Cleveland Welcomes...

 College Reading & Learning Assoc.
 41st Annual Conference
 October 22-25, 2008
 www.crla.net

ARTS + CULTURE
Visitors are often pleasantly surprised to find that Cleveland is an arts and culture mecca. Playhouse Square is home to all the latest Broadway shows as well as comedians, opera, ballet and more.  The world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra thrives here. For a taste of Cleveland's rich cultural scene, "find yourself in the circle". . . University Circle, that is--the most concentrated square mile of arts and culture institutions in the nation with the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Art, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Museum of Natural History and more. Then head to Little Italy for a stroll though the art galleries.

No matter your interest, there is no shortage of things to do in this city. Plan a unique day trip to Amish Country, treat yourself to a well-deserved spa retreat or enjoy shopping at one of our lifestyle centers, such as Legacy Village and Crocker Park. Sample delicious casual or elegant cuisine in any area of the city, visit a winery or dance the night away in the Warehouse District. 

Click here to print a discount voucher for admission to the world's only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.  For additional info visit www.rockhall.com.

RESTAURANTS + NIGHTLIFE
Food is always an important aspect of any gathering. You're coming to the right place--Cleveland is truly a food town. Though known for fabulous ethnic fare, whether you're looking for upscale and trendy or something more laid back, Cleveland has a little something for everyone. And did we mention the food? Whether it's a casual sports bar or something more upscale, we've got it. Indulge your inner child at Melt, which specializes in grilled cheese (and beer) or try out one of Iron Chef Michael Symon's restaurants. Link here for a listing of the multitude of dining options available.

After dinner you may find yourself heading to the Warehouse District to dance the night away, to East 4th Street for bowling, comedy and cabaret or take in some live jazz at nearby Nighttown.

SPORTS + OUTDOORS
Cleveland is the proud home of the Indians, the Cavs and the Browns. The area also boasts the City Stars (the International Soccer League team), the Minor League baseball teams the Lake County Captains and the Akron Aeros, as well as Lake Erie Monsters hockey.

We also happen to be located on beautiful Lake Erie. Take advantage of all this perk has to offer or enjoy fall in the outdoors at one of our gorgeous Metroparks surrounding the city in what is called the Emerald Necklace. Cleveland's golf season will still be in full swing, so get ready to hit the links!

CLEVELAND INFO + HISTORY
Cleveland was founded in 1796 as a frontier village and has grown into a headquarters for the medical, manufacturing and service industries, as well as a growing tourism and convention destination. It is the 16th largest metro area and 15th largest consumer market in the United States with 2.9 million residents in Greater Cleveland metro and nearly 500,000 in the City of Cleveland, making it the 30th largest city in the country. The area boasts a number of famous natives including Paul Newman, Drew Carey and Halle Berry and has served as a popular location for filming major movies including the recent smash hit, Spider-Man 3.  Learn more about Cleveland.

VISITOR INFORMATION
Need to find a map while you're here?  Looking for the hours the Rock Hall is open, or just want to look up restaurant menus from the comfort of a computer?   Check out Cleveland's new Visitor Information Center, located in the historic Higbee Building on Public Square. 

For those of you who are a fan of the movie A Christmas Story, you may recognize our location as the store where Ralphie visits Santa Claus!

Located at The Higbee Building, 100 Public Square, Suite 100,
at the Southwest corner of Euclid Ave. and Ontario.