Old-timers call it the lake effect, sensationalist newscasters call it “Snowpocalypse 20XX” Clevelanders call it winter. What you aren’t going to hear is anyone whining or calling off work. Get over it.
It’s been said the heart of rock and roll is in Cleveland. Just look up Thaddeus Anna Greene if you don’t believe me. And once you find out Cleveland is also home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you’ll start to realize that maybe this town has a legit music scene after all.
People from the East or West coasts are quick to overlook the fact that the Midwest actually has a coast of its own. The southern shore of Lake Erie forms Ohio’s “North Coast” with Cleveland as the anchor.
When Clevelanders get hungry, they turn to the Slyman's. If one of their award-winning corned beef sandwiches doesn’t get you salivating, you might want to check your pulse.
A 2011 study by Walk Score ranked Cleveland the 17th most walkable out of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. Clevelanders will walk practically anywhere. Even in the winter. Because they don’t whine about it, remember?
Cleveland plays host to one of the few internationally recognized fashion industry events in North America. Fashion Week Cleveland is considered to be the best show in the Midwest and second only to New York’s extravaganza.
The city’s “Emerald Necklace” park system encompasses a stunning 21,000 acres of North Ohio beauty, but flora isn’t the only thing you’ll find here. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo contains one of North America’s largest collections of primates.
Cleveland has several top-notch hospitals, but its real star is the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. The multispecialty academic medical center was just named by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top four hospitals in the entire country.
The award-winning Great Lakes Brewing Company is a local favorite, with beers and ales brewed on-site to quench the thirsts of local lushes and casual sippers alike.
Some view Cleveland as a cursed sports city. But they forget that Clevelanders represent some of the most dedicated fans in the sports world—I mean, who else could love teams that haven’t brought home a trophy in any major professional sport since 1964?
The Polish Boy is a culinary monstrosity that only its mother city of Cleveland could love. Here’s what you need to know: a kielbasa nestled inside a toasted bun, topped with French fries and coleslaw then smothered in barbeque sauce. Nom.
Iron Chef Michael Symon’s Lola Bistro has set the Cleveland gastronomic bar extremely high, and other eateries have followed suit.
Forbes recently announced the cost of living in Cleveland at 9.3 percent below the national average, and also revealed that job growth is actually on the rise. So don't feel like you always need to scrimp and save—your dollar goes farther in this city.
If you haven't caught your big break in Hollywood, try heading east. Cleveland is ranked as the 19th-largest television market by Nielsen Media Research (as of 2013–14) when combined with nearby Akron and Canton.
It doesn’t have to be the first of the month for you to enjoy Cleveland’s finest—with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony you won’t be lonely.
Affectionately called “The Rapid” by locals, Cleveland’s transit system ranks among the nation’s best. In fact, the American Public Transportation Association named Cleveland's mass transit system the best in North America in 2007.
Every Fall, Cleveland revels in all things garlic. Festivities include garlic-themed food from ice cream to oysters, live music, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and grow tents … breath mints not included.
So one would be so inclined to believe on St. Patrick’s Day. The 147 year-old parade draws more than 10,000 participants, and even more spectators. The city is basically just a sea of green on March 17th.
In Cleveland, Progressive Field will always be known as “The Jake” and no other occasion will create as much excitement as Opening Day when the Tribe takes the field once again.
Just because it’s in the Midwest doesn’t mean Cleveland is behind the times. The city’s LEEDco is working to create new jobs and more clean energy for Northeast Ohio by building offshore turbines that harvest the winds of Lake Erie.
What started as a festival to explore the boundaries of art and technology while highlighting the cultural strengths in the Northeast Ohio region, Ingenuity has blossomed to serve as Cleveland’s year-round creative bastion.
This city might not be the top of your list when you think of quality spirits, but Cleveland Whiskey is trying to change all that. You’ll only need a nip to be convinced… but really, why stop there?
Small-batch pasta made by hand. Your grandmother will approve. ‘Nuff said.
A Cleveland list would be remiss to leave out the Browns. Though they’ve had their share of hard-knocks, the city always stands behind them.
No, not that kind of dealer—but what she makes is almost like crack. When Clevelanders have that sweetest of itches to scratch, they turn to Amanda & Joshua Montague at Lilly Handmade Chocolates for a fix that’s oh-so-good.
With all the eating Clevelanders do, they want a sure-fire way to get back those perfect beach bodies for summer. Enter the city’s annual marathon in May, known as one of the flattest courses in the whole country. OK, baby steps, all right?
What makes Clevelanders great is their desire to invest in their community and build up the city around them. Butcher and The Brewer is just one new business that's recently joined the revitalization ranks, and the excitement is palpable. Stay tuned.
