The City of Cleveland, Ohio, was established in 1796. Extending 31 miles along the south shore of Lake Erie, it is part of the Great Lakes Region, the United States' largest fresh water source.
The continental climate is moderated by breezes off of Lake Erie. Weather is highly changeable in the spring. Average daytime temperatures during April and May range between 47º and 58ºF.
See http://www.positivelycleveland.com/visiting/ for more details on Cleveland and the surrounding area.
Local News and Weather:
Cleveland Plain Dealer: http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/
Be prepared for cool days and precipitation
as well as balmy spring weather during the day and cool nights.
Since the weather in the city can be significantly different from that
at the airport from which the weather is reported, it is best to type
in the zip code for Cleveland 44115 on The Weather Channel for
the forecast. Reported wind chill numbers are very important since a
slight north wind from over cold lake waters in the spring can make
temperatures seem significantly cooler. Seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service: http://www.weather.gov
Area Transportation
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) operates Cleveland's rapid transit system including buses and light rail.
The Waterfront Line connects Cleveland's many downtown attractions from Public Square and Tower City Center's hotels to the city's entertainment districts and North Coast Harbor attractions, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center.
Two downtown trolley routes offer rides "free with a smile" between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, with ten minute intervals. For further information visit http://www.riderta.com/
See the Conference Travel page for more on getting to the conference hotel.
In and Around Cleveland
The City of Cleveland and surrounding area offer a wide variety of cultural and entertainment venues, many of which are highlighted by Positively Cleveland at http://www.positivelycleveland.com/. ►► Connect with other conference-goers via the member forum to plan an outing while you're in Cleveland. (Log-in required.)
Museums
Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Located in nearby Canton, the museum features interactive exhibits of defining moments in football history.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Enjoy learning more about the history and significance of this popular art form in a world class museum. ►► Join other conference attendees for a rock 'n' roll evening on Wednesday, April 28. Read about this optional evening event and how to register.
A Christmas Story House -- Visit Ralphie's house restored to the original movie set design and see original props and memorabilia in the adjacent museum.
Cleveland Museum of Art -- One of the nation's most preeminent art museums, featuring 6,000 years of great works and special exhibitions.
Great Lakes Science Center -- Offers 340 interactive exhibits and a six story Omnimax theater.
Music
House of Blues -- Featuring live music and a state-of-the-art sound system, southern style cuisine, and a box of Mississippi mud tucked securely under the stage.
The Cleveland Orchestra -- Considered one of the nation's great orchestras with concerts scheduled throughout the conference.
Sports
Cleveland Indians -- April is baseball season! "Are you in the tribe?" Dining facilities and stadium tours are available.
►► Join other conference attendees for the Cleveland Indians / Minnesota Twins game on Friday, April 30. Read about this optional event and how to register.
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course -- Considered Ohio's most beautiful and challenging course, Sleepy Hollow offers 18 holes and spectacular views of the Cuyahoga River Valley.
Dining
West Side Market -- Home to over 75 individually operated food stalls run by second, third, and fourth generation family members. A great place for lunch!
Cleveland Chophouse and Brewery -- Handcrafted beer, steaks, chops, and white cheddar mashed potatoes.
One Walnut Restaurant -- Featured in Gourmet Magazine, One Walnut offers an unusual and creative cuisine. How about some Lavender Crème Brulee?
Lolita -- Food Network Chef and James Beard Award Winner Michael Symon has opened a new bistro featuring a wood burning oven and Mediterranean cuisine.
Butterflies and Bears
Cleveland Botanial Garden -- Ten acres of beautiful theme gardens. Exotic butterflies are imported daily to flutter freely among the plants and flowers in the new Glasshouse conservatory.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo -- Includes a rainforest exhibit showcasing more than 6,000 plants and over 600 animals from the jungles of Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Many thanks to Loretta Shaw for providing research and advice on local Cleveland attractions!
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