A lot of interesting things about this building. It's one of the tallest buildings in Cleveland…read more Terminal Tower is a pretty old building that's cool to look at inside and outside. Coolest thing inside is the lobby. The fountains in the shopping center inside make it worth going in. Even though the lame shopping center inside sucks, it still is fun to look around. It has a very nice lobby. There's a lot of large pools with fountains in them. It adds some class. Of course you should look around the rest of the tower. It was built in the 1920s and has some great architecture. The ceilings once you get in the front doors are magnificent. An observation deck is on one of the top floors. The views here are hit or miss because of the cloudy weather. Looking at the tower from the outside is pretty cool. This is a very large building and it's impossible to miss. Often it's lit up in bright colors. The architecture of the building is gothic and there's all kinds of cool arches and carvings on it outside. It also is a terminal of course. RTA has a stop inside. This makes getting to downtown convenient with not having to find parking.

Eye catching tower in the Public Square that was probably once an office building & is now a…read moreresidence. It is 52 stories & was built 100 years ago. This was the 2nd tower to the Empire State Building & the tallest in Ohio until the Key Tower was built next door.

This is the iconic Terminal Tower, rising 771 feet above Public Square in downtown Cleveland, is…read moreone of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The building was constructed during the skyscraper boom of the 1920s and 30s. Terminal Tower was once the second-tallest building in the world. The Tower also features an observation deck on its 42nd floor, offering a 360-degree view of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie. This Tower inter-connects to Jacks Casino, The Tower City Mall, Restaurants, Shops, Skylight Park , the Cleveland Hotel and more.

I am a Cleveland native who now lives in California. This afternoon, I was highly disappointed by…read morethe rude, lazy, sarcastic security guard at the desk. He was rude and damaging to every patron who approached the desk with questions. I wanted to share part of Cleveland's history with my young adult children. We bought our tickets online and decided not to view the observation deck because of the interaction with the lazy, sarcastic, and rude security guard. What a poor representation of the city.

Did you know that the oldest existing building in Ohio is not only in your home town - but hiding…read morein plain sight in Midtown on Euclid Avenue? If you don't know, you had better ask somebody. As in, the amiable team of volunteers and live-in caretaker who maintain this historic gem and its picturesque gardens. I first came to know of the Dunhan Tavern when my then-fiance and I were on the hunt for an intimate, low-key wedding locale, my father - the all-time Cleveland denizen - suggested it to me. After jumping through hoops with other, more conventional wedding venues, we visited the Dunham Tavern and the process of booking our wedding was as simple as placing a nominal deposit and picking any one of dozens of available days. That was it. If you love local history, beautiful gardens, and low-key party venues, give the Dunham Tavern a look. I think that you will be pleased and surprised!

Never knew this adorable place was here until In came to shoot a wedding. Great venue with easy to…read moreaccess facilities for all. Very pretty gardens.

Hip little venue/art studio/concert hall in Hinge town. We saw a concert here. Hip vibes in an art…read morefilled colorful space. Interesting lighting highlights the art and adds ambience for concerts. The acoustics were a little lackluster but not so much that it ruined the concert. The group was an acoustic jazz ensemble. Very intimate and personal setting for a concert. Small bar set up in the next room/gallery had wine, beer and spirits. Acrylic chairs and a few high top tables in back with better chairs. Small parking lot out front. Scan and Pay. Street parking and a nearby garage. Several local bars for after party.

Highly recommend visiting this cute little gallery in Hingetown Cleveland. There were two exhibits…read more(one pictured) by Japanese artist Tabaimo. The exhibit pictured is a half pipe and there is a bit of step up from ground level. Once you're in the exhibit, you're immersed in a visually stunning show using illustrations by Tabaimo. I believe her works are being displayed until early 2024. The best part? It's FREE! Go exploring in Cleveland and take in amazing art.

My girlfriend and I stopped by the Superman house on 29 May. In 1933, 18-year-old Jerry Siegel and…read morehis friend Joe Shuster co-created Superman in this house. I was excited to see it as I'm a fan of comic books and wrote both my M.A. thesis and PhD dissertation about comic book history. It's a private residence, so we only read the signage and took some photos near the signs, but the owners clearly enjoy their historical legacy and care for it well. They have Superman statues visible in their garden and cardboard cutouts of Superman in the upstairs windows. Just know that it's a one-way street and be respectful if you want to read the signage.

"This is the house where Superman was born," reads a sign hanging on the fence in front of the…read morehouse. This was the spot in 1932 that 18-year-old Jerry Siegel invented the Man of Steel, arguably the most successful literary creation of the 20th century. With its colorful porch flowers and new siding, the former Siegel residence is the best-looking home in a hardscrabble neighborhood. It's still lived in as a house, and its current owners have said they will give a local Superman society first crack at buying it when they leave. In return, the society helps to keep the place up now. "Jerry wasn't popular," the sign notes, but he "gave us something to believe in." and visit only once if you must....

Out of towners who had a great time dancing here. The regulars were very welcoming. We had a…read moregreat time dancing to the DJ and had a couple of tasty drinks. Thank you Cleveland!!! Only disappointment: why didn't anyone join us on the dance floor?!?!? Maybe if we had stayed longer? If we lived in Cleveland we would come here regularly. Cheers.

For a true speakeasy experience while you're in Cleveland, the Foundation Room needs to be on your…read morelist. I was able to visit in a recent trip to the city and would recommend it to those going for a visit as well. Located in the House of Blues, you'll have to enter through the 4th strewn door and head straight to the back. Most "speakeasies" I have visited in the US are pretty obvious (like someone sitting in a chair, directing you to a set of stairs behind them to enter the "speakeasy"), but with the entrance to this one tucked away behind a place with live music and food, it had more of an authentic feel. The friend with me that night even questioned if we were in the right place as I strolled to the back of the restaurant and walked up to the girl seated at a podium. "Excuse me, but is this the way to the foundation room?" I asked her. She affirmed, and we were soon on our way up an elevator. When we got to the second floor, we were promptly greeted by a host, Julius, who showed us around. The decor is sumptuous, a blend of Moroccan, Indian, and Jacobean flair. After checking out a room with relics from an Indian temple and looking at the rooftop (with an Instagram-worthy floral wall), we decided to grab a cozy spot near the bar and ordered a drink. As we sipped on our Old Fashioneds, Julius came by to check on us, and we watched the place fill up with an array of people in a festive mood. It was a lovely way to end a night in Cleveland, and a place I highly recommend that you check out when you're in the area!

"Once upon a time, there was light in my life But now…read morethere's only love in the dark Nothing I can say A total eclipse of the SUN" - from "Total Eclipse of the Heart" You did it, Cleveland! By luckily being in the path of totality for the Eclipse of 2024, you pulled it off. You managed to take what was going to be a nothing day and totally make it all worthwhile (throws beret or special 12312-2 glasses in the air). When I first heard about the eclipse a year ago, I had to pick my city and it came down to Carbondale, Indianapolis or Cleveland and I chose you. The light cloud cover changed nothing. The moon covered the sun and we saw the glowing white halo, and also some red spots - solar prominences. It was amazing that it was bright and warm and seconds later, dark and cold. I'm glad I picked you, Cleveland. You showed me a good time and I won't forget it!

This is a decent little city. It is not known for having a lot going on. The sports scene took a…read morebit hit after Lebron James left the Cavs, but the city still has a large sports footprint which includes the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, The MLB Cleveland Guardians, and the NFL's Cleveland Browns. They all have passionate fan bases that have experienced years of disappointment. The city does not have many attractions. Its most notable attraction is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is a must see and is an awesome place to visit. There is also the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Biconical Garden, 4th Street, Jacks Casino, and the famed Christmas Story House. Outside of large events, the city does not get packed and is pretty wide open. You will find an area known as the Flatt, right outside of downtown where you will find most of the nightlife bars and clubs. They have ride shares, bike kiosk, and public buses available. They also have those little scooters that are popping up in cities as well. Most of the city has metered street parking. When i think of Cleveland, I always think of the 2010 Joakim Noah interview where he says "You think Cleveland's cool? I've never heard anybody say, 'I'm going to Cleveland on vacation.' What's so good about Cleveland?" I will admit that he is partially right. Not too many people that I know have vacationed in Cleveland and there is not many attractions here. However, It is a good, clean city and you can find some fun things to do if you are looking. I like Cleveland. It has played host to political party conventions, and NBA all-star games. It is very low key most of the time, outside of a special event. They have a faithful fan base and Clevelanders are a proud and passionate group. It is a cool place for a low key getaway or as a stop on the way to/from a more tantalizing destination.

Love Chagrin Falls. It is a quaint little town filled with shops, restaurants, boutiques, bakeries,…read moreice cream parlor, parks, and on and on and on. We had a wonderful breakfast there this morning. Took a leisurely stroll by the falls. Stopped at the bakery for a fresh loaf of bread. Just had a wonderful time.

You can hear but not see the falls as you are walking down the wooden stairs from town. Once I saw…read morethe falls they were larger than I imagined. There is a long stairway from the main street down to the falls. There are areas to stop and rest, it is a long walk down and back up. The falls are very picturesque and it is worth the trip to see them. The water was running pretty fast during my visit. I am sure other times of the year it is much slower.

I love bridges, and one of my favorites is here at the Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio…read more Maybe it's because I'm an engineer, or maybe it's just because I'm awestruck by this bridge like a young boy. I hope the citizens of Cleveland appreciate the engineering, art and history behind this beautiful bridge as much as I do. I've driven over this bridge many times, I've walked over this bridge, and I've even viewed this bridge from a distance on many occasions. Inspired by it's beauty, I've also done a little research on its history. A bond to finance Hope Memorial Bridge was passed in 1921, and construction was completed in 1932. It is a 4,490 foot long truss bridge crossing over the Cuyahoga River, in the heart of Cleveland, beautifully decorated in art-deco style. The bridge is adorned by "Guardians of Traffic" that are sculpted onto opposite-facing ends of two pairs of pylons, with a pair at each end of the viaduct. Each of the Guardians holds a different type of vehicle in his hands. If a traveler is going northeast along this bridge, the bridge allows for a breathtaking approach to Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball (MLB) team. In 2021, the name for Cleveland's MLB team was chosen to be the Cleveland Guardians, which was inspired by the Guardians on this beautiful bridge. But words can only say so much. Check out all of my pictures and my time-lapse videos that will help to immerse you in "the feel" for this bridge. Better yet, check this bridge out for yourself, in person. If you're like me, you'll be glad you did.

The Hope Memorial Bridge (formerly Lorain Carnegie Bridge) is an east west bridge on the Cuyahoga…read moreRiver in Cleveland. It was renamed after Harry Hope, a stonemason who worked on the statues (and Bob Hope's dad). I wanted to see the bridge because of its iconic figures, The Guardians of Transportation, who are sentries at each end of the bridge. There are a total of eight winged Art Deco statues, each holding a different vehicle. I like the idea of these protectors keeping watch over the bridge and keeping drivers safe.