong residents, See CLE tours offer an insiders’ view of Cleveland’s history and hidden treasures with intimate tours and bespoke experiences. For those wearing comfy shoes, Tours of Cleveland highlights Public Square, The Arcade and Playhouse Square on a two-hour walking tour. > Cleveland Public Library Dating back to 1925, the Cleveland Public Library’s popular Downtown Main Library branch is housed inside an ornate Walker & Weeks-designed building. Free, docent led tours showcase the space’s captivating contents—from art to history to architecture. > Lunch at Mather Mansion Once the crown jewel of Millionaire’s Row, Mather Mansion is now one of the last stately homes standing. Hear tales of Cleveland’s haute heyday from storyteller Dan Ruminski and enjoy a catered lunch at this renovated mansion on the Cleveland State University campus.

24

2022

Group Tour Guide

> Dinner in Little Italy at La Dolce Vita Dinner is sure to hit a high note at La Dolce Vita, where live opera and crave-worthy Italian cuisine meet for a taste of “the sweet life” (the restaurant’s motto). Held twice a month on Mondays, La Dolce Vita’s opera nights feature appetizing arias by local opera singers. > Severance Hall End your evening on a high note at this classical music mecca, built in 1931. Check out the behind-the-scenes tour revealing details such as the original tiled driveway and lotus flower designs, then stay to hear the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra do their thing.

Severance Hall

Photo Top to Bottom: © Children’s Museum of Cleveland, © Nate Migal, © Cleveland Orchestra. Photos Opposite: © Cody York, © Nate Migal.

> Rockefeller Park Greenhouse Located in a park named after oil icon John D. Rockefeller, Sr., this eco-friendly greenhouse and botanical garden dates back to 1905. Colorful orchid displays, repurposed railroad gargoyles and a formal Japanese garden are just a few must-see highlights.

Day 2

Day 3

Heinen’s Rotunda

> Tour of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens This historic estate was built in the early 20th century for F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Today, the 65-room mansion and accompanying 70 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds offer plenty of room for exploration. > Lunch at Heinen’s Rotunda Talk about an awe-inspiring lunch! Seating at the Downtown Heinen’s grocery store— located in the Cleveland Trust Rotunda Building—is under an 85-foot-high dome with Tiffany-style stained glass panels and Italian Renaissance-inspired touches. > Vault at The 9 Mixology meets time travel beneath the Cleveland Trust Building. Once Ohio’s largest bank vault in the early 1900s, this unique cocktail lounge offers history-themed sips like “The Short Ton” (an ode to the 200-shortton bank vault and its 17-short-ton door). > Dinner in the Hermit Club Tucked away next to Hofbräuhaus in what resembles a cheerful gingerbread house, the 1904-founded Hermit Club is a private club dedicated to amateur performing arts— and the nation’s oldest continually operating club of its kind. > Playhouse Square Lights, camera, backstage! Get a sneak peek at where the magic happens with a behindthe-scenes tour before an entertaining show at Playhouse Square. With five fully restored historic theaters (built in 1921-1922), Playhouse Square is considered the world’s largest theater restoration project.

Cleveland History Center

> Terminal Tower Observation Deck Get a plane’s-eye panoramic view of local landmarks like FirstEnergy Stadium from the 42nd floor of the Terminal Tower. This indoor observation deck is located 668 feet above ground level—a distinction that made it once the tallest building outside NYC. > Children’s Museum of Cleveland Welcome to the (real-life) dollhouse! Housed in the historical StagerBeckwith Mansion, this museum lets grownups in on the fun with adult-only group tours every first Thursday of the month for up to 20 people. Private tours also available. > Lunch at West Side Market Feast on a Parisian-style savory crepe, shrimp Pad Thai or handmade pierogi (or all three—we won’t tell!).

With dozens of vendors, the world is your oyster at this nationally renowned historic market that has served Cleveland for over a century. > Cleveland History Center Displaying the Euclid Beach Carousel and vintage cars once made here, the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum revisits Cleveland’s one-time status as an automotive industry hub. Inside the Bingham-Hanna and HayMcKinney mansions, the lifestyles of Cleveland’s early 20th-century influencers are on opulent display. > Cleveland Museum of Art There’s always plenty to see at the Cleveland Museum of Art, although the redesigned Tiffany and Fabergé Galleries are sure to beckon with stained glass lamps and bejeweled items once owned by the Russian imperial family. > Dinner at MGM Northfield Park Groups are greeted at the door, kicking off each visit with a personal touch. Yuk it up at a comedy show, catch a concert at Center Stage or just head straight for the 200,000 square feet of casino games and try your hand at becoming a millionaire yourself. Need a bite?

The Buffet never disappoints.

Stay Classy, Cleveland

By Jen Jones Donatelli

THESE HOTEL DIGS OFFER A HEALTHY DOSE OF HISTORY ALONGSIDE CHARM AND CLASSIC APPEAL. With a plum location near Progressive Field, the ultra-modern Metropolitan at The 9 already has an effortless cool factor— but the chance to sip cocktails in a centuries-old bank Vault certainly kicks it up a notch.

Two fully restored 1931 murals set the tone for the rich history at Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland, the product of an ambitious renovation of the former Board of Education building.

No ordinary boutique hotel, the 1910-built Glidden House mansion was a gem of Millionaires’ Row in its heyday.

Today the reimagined 60-room hotel sits on the National Register of Historic Places.

Originally the “Cleveland Club” for local elite, then a high-end hotel known for jazz shows, the now-restored DoubleTree Tudor Arms is located near University Circle’s cultural district. thisiscleveland.com

25

E L C Y L E U Q UNI

D—T H A N KS N A L R U O Y. D IS Y , T H IS L A N L E V E L A N D IT IN E R A Ratelli S Y A D S U n G LO R IO LY- IN- C ones Do

By Jen J F O R T H R E E F U L LY C U R AT E D O N RE T O T H IS CA

Day 1 >

>

A Christmas Story House & Museum ‘Tis always the season for visiting Ralphie and friends at this quirky movie-inspired museum.

A leg lamp beckons not so subtly from the window, signaling to A Christmas Story fans that they’re in the right spot for viewing original props, costumes and memorabilia and enjoying an “A+++” experience.

Lunch at Grumpy’s Café Conquering Cleveland will require fuel, so power up with some home-style comfort food at Grumpy’s Café in Tremont. This neighborhood spoon has perfected the art of lunch, which it serves all week, with a crazy selection of hearty soups, sandwiches and entrees, everything from Meatloaf to Jambalaya.

Dunham Tavern Museum Just call the Dunham Tavern Museum—which offers glimpses into the lives of early Ohio settlers and explorers—the last building standing. The 1824-built structure is the oldest in Cleveland to remain in its original place. Groups can get the full experience via a 45-minute, docent-guided tour.

26

2022

Group Tour Guide

>

Polka Hall of Fame Barrels of fun await at the free National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, which celebrates Cleveland’s legacy in the polka world.

Learn more about the evolution of polka music, and marvel at memorabilia including Frank Yankovic’s accordion and gems from Tony Petkovsek’s radio show.

>

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Tales of immigration also abound at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, where that culture’s American story comes to life with multimedia, tours and ceremonial art—not to mention an oversized ode to the Jewish Clevelanders who created Superman.

>

Dinner at Tommy’s Set in Cleveland Heights’ hip Coventry neighborhood, Tommy’s is a neighborhood staple known for good grub and one mean milkshake. (Rolling Stone said so.) The menu aims to please both carnivores and vegans/ vegetarians with a wide array of selections— from falafel to wraps to meat pie.

Photo: © Kayla Lupean.

>

A Christmas Story House

>

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame See that futuristic-looking pyramid set on Lake Erie? That’s the Rock Hall, an only-in-Cleveland experience that belongs on every music fan’s bucket list. Amid the highlights are the “Power of Rock Experience” and “Hall of Fame.” The former showcases an amped-up 12-minute concert montage by Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme, while the latter celebrates all of the rock royalty inducted to date.

>

Day 3

Karamu House

Lunch at Heinen’s Downtown

>

NASA Glenn Visitors Center For an out-of-this world experience, look no further than the NASA Glenn Visitors Center inside Great Lakes Science Center. One of just 11 centers of its kind, the center boasts a 1973 Skylab 3 Apollo Command Module and an up-close look at how astronauts live in the International Space Station.

>

Dinner at Masthead Brewing Co. Rated by Beer Advocate as one of its Top 50 new breweries in 2017, Masthead lives up to its rep with both great beer and food. Located in what was once a 1920s car dealership, the Downtown brewery slings wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas alongside an enticing list of American and Belgian beers.

>

Karamu House Over at Karamu House, an ambitious renovation has rejuvenated the country’s oldest AfricanAmerican theatre (est. 1915). At this culture hub in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood, live theatre à la Tennessee Williams and Langston Hughes takes center stage alongside comedy and jazz.

Highlights include “Next to Normal” (May 7-31).

League Park & Baseball Heritage Museum Long before Progressive Field, League Park was Cleveland’s resident field of dreams. See the spot where the Cleveland Buckeyes clinched the 1945 Negro League World Series, then explore the adjacent museum packed with sports stories and treasures from the lost Latin, Caribbean, Barnstormer, Negro and Women’s leagues.

>

Lunch at AsiaTown In AsiaTown, grab shareable Dim Sum items for brunch or lunch at Li Wah. Afterward, treat yourself to a delicious baked good from Koko Bakery. Then hit the various shops in and around Asia Plaza and Asia Town Center for imported dresses, jewelry, collectibles and even groceries.

Grocery shopping has never been so appealing.

Set in the historic Cleveland Trust Rotunda and topped by a stained-glass dome, Heinen’s provides a can’t-miss experience for both foodies and architecture buffs alike. Taste your way through wine and espresso bars, and forage for gourmet finds.

>

Baseball Heritage Museum

>

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & RainForest Go around the world in a day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo—where visitors can travel from the African Savannah to the Australian Outback and back again. The RainForest is a popular stop, delving into the jungles of Asia, Africa and the Americas with a 25-foot waterfall, 10,000+ plants and over 600 animals.

>

B.A. Sweetie Welcome to a real-life Candyland! Feeding Cleveland’s collective sweet tooth since 1950, B.A. Sweetie offers the largest candy store in North America at 40,000 square feet. If that’s not enough of a sugar fix, visit Sweetie’s Soda Shoppe parlor, serving up 200 soda flavors and 36+ scoops of homemade ice cream.

>

Dinner & Show at Pickwick & Frolic The whole dinner-and-a-show thing has never been quite this hilarious. Part restaurant, part martini bar and part comedy venue, Pickwick & Frolic provides all-in-one fun inside the former Euclid Avenue Opera House. True to form, the restaurant provides an array of options including gluten-free, vegan and pure carnivore.

thisiscleveland.com

Photo: © Kayla Lupean, © Cody York.

Day 2

27

5

HERITAGE SIGHTS

TO BEHOLD [ By Annie Zaleski ]

1 / Cleveland History Center

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Glass Bubble Project

This exhibit-packed center covers a lot of ground in Cleveland history, exploring its stories from 1796 through today. Joining the fold in 2020 is “Women & Politics,” a new exhibit tracing the rise of the suffragist movement, the passage of the 19th Amendment and the evolution of the League of Women Voters.

2/ Lake View Cemetery In addition to private, docent-led historic tours, Lake View Cemetery offers gorgeous grounds and must-see monuments. Case in point: a 180-foot-tall memorial to James A. Garfield depicting scenes from our 20th president’s life. As Garfield’s final resting place, the cemetery is also home to the only commander-inchief casket on public display.

The Foundry

Morgan Conservatory

MAKE YOUR OWN FUN Go outside the box and get hands-on with these immersive group experiences—suitable for everyone from budding rock stars to artists-in-waiting.

By Ilona Westfall

Step into “The Garage” at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and get ready to shred, strum or drum.

The cozy space is stocked with everything newbs and experts alike need to start a jam band—including instruments, tutorials, recording equipment and even a branding station.

Make the dream work with teamwork Dive deep into the world of rowing at The Foundry, where groups can rent indoor tanks or venture out on the Cuyahoga River together.

Ranging from one-hour to full-day and tailored for all levels of experience, customizable field trips can include STEM education, history, and of course, athletics.

Spark something new Learn the art of blowing glass during a group class at the Glass Bubble Project.

28

2022

Group Tour Guide

Instructors work one-on-one with each student to create their own works of art they can take home. The studio also offers a metal sculpture class where guests learn welding.

Flame on Ignite a new passion at the new Ohio City outpost of Cleveland Candle Company.

Master mixologists are on hand helping groups select from 150+ scents to make unique DIY candles to take home. Bonus: shop for candles, lip balm and other gifts while your creations set.

Channel your inner artist Talk about pulp and circumstance: the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory is one of the foremost schools of its kind. Book a custom program to learn papermaking, letterpress printing, bookbinding or other art forms. Tours give an inside glimpse of the conservatory on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

3 / McKinley Presidential Library and Museum The namesake of our 25th president, William McKinley, boasts an interactive science center, the prez’s official library and a planetarium. Groups can experience the latter at no extra cost, and for an extra fee, groups can tour the McKinley National Memorial or (wink) break bread with McKinley himself via a Presidential Experience Package.

4/ National First Ladies’ Library Down in Canton, the National First Ladies’ Library champions the accomplishments and impact of White House women— from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Get schooled inside the education center and tour a mid-1800s restored Victorian that once played home to First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley.

5 / Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums Head 90 miles west to Fremont—home to the sprawling Spiegel Grove estate that celebrates the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, a U.S. president who cared deeply for civil and women’s rights and fought for immigrants and the less fortunate.

Advance reservations are requested for groups of 15 or more.

Photo clockwise: © Nate Migal, © Cody York, © Barney Taxel, © Katie Williams, © Morgan Conservatory.

Get the band back together

THE WHEELS ON THE BUS

LEAD TO FREE PLAY

Bus groups get exclusive Free Play offers at JACK Cleveland! Contact us for personalized packages.

WWW.JACKENTERTAINMENT.COM/CLEVELAND/BUSGROUPS 216-297-4791 | JCLBUS@JACKENTERTAINMENT.COM

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-589-9966 OR VISIT GAMBLINGHELPOHIO.ORG Must be 21 or older to gamble. ©2021 JACK Entertainment LLC.

s r u o T r u O e v o L ’ll u Yo

The Butler Institute of American Art

Lanterman’s Mill

Just a short drive from Cleveland.

Contact us for tour itineraries and planning assistance.

800.447.8201 youngstownlive.com thisiscleveland.com

29

D N O Y BE D N A L E V E CL

ENTURES V D A D D A R TO D S P O K E TO U R WAY TO C L E V E L A N & B U H A D E S IG N A LO N G YO U

STEP BACK IN TIME [ By Keith Gribbins ]

THAT LAKE ERIE LIFE

By Jen Jones Donatelli

Just an hour west of Cleveland, Sandusky and the Lake Erie islands region provide an array of compelling places to drop anchor for a day.

>

Cedar Point Get back on track at “the roller coaster capital of the world,” which boasts a laundry list of world records for its 18 thrillpacked coasters. It’s honestly the world’s greatest amusement park.

(We checked.)

>

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center Only enter this castle if you dare…to have big fun. Chosen among the Travel Channel’s “Best Places I’ve Ever Been,” this thrill center lives up to its name with a year-round haunted house, escape room, roller rink and more.

>

Maritime Museum of Sandusky From shipwrecks to pirates, Lake Erie legends unfold at this quaint maritime museum. Hands-on, interactive exhibits make it easy to discover the rich history of the Sandusky Bay—spanning ice harvesting to the Underground Railroad.

>

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park Looking for plum views, rich history and a great picnicking spot? Let this inviting state park light the way.

From 65 feet up, the Great Lakes’ oldest continually operating lighthouse provides awesome views of Cedar Point and the Lake Erie Islands.

>

Lake Erie Islands Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay are like yin and yang, with the former offering low-key, relaxed recreation and the latter known for its lively social scene. Get into the (glacial) grooves on Kelleys Island, or dine and drink lakeside the PIB way.

30

2022

Group Tour Guide

TA KE A RI DE TH RO UG H AM IS H CO UN TRY

Sometimes you need to put modern life on hold in order to reconnect with what’s important — things like community, spirituality and good furniture shopping. Amish communities make an excellent refuge for today’s 24/7 lifestyles. About an hour south of Cleveland, Holmes County boasts the largest population of Amish residents in the nation.

Visitors from all over the world explore these Amish communities, buying handcrafted furniture, eating home-style cooking and enjoying the clip-clop of a horse-drawn buggy ride. In Geauga County, try Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, Rothenbühler Cheesemakers and End of the Commons General Store.

Photos Top to Bottom: © Lake Erie Shores and Islands, © Destination Geauga.

Lake Erie Shores & Islands

5

WINERIES TO SIP AND SAMPLE [ By Mary Mihaly ] 1 / Crushin’ It

Beaver Marsh

Towpath Trail

Located in Cleveland Heights’ bustling Cedar-Lee district, CLE Urban Winery lives up to its name with city-themed sips like Mighty Cuyahoga Merlot and Shoreway Viognier. Book dedicated space for your group experience for up to 80 people for a modest $25 fee.

2/ Straight Outta Tuscany

Brandywine Falls

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

MIGHTY RIVER VALLEY

Canton’s Tuscan-inspired Gervasi Vineyard is like a playground for the palate, offering Italian eats alongside wines grown on its 55-acre estate. The new, on-site Still House also hits all the sweet spots as a hybrid coffeehouse-distillery-craft cocktail lounge.

Relax and recharge at Ohio’s only national park.

By Keith Gribbins

Warning: strolls along any given trail may reveal tall forests, breathtaking ponds, waterfalls or active waterlife in Beaver Marsh—along with popular sights like Brandywine Falls (the second tallest waterfall in Ohio) and stunning Blue Hen Falls.

Oh, and did we mention a river runs through it, i.e. the spectacular Cuyahoga River?

Groups can start their adventure at the new Boston Mill Visitor Center, or hit the Canal Exploration Center for interactive maps and games about canal life.

Active types will want to check out the petroglyphs of the Ritchie Ledges Loop Trail, or cycle a stretch of the 87-mile Towpath Trail.

Prefer a vantage point from the rails? Hop on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and head for the charming town of nearby Peninsula to browse art studios, shops and comfort food spots.

Cleveland ranks as one of the 10 Great Stops Along USA Today the Great Lakes.

“

”

3 / Lakeside Libations Firelands Winery enjoys a nearly seven-month growing season, thanks to Sandusky’s warm Lake Erie waters.

Taste the fruits of their labor on a group tour, which includes a tasting of four wines and assorted cheeses, plus a take-home souvenir glass.

Photos Top Clockwise: © Sarah Guren, © Ted Toth, © Nathan Rogers, © Cody York , © Cody York.

Just south of Cleveland, a refreshing change of pace awaits. Escape hectic city life and explore 33,000 acres of national parkland at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where 30 million-yearold rock formations are sure to provide a dose of fresh perspective.

4/ Swirls and Whirls Geneva’s Old Firehouse Winery specializes in fun—it’s the world’s only winery with a Ferris wheel.

Go for a spin lakeside while enjoying the winery’s famous peach or Sweet Concord wine, then catch an interactive dinner theatre performance.

5 / Meanwhile, Back at the Lakehouse With small-batch wine tastings for up to 40 guests, the Lakehouse Inn & Winery in Geneva promises an unforgettable coastal group outing.

Find a patio to perch and enjoy lake views, or feast on farm-to-table fare at Crosswinds Grille. thisiscleveland.com

31

•

A Great Day! Charter Bus Service/Tours & Charter Bus Service (S) 440.526.5350 | 800.362.4905 greatdaytours.com | 375 Treeworth Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44147

•

•

•

Anderson Coach & Travel (OT) 724.588.8310 | 800.345.3435 goanderson.com | One Anderson Plaza, Greenville, PA 16125

•

•

•

Barons Bus Inc. (SW+AIRPORT) 440.882.3703 | 888.378.3823 | baronsbus.com | 12800 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH 44130

BRT Charter Services (S) 440.526.7111 | brtcharter.com | 7885 Snowville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141

Disability Access

Step-On Guide Service

•

Shuttle Service to Hopkins Airport

Inbound Receptive Service

•

Bilingual Services

Group Tour/ Motocoach Services

A Cleveland Rendezvous Receptive Service (E) 440.953.8687 | 800.347.8687 clevelandrendezvous.com | 7620 Buchanan Ct., Mentor, OH 44060

Tour Operators

•

Group travel arrangements. Complete destination planning including step-on guide service.

•

Full transportation services including sedans, limos, vans, mini, executive & large coaches, airport transfers, meet and greet, sightseeing guides, dispatching services.

•

With over 80 years of experience in the transportation industry we can help make your next meeting or convention a success with our deluxe motorcoaches.

•

•

Luxury bus charter, rental and tour company.

Guarantee new state-of-the-art buses with WiFi, power outlets, flat-screens, seatbelts, GPS-tracking and 56 passenger capacity.

Come “Ride Like Royalty.”

•

•

Luxury motorcoaches available for charter service, convention shuttle and corporate outing.

•

We cultivate one-of-a kind events and unforgettable VIP experiences. Consider us a personal concierge service.

•

Discover My Cleveland (E) 216.369.9399 | discovermycleveland.com | 5815 Landerhurst Dr., #24162, Cleveland, OH 44124

•

•

•

•

Dream Vacations (E) 440.877.1100 | dreamvacations.com/ajenyk PO Box 1025, Twinsburg, OH 44087

Looking for help to book your next exciting trip to Cleveland? Contact us to help. We are a full-service travel agency.

•

JKL Tours (E) 440.942.5350 | jkltours.net 4745 Highland Dr., Willoughby, OH 44094

•

We specialize in unique and personalized tours of historic, ethnic and international Cleveland, showing your group major attractions, hidden jewels and little-known surprises.

Nowak Tours (W) 330.483.4900 | nowaktours.com | 1395 Barn Run Dr., Valley City, OH 44280 Precious Cargo Transportation, Inc. (E) 440.543.9272 | pctbus.com P.O. Box 23617 Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

© CODY YORK

Tour operator specializing in student and adult group tours.

•

•

•

•

•

A complete transportation service company, including deluxe motorcoaches, mini-coaches and school buses. Specializing in group transportation of all sizes to any location.

Check Before You Go. Please contact your destination to confirm hours and safe practices before your visit.

32

2022

Group Tour Guide

Located off Interstate I-90, in Crocker Park, one of Cleveland’s premier life-style centers with more than 20 dining options and over 90 retail shops – all just steps away from the hotel. Convenient to Downtown Cleveland and Cleveland Hopkins Airport, both are about a 20-minute drive.

Plan your next adventure with us!

Hyatt Place Cleveland/Westlake/Crocker Park 2020 Crocker Rd., Westlake, OH 44145 www.hyattplaceclevelandwestlake.com Contact: Ivy or Brenda in Sales at 440.871.3100, ext. 2 Ivy.arndt@Hyatt.com Brenda.santiago@hyatt.com

Holiday Inn Express Downtown Cleveland

 

Downtown Cleveland’s Premier Hotel!

Spacious Bus Parking

 24/7 Fitness Center  13 Foot Ceilings

Within Walking Distance to many Venues, Shops & Restaurants

 Free WIFI

 Free Hot Breakfast

629 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 P: 216-443-1000 F: 332-236-5609

thisiscleveland.com

33

Motorcoach Parking

Performance Space Available

Length of Visit (Hours)

Maximum Group Size

Sightseeing & Tours

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

© CODY YORK

CHURCHES + TEMPLES 1

Trinity Cathedral (D+CMP) 216.771.3630 | trinitycleveland.org | 2230 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115

Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Sun., services: 8, 9, 11:15 am.

Th., 12:10pm. Healing Eucharist. Wed., 6 pm Choral Evensong. Tours by appointment.

CRUISES Goodtime III (D+NCH) 216.861.5110 | 888.916.7447 goodtimeiii.com | 825 E. 9th St. Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114

800

2

•

•

Largest sightseeing/charter boat in Cleveland. Public narrated tours and entertainment excursions are available. Elaborate buffet dining and casual cuisine plus on-board entertainment.

Nautica Queen (D+FLT) 216.696.8888 | 800.837.0604 nauticaqueen.com | Nautica - Flats West Bank, 1153 Main Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113

300

2

•

•

Luxury cruise/dining ship featuring daily lunch/dinner cruises; cruising April through New Year's Eve. Elaborate buffet dining, on-board entertainment during a river/ lakefront cruise.

1,000

2

We cultivate one-of-a kind events and unforgettable VIP experiences. Consider us a personal concierge service.

20

2

We offer exciting and educational walking tours of beautiful and historic Downtown Cleveland. Private tours also available. Tours last approximately 2 hours.

Book online.

100-125

1

BrewBoat CLE (D) 440.941.6690 | brewcle.com | Daily Tours From Downtown Cleveland

14

2

Ohio’s first and only human-powered cycleboat! Bike, Boat and BYOB aboard our amazing 14-passenger pedalpowered party cruises on the scenic Cuyahoga River in Downtown Cleveland.

City Brew Tours Cleveland (E) 216.470.0623 | 888.623.8687 citybrewtours.com/cleveland | Servicing the Greater Cleveland area

13

3 to 5

The ultimate craft beer experience that blends history, beer knowledge, transportation and great food with unrivaled access to Cleveland’s top breweries and their beer.

GUIDED + WALKING TOURS Discover My Cleveland (E) 216.369.9399 | discovermycleveland.com Servicing the Greater Cleveland Area Tours of Cleveland, LLC (D) 216.318.3865 | toursofcleveland.com | Downtown Cleveland ISLAND BOATS + FERRY SERVICES Miller Ferries to Put-in-Bay & Middle Bass Island (S+LEI) 419.285.2421 | 800.500.2421 millerferry.com | 535 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

•

Schedules, fares, maps, events, group fares, coupons, live entertainment, attractions and lodgings. Free parking, family friendly fares. Passenger/auto ferries depart Catawba.

SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS

2

Cleveland Grays Armory Museum (D+GTWY) 216.621.5938 | graysarmory.com | 1234 Bolivar Rd., Cleveland, OH 44115 Cleveland Public Library (D+CIV) 216.623.2800 | CPL.org | 325 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114

Company Car & Limousine (D) 216.861.7433 | 800.413.2527 companycarlimo.com | 3100 E. 45th St., #226, Cleveland, OH 44127

20

1

•

•

Where history never repeats. Take a tour of America’s oldest independent armory and learn how your event can make history. Built in 1893.

Many “treasures” await you at the Cleveland Public Library. Get connected — we’re one big “HOT SPOT!” Enjoy the Eastman Reading Garden and public art on display outside and throughout the library buildings.

See rare special collections, art and architecture.

Research your family tree. Schedule a visit or guided tour today at 216.623.2821.

•

Ingredients for your successful event: planning, attention to detail, over 25 years of experience, professional staff, 24/7.

Check Before You Go. Please contact your destination to confirm hours and safe practices before your visit.

34

2022

Group Tour Guide

Cleveland’s Largest & Best

GOODTIME III Have a “GOODTIME” with your group while seeing Cleveland!

TWO narrated tours are available 6-days a week.

Group discounts, comps and professional tour operator rates are available. Contact us today!

• Sightseeing tours available Tuesday thru Sunday • Catered lunch and dinner cruises available • Wheelchair accessible gangway, main deck and restrooms • 1,000 passenger capacity • Family owned & operated since 1958 • Cruising May thru September

216.861.5110 or 888.916.SHIP www.goodtimeiii.com Docked at North Coast Harbor (Next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Great Lakes Science Center)

Discover My Cleveland makes your Group Experience in “The Land” easy!

Itinerary Planning • Group Ticketing • Knowledgeable Step-on Guides

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL

216.369.9399 www.DiscoverMyCleveland.com info@DiscoverMyCleveland.com

thisiscleveland.com

35

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (S) 800.468.4070 | cvsr.com | P.O. Box 158, Peninsula, OH 44264

320

2

Funny Bus (D+FLT) 216.404.7786 | funnybus.net/cleveland | 1250 Old River Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113

34

2

© GOODTIME III

1

Motorcoach Parking

Length of Visit (Hours)

20

Performance Space Available

Maximum Group Size

Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument (D+GTWY) 216.621.3710 | soldiersandsailors.com 3 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114

Sightseeing & Tours

Goodtime III

SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS Visit Cuyahoga County’s Civil War Monument.

View personal artifacts and honor her brave sons.

Open 10am - 5:30pm, Tuesday thru Saturday with additional hours as posted.

•

•

Travel through Cuyahoga Valley National Park along the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway on one of the oldest, longest and most scenic excursion railways in the country.

•

A perfect blend of comedy and history provides a unique entertainment experience. Enjoy exploring Cleveland and laughing on this 90-minute tour. Beer and wine allowed.

1

Gotta Groove Records (D+CMP) 216.431.7373 gottagrooverecords.com | 3615 Superior Ave. #4201A, Cleveland, OH 44114

1 to 2

The Hamilton Collaborative (CE+STCL) 216.664.0955 thehamiltoncollaborative.com | 5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114

Manufacturer of high quality vinyl records.

A reservation is required to schedule a tour.

To schedule, please call or email vince@gottagrooverecords.com.

•

•

JKL Tours (E) 440.942.5350 | 888.927.8977 jkltours.net | 4745 Highland Dr., Willoughby, OH 44094 Mitchell’s Ice Cream Ohio City Kitchen & Shop (OC+MD) 216.861.2799 | mitchellshomemade.com 1867 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Located in the St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood, leverages collaboration, shared resources and common networks, to create products and services aimed at social progress and distributed economic development.

We specialize in unique and personalized tours of historic, ethnic and international Cleveland, showing your group major attractions, hidden jewels and little-known surprises.

60

Relish Cleveland Food Tours (OC) 440.622.4465 | relishcle.com | Ohio City Neighbborhood Cleveland, OH 44113

1

Learn about their history, hand-crafted ice creams and the transformation of a theatre into their Ohio City Kitchen & Shop. Fresh samples included.

Registration required.

1 to 2

Explore a vibrant Cleveland neighborhood with a walking food tour through Ohio City. Discover the amazing local culinary scene, unique history and remarkable culture.

Root Candles (SW) 330.725.6677 | rootcandles.com | 623 West Liberty St. Medina, OH 44256

50

1 to 2

SEE CLE (E) 216.287.0807 | SEE-CLE.com | 402 Creekside Dr., Mayfield Hts., OH 44143

4

2 to 3

Offers personal and custom tours of the Cleveland area. Our SUV accommodates up to 4 passengers.

Group package options available.

Town Tours Cleveland (E) 216.313.1527 | towntourscle.com 13700 Fairhill Rd., #107 Shaker Hts., OH 44120

35

2 to 3

We offer single, group and business tours that are fun, exciting and specialized and great for all ages, interests and budgets.

•

Tour our legendary factory, operating since 1869.

View the craftsmanship that goes into our handpoured pillars; the continuous dipping of our tapers; how wicks are made on-site ensuring the highest quality; the delicate hand-work that makes our Liturgical candles exceptional. Groups of 50 recommended. Tours by appointment.

Check Before You Go. Please contact your destination to confirm hours and safe practices before your visit.

36

2022

Group Tour Guide

CLEVELAND Motorcoach parking NORTh COAST HARBOR ID IES ER

E

EA

ER IES I

EV

A

EL

AN

D

RI

AL

U SO

I DE

AV

EN

AVENUE DISTRICT

CL

AI

R

EN

UE

SU

PE

O RI

R

AV

EN

TH ST

ET

ST RE ET

W

ST

CL

AI

R

AV

P

I ER

OR

AV

EN

UE

UE

E6

RE

D

EN

E

CH E S T

CH

E

E

E ST

R

AV

EN

E UC L I E UCL

N UE E R AV E

I D AV

ST

H 4T ET RE ST

TH

W

E

ST

S

U

P

E

R

R

AV

E

U

E

hoga

Cuya

RI

OS

TR

RD

ABM Parking Nautica Lot - The Flats West Bank 2014 Sycamore St. | 216.367.7968 $85 day (Free for select attractions) Overnight | 24 hr. Security

C1

City of Cleveland | Lakefront Municipal Parking (“Muni Lot”) 1500 S. Marginal Rd. | 216.664.2999 $35/day | $75 Overnight | Unattended Advanced reservations required

D2

East 18th St. SW (On-street between Chester Ave. & Euclid Ave.) Jim 216.640.8605 | Free | No Overnight | Unattended Playhouse Square groups only

C4

Laz Parking | Riverview Lot 1887 W. 3rd St. | 216.571.9313 $50/day, $100 overnight | 24 hr. security 24 hr. daily shuttle to Tower City Port of Cleveland 543 W. 3rd St. | parking@portofcleveland.com Book & Pay at Parkwhiz.com or Download Park Whiz App | 24hr. access | Unattended | Advanced reservations required | No game day parking

E RN

GI

E

AV

EN

EU

T

R CA

D 3R

B

A3

A2

EE

River

W

A

CA

ET

4

IO

N

TA

E NU VE

RE

ON

RT

A ER MN SU

ST

D

CANAL ROA D

ELM A VE NUE

U CO

H

WEST HURON ROA

AM O RE S T

IE ER

9T

ver

E

ST

Ri

RD

EA

ET RE ST

ga

N RO HU

N

EG

IE

AV

E

N

UE

UE

E 1 8T H

E 1 ST EA

T9 ES

ho

EN

UE D AV E N

W

ya

AV

E N UE

3 Cu

R

UE

ECT A V PRO SP

S YC

C

ET RE ST

ET

ST

3R

AV

AV

O

T

IN

DE

RI

ES

MA

UE

SI

H

RE

ST

AV

SU

W

A NT FRO

VE

E AK

T 12

ST

DE

ST

I LA

E NU

ST EA

H

SI

TA

KE

D

NINETWELVE CIVIC CENTER

E NU ON

LA

M

A RO

DOWNTOWN

UE

9T

2 E AV

TH

L NA GI AR

ST

S KE

EA

LA

THE PORT

AY

L

R MO

ME

EW

AY EW

CL

EL

ND

EV

MO

OR

UNIVERSITY CIRCLE

A R E HO ID IES LS ER IA

VE

D

V EA

CL

VE

1

ME

SH

IN

NE

RB

TF EL

RE

EW

AY

D

C

A2

Shaia’s Parking, Inc. The Flats East Bank | 1010 Front Ave. | 440.654.8447 info@shaiasparking.com | Rates vary Advanced reservations required | 24 hr. parking

A1

SP+ | Dock 32 101 Erieside Ave. | 216.800.2319 or 216.687.0141 spplus.com | $30/day | Overnight | Unattended | Bus + RV Open April–December. | No game day parking Motorcoach Parking Questions: groups@destinationcle.org | 216.875.66 Traffic Updates: innerbelt.org | OHgo.com | 800.732.4896 City of Cleveland Parking Permits: 216.664.2174 Parking apps: SpotHero + ParkWhix All pr ices and availability are subject to change.

thisisLEVELAND.COM

2

250

2

NORWALK

20

2

Downtown ............................................................. 4,694 Rooms University Circle.................................................. 1,391 Rooms East: Beachwood, Willoughby & Mentor...... 2,434 Rooms Southeast: Twinsburg & Aurora ..................... 459 Rooms South: Independence.........................................

1,613 Rooms 250 Southwest & Airport: Middleburg Heights & North Olmsted .......... 2,325 Rooms West: Westlake & Avon .......................................

889 Rooms 244 Sandusky & Lake Erie Islands ......................... 1,836 Rooms Based on Destination Cleveland partner hotels

20

elyria

80

244

lorain county

20

2

90

Lake �ie

lorain

ashland county

80

vermilion

HURON county

CLEVELAND HOTEL CLUSTERS

20

250

ERIE county

Cedar Point

sandusky

Ohio, USA

Ontario, Canada

480

80

Middleburg Heights

Cleveland Hopkins Airport

3

42

3

3

71

medina county

42

71

Strongsville

Westlake

18

271

76

480

21

77

76

277

76

91

8

77

77

summit county portage county

aurora

76

480

322

geauga county

Twinsburg

422

akron

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

fairlawn

77

80

8

271

271

Independence

77

271

306

willoughby

Beachwood

Cleveland Museum of Art

university circle

90

cuyahoga county

480

71

490

downtown

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

cleveland

20

MENTOR

422

80

Maps Maps

62

canton

Market Area Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH Dayton, OH Toledo, OH Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Buffalo, NY Charleston, WV Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Grand Rapids, MI Indianapolis, IN Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Montreal, Canada Niagara Falls Nashville, TN New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Louis, MO Syracuse, NY Toronto, Canada Washington D.C.

MANSFIELD

RICHLAND county

ASHLAND

30

71

250

wooster

30

wayne county

21

Pro Football Hall of Fame

DRIVING TIMES & DISTANCES FROM MAJOR CITIES TO CLEVELAND

Miles/KM 244/393 147/237 217/350 106/171 774/1,249 371/599 622/1,068 200/323 252/408 518/839 345/557 173/279 311/504 323/521 352/658 731/1,180 455/734 753/1,215 583/940 213/345 530/855 481/776 441/712 143/231 529/856 335/542 291/469 375/605

Driving Hours 4 Hours 2 Hours 3 Hours 1.5 Hours 12.5 Hours 7 Hours 10 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours 9 Hours 6 Hours 3 Hours 4.5 Hours 4.5 Hours 5.5 Hours 12 Hours 7.5 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours 3.5 Hours 7 Hours 8 Hours 7.5 Hours 2 Hours 9 Hours 4.5 Hours 5 Hours 6 Hours thisiscleveland.com

39

DOE SN’T N U F , E L C IN S T A T H ING HAV E TO CO

F O D N LA REE

By Laura

Dorwart

F E H T

It’s Up to Us mural by John Rivera Resto

> Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Meet the Cleveland Museum of Art’s edgier cousin—pushing boundaries with ofteninteractive work by contemporary artists from around the globe. The building itself is a work of art in itself, aptly resembling a multi-faceted gem. > City Murals Celebrated artists from all walks of life have left their colorful imprint on CLE through initiatives such as Cleveland Walls (which brought new murals to 20 MidTown buildings) and #VoicesofCLE (elevating impactful work by artists of color). > Cleveland Public Library Designed to look like it sprang fully-formed from the 19th-century Main Branch Library, the 163-foot, 10-story Louis Stokes Wing houses special exhibits and docent tours. After exploring, picnic among an array of public art in the urban Reading Garden.

40

2022

Group Tour Guide

> Rockefeller Park Greenhouse Need an urban oasis? This peaceful botanical garden and greenhouse marks the spot— blooming brightly with an array of specialty plant collections and gardens (including a renovated Japanese garden and a “talking garden” for the blind). > Cuyahoga Valley National Park Nestled along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland is Ohio’s sole national park—where groups can bike, hike and explore the day away. Recreation meets education on the 87-mile Towpath Trail, located on the historic Ohio & Erie Canal. > Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument Military history buffs will appreciate this massive Civil War monument. Admire the Goddess of Freedom statue outside before heading into the Memorial Room to view bronze tributes to the end of slavery, Ohio veterans and more. > Women’s Air & Space Museum Fly girls, indeed: Cleveland is home to the world’s only museum dedicated to the history of women in aviation and space, and groups can visit it for free at Burke Lakefront Airport.

Photo: © Cody York

> Cleveland Museum of Art This University Circle mainstay has been free to the public since it first opened in 1916.

It houses some 45,000 art pieces spanning 6,000 years, along with a breathtaking central atrium and the interactive ArtLens Gallery.

F R A N Z W E L S E R - M Ö S T C E L E B R AT I N G 2 0 Y E A R S A S M U S I C D I R E C T O R

…not just America’s most elegant symphonic ensemble, But also one of its premier opera bands...

— THE NEW YORK TIMES (SEPTEMBER, 2020)

At historic Severance or their summer home at Blossom Music Center, a concert by the internationally-acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra is guaranteed to be the highlight of your trip to Cleveland!

CONTACT: JACKIE NACHMAN, SALES MANAGER

216-307-6664 | groupsales@clevelandorchestra.com

Powered by

COME AND PLAY

INTERACTIVE JAM SPACE

You’ve got the group, now become a band. Live out your rock star dreams by learning to play real instruments or jamming together in our interactive space.

Turn up your trip to 11 when you visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

START PLANNING YOUR GROUP VISIT BY CALLING 216-515-1228 OR EMAIL sdobo@rockhall.org