Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio and almost the first in popularity. He stands on the shore of one of the Great Lakes - Erie, and the boundaries of the city are so blurred that it's hard to say exactly how many people live in it. What can be said for sure is that in this half million (at least) there is something to do.

How to get to Cleveland

Cleveland Serves the Johns Hopkins International Airport, the largest in the state. In addition, you can reach the city by train from Washington, Chicago, New York or Boston.

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A bit of history

The exact date of the founding of Cleveland is 1796 g . , and the name of his city was received by the surname of the founder - general and independence fighter Moses Cleveland . Later one of the letters disappeared from the name, but it had no effect on the pronunciation . The camp on the lake Cleveland developed rapidly: the laying of the railway branch promoted the growth of heavy industry and, accordingly, the number of citizens-millionaires . In the first half of the 20th century the city even ranked fifth in terms of numbers of the population in the country . However, the Great Depression and the decline of the industry led to a crisis, after which both the economic well-being and the population of the city went on a decline .

Cleveland's entertainment, excursions and attractions

Cleveland divides into two parts River with the old Indian name of Kayahoga. Accordingly, it is common to divide the districts of the city into eastern and western areas. In addition, there is a second division around the world, depending on whether the quarter is close to the shore of the lake.

Historic City Center - Public Square, near which you can see the three main city skyscrapers . The most attractive buildings from the tourist point of view are located on this same square: the ancient old stone church and the military memorial to the soldiers of land and sea forces . The central quarter, the so-called Civic Center, is located north of Public Square: City Hall and other administrative institutions . In addition, the Civic Center is distinguished by the abundance of greenery and the extensive park area . The popular city park of the Cleveland Mall is so large that it is conditionally divided into three parts: A, B, C .

After walking a little farther north, guests of the city are taken to the Northern Coastal region. The main attraction here, not counting the huge city stadium, is the museum and scientific center of the Great Lakes. Another interesting museum in the same area of ​​the city is standing on the eternal trick in the harbor a huge beautiful steamer, William J. Mater. The USS Cod submarine, one of the WWII submarines, is also moored next to it:

Those who are not used to correlation to name Cleveland's name with art, will be surprised by the abundance of cultural institutions of a global scale in the city. For example, here in the Theater District there is a huge theater complex "Playhouse Square Center", the second largest in the country.

For fans of classical music culture in Cleveland it will be interesting to get to "Severens Hall", which is in the University District, - a concert venue, where the famous city symphony orchestra is based. It was created in 1918 and today it belongs to the "Great Five" of the country's symphony orchestras (along with New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston).

And it's almost mandatory for any music fan and fan of the 1950s . is considered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . This is both a museum and a concert venue that occupies a futuristic-looking multi-storey building designed by the famous Chinese architect Yeoh Min Pey . The Hall of Fame was opened in the late 80's -х гг ., and then the members of the club received an amazingly brilliant galaxy of names: Elvis, Chuck Be and Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Brown . Since then, the club has been replenished with new names every year: one of the conditions for getting here is the following rule: from the moment of the release of the first single the performer must pass at least a quarter of a century . And now it does not even matter how the style of a particular team or artist is close to true rock'n'roll . So, in 2014 . in the Hall of Fame wrote "Nirvana" .

Kitchen Cleveland

On the one hand, it is difficult to consider Cleveland the gastronomic capital of the United States. On the other hand, the city is actively fighting for this title. Here live and create the famous chef Michael Simon and food reporter Michael Rulman. And in 2008, the Chicago Tribune advertised Cleveland as a "hot novelty - a city for lunch."

Moreover, an explosive cocktail of cultures and nationalities led to the formation here of several isolated and colorful culinary enclaves . For example, in "Little Italy ", that in the University District, there live ethnic Latins, and this area is for obvious reasons considered the most" delicious "in the city . It is worth to visit the bakery Prestis at the corner of Mayfield and Coltman (by the way, there are many art galleries and boutiques ) . With her supervises the "Slavyanskaya Derevnya" founded by immigrants from Central Europe, that in the area of ​​Fleet Avenue and Broadway . In general, Czechs and Poles settled there, so you can eat from the heart Russian people's usual vareniki and baked goods (and at the same time admire the amazing Catholic St. Stanislaus Church) .

Cleveland Neighborhood

Cleveland is pretty big, and it's hard to say where the city ends and its neighborhood begins .In particular, the so-called University District - the seat of the majority of medical, academic and educational institutions in Cleveland - is located about eight kilometers from the city . It is interesting primarily the Natural History Museum, founded in 1920 . as a base for scientific research . Visitors to the museum can admire a number of truly impressive exhibits: this is a stegosaur model, made at a scale of 1: 1, and a huge collection of skeletons of people and anthropoid apes . Close to the museum there is a planetarium in which to explore the ancient astronomical device .

also in the University District is a museum of art, one of the most upscale hotels in North America. Moreover, you can view the permanent exposition of the museum for free. It includes compilations of North American art objects prior to colonization, as well as the European Middle Ages and art of the once colonial countries of India and Asia. In addition, the city's botanical garden is located on the territory of the University District, in which the Costa Rica rainforest is recreated.

And for a rest from the beautiful one should look at the West Side market. You will never miss this remarkable building with a high tower on 25th Street, built in 1840 and listed on the national list of historic sites. Inward flocking tourists from across the US: the old market organized tours. And, of course, you can buy wonderful farm products and national foods: in 2010, Food Network magazine announced the Cleveland Indoor Market "The Best for Food Lovers."

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