As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
Thank you to each of you who were a part of this community. You made it possible.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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So for the past few years, one of my work friends has been saying she wants to go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since her husband doesn't like to go places, I told her I would go with her. We are planning to drive to Cleveland (about a 4-5 hour trip) in September. We are going mid-week (Wednesday - Friday). What are the must-see things to do in Cleveland and what do you recommend for fun/good food/nice stay? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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I think Cleveland Rocks as I moved from Buffalo to here. If you like to see sights you might want to look into a Lolly the Trolley tour Lolly the Trolley - Cleveland City Sightseeing Tours as they are usually great. They will give you an overview and then you can decide where to go from there.
Feel free to PM me if you have questions as I have lived here for more than ten years now.
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My BFF lives in Sheffield Lake, outside of Cleveland and has been begging me for years to go there(he always comes here to New Orleans). I'll have to check it out sometime. As for food, Michael Symon's place "Lola" is in Cleveland. Check out an Indians game too!
My BFF lives in Sheffield Lake, outside of Cleveland and has been begging me for years to go there(he always comes here to New Orleans). I'll have to check it out sometime. As for food, Michael Symon's place "Lola" is in Cleveland. Check out an Indians game too!
I had thought we could do an Indians game (I'd love to see the stadium!) but as my luck would have it - the Indians will be in BALTIMORE (my backyard and the O's are my team!) while I am in Cleveland! LOL!
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We did the RnR Hall of Fame, and we also saw the World's Largest Rubber Stamp and then we drove by to see the house from Christmas Story. I think I did a TR last summer, but as usual I did not finish it. I'll see if I can find some links.
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The Winking Lizard is a good place to eat-reasonably priced too!!
Heartily agree about the Winking Lizard. Also, try Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Also, the Cleveland Zoo is my favorite in the country, and I've been to San Diego and the National Zoo. It has koalas and an amazing collection of primates, plus it is affordable!
You will love the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, too.
DH and I grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland. We go back to see the inlaws but keep saying we need to go as tourists one of these trips.
Great Lakes Brewing Co is one of our faves in Cleveland. Neat history in the building, too. Lots of good food in Little Italy, too.
While you're in the neighborhood of the R&RHOF, there's also the science museum nearby.
Love the Cleveland Zoo - the rainforest is great on any day, but since it's indoors it's especially nice if it's hot or raining. Skip the zoo on a Monday, though. County residents get in free Mondays so the crowds tend to be more preschoolers and strollers than average.
If you're into football, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is down the road in Canton and worth the trip. If you like history, James Garfield lived in Mentor (east of Cleve on the lake) and his house is open. President McKinley was from Canton.
There's also Amish Country east of Cleveland, in Geauga County.
Cleveland also has a great art museum and a top-notch symphony if you want something more cultured.
having also grown up on the west side, can't say i can add much. my votes would be definitely lolly the trolly to get a great tour of the city, the art museum, and cedar point is about an hour west...if it is still open the time you are and a roller coaster fanatic, then this is a place you must see! oh, and i love your inner harbor in baltimore! used to be lots of places like that in cleveland called the flats, but from what i hear, it has gone bust. maybe the other clevelanders here will have more info. i also agree with bitterchickey about michael symon's place, lola. as far as hotels, i would do the ritz or one of the other downtown ones. used to be a holiday inn not too far on lakeside, don't know if it is still open. let us know how much fun you have! while i am a disney fanatic, honey, i still bleed brown and orange!!!!!!!
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