Fact: Cleveland rocks. It’s true, and it’s why they built the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum here on the eastern shore of Lake Erie. The city that gave us Arsenio Hall, Drew Carey, and Superman has a grand tradition of theater, music, folk festivals, and culture. Here’s our guide to help you make the most of your time here. Fun FactsCleveland’s elevation ranges from 600 to 1,100 feet above sea level.
The average winter temperature in Cleveland is 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
Annual rainfall in Cleveland is 37 inches. | Your Itinerary
If You Have Two Hours
The first major exhibit focusing on
the career of Bruce Springsteen is on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum. From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The
Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen examines the Boss' early career
with bands like Child and the Castiles, as well as his work with the E Street
Band and his solo career. Objects on hand include the outfit he wore on the cover
of Born in the U.S.A. and the 1960 Corvette he bought after the success
of his breakthrough album, Born to Run. 751 Erieside Ave., rockhall.com
If You Have Two Days
June 19, 21, and 27, Opera Cleveland
performs Giuseppe Verdi's final opera, Falstaff.
Written while Verdi was in his nineties, the comedy centers on the greedy knight
from Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, who attempts to seduce two
different women at once in the hope of taking their fortunes. (It doesn't go well
for him.) State Theatre, 1591 Euclid Ave., operacleveland.org
If You Have a Long Weekend
A baseball game in June may
be one of the most pleasant ways to spend a summer day. Luckily, the Cleveland
Indians are home much of the month, playing the Kansas City Royals
midweek from June 9-11, the St. Louis Cardinals 12-14, and then the Milwaukee
Brewers June 15-17 before hitting the road for a week. They're back June 26 to
take on the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series and then the Chicago White
Sox to finish out the month. indians.com
| Convention & Visitor's BureauConvention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland
“Positively Cleveland”
Higbee Building
100 Public Square,
Suite 100
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Phone: 216-875-6600
positivelycleveland.com |
Local Flavor
For the best seafood in town, try these three pearls. Located in the
warehouse district, the Nauti Mermaid is modeled
on a Key West-style crab shack. One of Cleveland's newest restaurants, the Mermaid
features a seafood cob salad that includes yellowfin tuna and cocktail shrimp.
The grouper sandwich on a Kaiser roll hits the spot too. 1378 W. Sixth St., 216.771.6175,
thenautimermaid.com Fresh
with clever dishes, the Blue Point Grille
is well established on the Cleveland dining scene, having been cited for Best
Seafood—First Place by Northern Ohio Live magazine. The menu includes
items like Jail Island salmon, seared Hawaiian ahi, and almond-crusted tilapia.
700 West St. Clair Ave., 216.875.7827, hrcleveland.com For
a truly unique experience, try the Cleveland institution Don's
Lighthouse. The dining room features dark mahogany and a half ton of
copper, and on the menu are standards like Chilean sea bass, Block Island swordfish,
Georges Bank sea scallops, and fire-roasted Delmonico steak. 8905 Lake Ave., 216.961.6700,
donslighthouse.com
— Andrew Eitelbach 
Photographs: Courtesy of Seattle Opera, 2007 Falstaff
© Rozarii Lynch. (Falstaff Opera)
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