Credit goes to my Lyft driver, who mentioned that the Cleveland Browns had a preseason home game…read moreagainst the Buffalo Bills. My interest in attending sparked after he mentioned the affordability of the ticket prices. By halftime, I could not resist purchasing a ticket to watch this second game of the preseason. I ended up buying my ticket on-site at the Ticketmaster booth at Huntington Bank Stadium, choosing one of the cheaper options in the nosebleed section for $22--which I have absolutely no shame about. To redeem my ticket, a link was sent to my phone, allowing me to open the barcode to be scanned for entry into the stadium. Thanks to great signage, I easily found my section, row, and seat! I thoroughly enjoyed myself as I munched on $7 French fries from the concession stand while blending in with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills fans. Huntington Bank Field is a gorgeous facility, and its location directly right by Lake Erie only adds to its beauty. I could not resist taking pictures from the stands with Cleveland's skyline in the background. However, it was not a very lively atmosphere, especially for Cleveland Browns fans, as the football team appears to be struggling as the preseason kicks off. With the Browns down 31-7, I ended up leaving with just a few minutes left in the game. Ultimately, it was the experience of visiting that mattered most to me, and the Browns still have plenty of time to get on the right track. It appears to me that they are still having quarterback troubles, which was the exact same story as last year. If I am in Cleveland during the regular season, I am very open to returning to Huntington Bank Stadium just to see the Cleveland Browns again, given how enjoyable this experience was. ~Escape the ordinary. ~ Thomas G

First time here this season. It was a rainy one, but the Browns won and played well. The staff were…read moreencountered were really nice and helpful. We had seats in section 341 and it was a nice view. The stadium was nice and most of it appeared well maintained. The rain was intermittent and we had ponchos so there's that. Food was expensive as expected but we did find lower cost options. The lines moved at a good pace. All in all, great experience.

Getting into the arena for an event is easy and expedited well. I usually don't have to wait long…read morein line to get through the security check and ticket line. There is a variety of seating and food stations spread throughout the arena. Getting your food doesn't take long and is quick. The availability of staff to help is abundant. Leg room in the seats is less in the upper bowl than the lower bowl. I'm 5'9" and in the upper bowl I have just enough room. They can improve by adding more escalators to and from the upper bowl. When leaving a Cavaliers game at the end of the game a long line forms to ride the escalators down. There are other ways down. The elevators are as crowded as. The stairs lead to outside and so those heading to Tower City via the walking bridge need to take the escalators unless they take the stairs, go outside, and then come back in the entrance by the stairs leading to the walking bridge. Also, the escalator that goes from the walking bridge to the arena is broken down a lot.

The good: the lines are great - you can wait inside the atrium an hour before doors open. The…read moreclimate control is good. The bad: -lots of smoke? Not sure where from? Was there fire? Should I evacuate? Eyes burning. Throat dry. Can't see. Can't breathe. Help. -Was having a moderately mild severe allergic reaction. In desperate need of caffeine. No coffee to be seen. Makes me sad. Cannot function without coffee. -the woman at ticketing, we'll name her "wildabeast" to keep her information confidential, but she was really mean. Like angry lunch lady mean. -the water. It's a no bottle facility, but they don't have faucets, so you have to buy a bottle of water for $7, only for them to dump into cup. Seems wasteful. Lots of plastic waste. It's like they want us to be microplastic humans. And then you're at risk of someone spiking your water. Beware of creeps. -You may need to take out a loan to purchase food here. Swensons - $25 for a burger? What the helli? I could drive to the farm and go get my own burger for cheaper. -the ticket "gatekeepers" will not move. They will block your view. They're unhinged.

Progressive Field is easily one of my favorite ballparks. Great atmosphere, beautiful views of…read moredowntown Cleveland, and really not a bad seat in the house. The food options are excellent, with plenty of variety beyond your typical ballpark hot dogs and nachos. One tip if you plan on attending multiple games: get the souvenir soda cup. Unlimited refills throughout the season make it a pretty good deal. Another recommendation is to head up to the Terrace Bar before the game. Great views of the ballpark and downtown, and surprisingly, a lot of people don't even realize it's up there. The Guardians might be a small-market team, but you would never know it from the fans. One of my favorite things about Cleveland is that when there's a game happening, it feels like the entire city knows about it and is paying attention. Whether you're at the ballpark, sitting in a bar, or just walking around downtown, everyone seems to know how the Guardians are doing. That's one of the things I absolutely love about this city. Cleveland doesn't always get the credit it deserves, but the passion for its sports teams is hard to beat. Progressive Field is a perfect example of that. Even if you're not a Guardians fan, it's worth catching a game here.

Bang for your buck: 7/10 Quality: 7/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 8/10 Overall: 8/10

What a cool (see what I did there!?!?) way to spend an afternoon!…read more Cold drinks and hot snacks plus comfy seats no matter where you sit. The games are entertaining and high energy plus great fun to watch the puck getting slapped around on the ice.

It's always fun to watch the Lake Erie Monsters play. The staff is always nice. We went to one of…read moretheir themed nights. Everytime there is a theme there is usually fun merchandise to purchase as well. I enjoy going to hockey games and I will back to watch more.

This is by far the best option at Progressive. Staple every game for me. The inferno and pepperoni…read moreoptions are the best.

Super friendly staff. Despite whingeing about slow lines, it was quick. Credit card only; no cash…read more Look, you're captive in a ballpark. If you want pizza, this is passable. Would I order this at home for delivery or pick up? No. Pizza at the ballpark earns this a third star, as does the cheeriness of the staff. But give me mom and pop pizza shops when I'm in general population situations.

Cleveland Guardians Okay so I grew up watching baseball…read morestarting in the 1950's. I have been out of touch with most teams in the past two or three years except the New York teams and the Florida Marlins. So here's the playoffs and I'm wondering where this new team came from called the Guardians. After the first playoff game I realized it was the Cleveland Indians. I'm sorry but couldn't they have been a little more creative with a new name. I don't think the Seminoles have changed their name. Regardless Cleveland is having a good year. Maybe they'll win another World Series, but not this year! (I hope) How can I not like them. They won the World Series the year I was born! The team's World Series championship drought since 1948 is the longest among all 30 current Major League teams. So if they win I won't feel too too bad.

Millionaire sports club, besides caving to a dozen or so native Americans over their iconic…read morefranchise name years ago, decides to inconvenience people who were attending the 4:10 pm game by moving it to 7:10 pm due to wildfire smoke. First, it's understandable to postpone the 17th's game due to smoke. An inconvenience, sure, but then they decide to inconvenience everyone wanting to attend the next days game by moving it to 7:10pm. Brilliant, let's mess with everyone attending that game as well. Of course, they don't want to miss a penny. What if people cannot attend the later game now? Are their tix and parking pass available for exchange? Yes, but only for the 17th's rescheduled game at 1:10. Hmmm, that seems okay, BUT the parking pass is no good if exchanged? Cannot get a new parking pass? Only a credit, and probably will have to park further out and pay more. Due to newly rescheduled 1:10 pm game filling the parking lot! Exchange tixs, sure, but no where near original seats, and could cost more?!? This was to be our second game since the ball club became woke and changed their name. This will now be our last. After waiting on hold and being cutoff twice, the third time was the charm and the nice lady informed us of the policy above. Funny how our AARP status did not matter, just walk an extra half mile, drive home at night with your bad eyes. No, you cannot exchange for the Sunday1:10pm game! Ever wonder why people choose day time games and buy parking passes close to the venue? Morons! If we were Native American we might have been upgraded to the terrace and have VIP parking. Selected a phone call from a supervisor during the survey after speaking to the nice lady. Still waiting. Semper Fi millionaires!

I was at the Wolstein Center for AEW wrestling (yes I know that is "wrestling" twice). Cudos to…read morethe Wolstein Center, the event was great, admission was handled smoothly and on time, the concourse was clean and well staffed, the auditorium looked great with the AEW set and the national cable broadcast looked great. About the only quibble I had was that the sound was a bit muddy from time to time so that it was hard to hear what was being said, of course some of that was a very excited and noisy crowd in attendance. The Wolstein Center is a great size for events, big enough to get a good sized crowd while still being compact enough that all of the seats are pretty close. The Wolstein Center is not flashy, but it has held up well and is a really good venue for events. While there is no dedicated parking there are plenty of lots and street parking nearby. Of course any venue like this depends on what event you are going to, if there is something that you want to see at the Wolstein Center go for it.

We went to the Brandon Lake concert that was held at the Wolstein Center…read more We had floor seats. We had to take the stairs to get down there. The problem is that there is no bathroom on the floor level. Otherwise, the center is huge and had great lighting.

The experience was incredible. Do yourself a favor and read…read morethe plaques. So many people walked on by and missed out on some insane history. We spent 2ish hours there.

We visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame using a combination ticket with the Rock & Roll Hall of…read moreFame, which ended up saving us a good amount of money. Parking was plentiful, and the check-in process was quick and efficient. After a photo opportunity at the entrance, we were free to explore the museum at our own pace. As someone who isn't a huge football fan, I was mostly tagging along for my husband, who was excited to visit. While there were plenty of exhibits, we were surprised that some notable players we expected to see had very little presence. My husband enjoyed the experience overall but felt there could have been more to see. One thing that stood out was the lack of seating throughout the museum. If you're planning to spend a few hours walking through the exhibits, be prepared to stay on your feet. We spent about two hours exploring and found the two theater presentations to be the highlight of the visit. The films were engaging and, for me, the most memorable part of the experience. The photo packages offered at the entrance were quite expensive, with the cheapest option starting around $38 for digital downloads only. The gift shop was also on the pricey side. In the end, we purchased the digital photos and a few small souvenirs. Overall, it's a worthwhile stop for football fans, especially if you can take advantage of a combo ticket. While my husband was glad he finally got to visit, we both felt the experience was a bit shorter and less extensive than we expected.

4 events places in one building. Very pretty and nicely…read moredesigned. We saw a play at the state theater here. Huge restroom area. We hope to return.

Came to see the Lion King (amazing by the way)…read more But incredibly grateful to have such a wonderful theater presence here in Cleveland! This venue is beautiful with so many theaters- there is always something to enjoy!! Please come see a show here and support all the hard working actors/actresses and team members!! Venue is clean, architecture is beautiful, and worth the visit (: see you all there soon!