Cleveland, OH guide

Cleveland Guide for Vacationers

If you’re looking to have a vacation in a “happening” city and you don’t want to spend an arm, a leg and the kitchen sink, Cleveland Ohio is a great choice. If you haven’t been to Cleveland, you might be scoffing at the idea of having a world-class vacation in the city. After all, you’re probably thinking of New York or Las Vegas for world-class events.

This Cleveland guide will show you what other people know – the city is home to some of the biggest events in the US and in the world. In fact, it’s not unusual for tens of thousands of people to flock to the city for a single event.

World-class events

As mentioned, the city is home to world-class events. Here are just some of them:

· Fashion Week Cleveland

This is the third largest fashion week in the US, coming in after fashion powerhouses New York and Los Angeles. It’s an annual event that’s held every May so if you’re into fashion; plan your vacation around this time.

· Cleveland International Film Festival

Just to give you an idea, 66,476 people attended the event during its 2009 version. Last year, it featured around 300 films.

· Notacon

This event aims to build a “community through technology”. It’s best known for infusing technology to art and music. It also tackles the sensitive issue of hacking.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Capital of the World

This Cleveland guide won’t be complete without mentioning the city’s proudest nickname – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Capital of the World. Did you know that the city is widely-considered as the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll? While a lot of cities are claiming that they are the rightful birthplace, no one can deny the fact that it was DJ Alan Freed of Cleveland who first coined the term. Besides, the city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so that’s a place that you should definitely check out.

Foodies will Enjoy September

September is a foodie month, with events like Taste of Cleveland, Geauga Lake Oktoberfest, Taste of Little Italy and Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival happening during this month. But foodie travelers will enjoy their stay in the city all year long with a wide variety of award-winning restaurants. In fact, the Chicago Tribute even said in 2008 that Cleveland is America’s “hot new dining city”.

Medical Tourism is Booming

Thanks to the city’s world-class hospitals, visitors travel to the city not only for the great food and events, but also for healthcare. The Cleveland Clinic is one of the best hospitals in the US according to the U.S. News & World Report. On the other hand, University Hospitals is ranked #2 nationally for child neonatal care and #10 for respiratory disorders.

This Cleveland guide has shown that the city has you covered for all your vacation and travel needs. Make sure to refer to this site for upcoming events.

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