Cleveland Education Directory
Cleveland is in the northeastern part of the state, overlooking Lake Erie at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River.
Things to See & Do:
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame houses treasures from rock and roll history in a dramatic glass building designed by I.M. Pei.
- If you'd like some classical music, too, the Cleveland Orchestra is one of the finest in the world, performing at Severance Hall in winter and Blossom Music Center in summer.
- Cleveland Museum of Art with over 40,000 artworks covering more than 6,000 years of art history.
- Collect some vinyl at a vintage record store like = Music Saves, or Record Revolution.
- Check out the retro candy at b.a. Sweetie Candy Company.
- Take in the work of the best artists in the region at the Bonfoey Gallery or Lake Erie Artists.
- Visit Cleveland's historic neighborhoods:
- Coventry Village on the near east side is cool, eclectic, and bohemian.
- Little Italy in Murray Hill has galleries, shops, and great Italian food.
- Ohio City has the West Side Market and beautifully renovated Victorian houses.
- University Circle is the cultural center of the city in a park setting, with renowned museums, music, and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Nightlife:
Steep yourself in Cleveland's music and culture at these hotspots (you must be 21 to order alcohol):
- Fat Fish Blue on Prospect Ave.—live jazz and blues plus Creole cuisine.
- Lolita on Literary (Chef Michael Symon is the latest Iron Chef on the Food Network).
- Sunset Lounge on W. 9th St.—DJs spinning salsa, hip hop, tango, etc., dance lessons, and sushi.
Accommodation:
Students looking for lodging should contact these hotels for rates and availability:
- Travelodge on Euclid Ave.
- Econo Lodge on Northfield Rd.
- Red Roof Inn on Quarry Ln. in Independence
- Super 8 on Sperry Dr. in Westlake
- Howard Johnson on Brecksville Rd/Rt. 21 in Richfield
Sports:
Pro teams include the Cleveland Indians (AL baseball), Browns (NFL football), Cavaliers (NBA basketball), City Stars (USL soccer), Lake Erie Monsters (AHL hockey), and Gladiators (Arena Football League). Enjoy warm- and cold-weather activities indoors and out.
Transportation:
If you're flying in, take the Red Line for a convenient way to get into town by rail. RTA provides busses throughout the city and 58 nearby communities. The Waterfront line provides quick and easy light rail transit through downtown Cleveland, where you can also enjoy the free B Line and E Line trolleys.
