Having a Wonderful Time in Cleveland - Artículo Breve

Hispanic Times Magazine, Oct, 2000 by Robert Kendall

Cleveland, the city built on the shore of Lake Erie, has some wonderful attractions to appeal to every tourist taste. Having not visited Cleveland in ten years, it was an exhilarating experience to view this exciting modern American city today, with its towering new skyscrapers and downtown hotels providing easy availability by walking to the theaters, restaurants, and sports stadiums.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a uniquely designed building situated along the Lake Erie waterfront. The glass pyramid structure designed by famous international architect I.M. Pei exhibits the legacy of Rock and Roll along with its biggest names, including superstars such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie, to name a few. The exhibits focus on artists' careers and the roots of Rock and Roll. One hundred and twenty spectacular Rock and Roll costumes are on display. Free Rock concerts sponsored by the museum are given seasonally in the "Summer in the City" program.

The world famous Cleveland Symphony Orchestra provides an inspiring series of concerts. Severance Hall, where the symphony orchestra performs, has been newly renovated. A premiere restaurant provides exceptional food, ambience, and service.

Sea World Cleveland offers the Sea Lion Show, the Dolphin Cove, the Penguin Encounter, as well as performing whales. New Orleans summer nights feature Mardi-Gras live bands and Cajun food.

The Lolly Trolley City Tour is an excellent way to see Cleveland's historical points of interest. One hundred years ago, visionary Clevelanders saw the value in a place where the city's institutions could unite, benefitting from their proximity to each other. Western Reserve College moved to the Circle. In 1885, the Case School of Applied Science relocated from downtown Cleveland to become Western Reserve University. In 1897, the Western Reserve Historical Society moved from downtown, while the Cleveland Museum of Art opened in 1916. University Circle achieved international stature. University Circle derived its name from the fact it was "the end of the line" turnaround for the Euclid Avenue trolley, between downtown Cleveland and the Circle. University Circle is located in a garden like setting, surrounded by hills, with trees and lakes. A series of ethnic gardens celebrates the diversity of Cleveland's population. The Circle's Medical Center is Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, ranked as one of the best in the country. Sixteen thousand students come to University Circle pursuing academic goals.

The Art Museum houses some of the great art treasures of the world, with works by Renoir and Cezanne among many others. There is also a fascinating Greek and Roman section.

The Cleveland Zoo is open year round. Among its fascinating attractions are a rain forest and a collection of rare Australian animals.

For sports buffs, there is the new Browns' Stadium, home to the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. It is located along the lakefront next door to the new Science Museum, which houses many interactive exhibits. Jacobs Field is the home of the Cleveland Indians. I enjoyed an American League clash there with the hometown Indians hosting the Detroit Tigers. The renowned Cleveland baseball spirit was on display as fans rooted on the home team, while a spectacular fireworks display supplied interesting post game entertainment.

Theaters in downtown Cleveland have all been renovated. Once again these theaters are playing to capacity crowds, rivaling the best of Broadway.

Six Flags, Ohio is an entertainment mecca featuring some of the newest, most exciting rides of any amusement park.

Downtown Cleveland boasts many top rated hotels, including the Wyndham, the Marriott, the Sheraton, the Ritz-Carlton, and the Renaissance.

In addition to the fine dining rooms of the aforementioned hotels, there are two prominent eateries located next door to each other in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The Chop House specializes in fine steaks while Blue Point Grille, hosted by manager Sam Lindsley, is a gourmet sea food restaurant featuring incredible clam chowder I rate alongside the best I have tasted in Boston.

If you want to visit one of the most beautiful suburbs situated alongside Lake Erie, drive out to Lakeside with its lake view homes surrounded by towering trees. Go a little further to Rocky River. Here you will find one of the finest seafood restaurants anywhere, Salmon Daves, at 19015 Old Lake Road. Joe Vogelpohl the manager proudly provides gourmet dinners and lunches, furnishing an unforgettable dining experience.

It is easy to have a wonderful time in Cleveland today for Cleveland has it all.