OT: Things to do while in CLE for the National...

[Jewish-collector]

I went to the Blossom Music Center the last time the National was in Cleveland. Agree it was a really cool outdoor concert venue, much larger than I thought.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is downtown, no?

[Butch7999]

The Cleveland Museum of Art has one of the most amazing collections we've seen, and we've been to many if not most of
the great art galleries in the US and Canada. Something from every era and for every taste. http://www.clevelandart.org/

Our reactions to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were, um, mixed... http://rockhall.com/

If you've got kids along with you, the Great Lakes Science Center [ http://www.greatscience.com/ ], right between
the Rock & Roll Hall and Browns Stadium, will keep them happily occupied.

[Buythatcard]

About a block from the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, there is a WW2 submarine on display. Worth going thru it. Have to admit I felt very claustrophobic while I was in there. You will need to climb down a narrow hatch to get in there.


http://cleveland.about.com/od/clevel...ions/p/cod.htm

[Jay Wolt]

Howard I did that w/ my kid during a National visit 7-8 years ago.
I didn't mind climbing down, but once I was in the sub, i thought
it would be a tough climb getting out. Which it wasn't but it made me think about it.
And it was very cool and my boy's highlight of the trip which incl the R&R HOF,
a Indians/White Sox game & the National.

[bsuttonosu]

Lots going on in Northeast Ohio that weekend.

- The Bridgestone Invitational was already mentioned if you're a golf fan. Though it is during prime shopping time.

- I believe it is also Football HOF Enshrinement week in Canton, which is not far. Lots of activities associated with that including autograph sessions (wish it wasn't competiting with the National).

- The Indians are also in town that weekend if you want to catch a game. They're offering discounted tickets for National attendees (a link went out via email from the National).

- Not to mention there's now a casino downtown where you can not only double your National bankroll but also has a couple great places to eat inside.

- If you have others coming with you that want to spend money on things other than cards (I can't imagine why), there are a couple of shopping centers nearby. There is a pretty standard mall in Strongsville not far from the IX Center. A little further away but still within 20 minutes is Crocker Park, which is a nice upscale outdoor shopping center.

And if you get really bored, just mention LeBron and everyone from this part of the world will have plenty to say about it.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by bsuttonosu

- Not to mention there's now a casino downtown where you can not only double your National bankroll but also has a couple great places to eat inside..

Yes, the Horseshoe casino downtown, also the Hard Rock Rocksino is fairly close...

http://www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com/

[glenv]

The James A. Garfield National Historic Site is a half hour east of town: http://www.nps.gov/jaga/index.htm

For those with an extra day or two, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is worth a visit: http://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm