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If you’re expecting a staid Midwestern town…that’s not Cleveland. This hopping metropolis was ranked the nation’s second best spot for recreation among more than 350 cities rated by Places Rated Almanac. The city’s three professional sports teams — the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers — a plethora of Lake Erie water sports, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an abundance of amusement parks, arts and culture, and great restaurants make it one of the best kept secrets in the country. Cleveland has it all, and August is the perfect time of year to visit! From world–class amusement parks and museums to great restaurants, shopping, professional sports, and golf, there’s something for everyone. The Flats — a historic warehouse district on the banks of the Cuyahoga River — is the hot spot for entertainment, with nightclubs, restaurants, live jazz, and blues. Cleveland also features Jacobs Field, home to the Indians, and just north of downtown is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The House That Rock Built®. Take advantage of the excellent August weather and sunny skies with an early weekend at Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rain Forest, Six Flags, or recreational and leisure activities along Lake Erie’s south shore. Bring the whole family for a wonderful getaway. The Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (RTA) has a rapid transit line (the Red Line) that runs from Hopkins Airport to downtown Cleveland. It is accessible from inside the Airport terminal and delivers it's riders directly to the Renaissance Hotel / Tower City complex. Please view the RTA website for further information. Special Attractions in August John Lennon: His Life and World — This special exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been extended through 2002. The exhibit, the first major one in America to celebrate John Lennon, is the largest that the Hall of Fame has ever devoted to one artist. Titanic — The Great Lakes Science Center will feature “Titanic: The Exhibition” through September 2002. This exhibit — which takes a close look at the journey of the R.M.S. Titanic, from its design and construction to its fateful maiden voyage and sinking — highlights the scientific recovery and displays artifacts from the vessel. Gravity Games — Cleveland will host the 4th Annual Gravity Games — the world’s leading action sports festival — July 27-August 4, 2002 outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. See more than 200 of the world’s best professional action sports athletes compete in motocross, BMX, street luge, skateboarding, and wakeboarding. More information about the city can be found on the Cleveland Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
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