The Best of Cleveland
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How often do you take some extra time to unplug, de-stress, and get away from work? It's very important and can lead to greater creativity, energy, and productivity. We encourage you to take some extra time before, during, or after The Fall Event to find your balance. It's an essential part of running a successful business – and there's lots to discover in Cleveland and the surrounding area!
Below, you'll find some interesting facts and information on
CLEVELAND FACTS:
| City Population: |
372,624 (2020) |
| Metro Population: |
2.17 million |
| Land Area: |
82.47 square mi. |
| Elevation: |
569' |
| Time Zone: |
Eastern |
| September Temp: |
High 73; Low 60 |
September in Cleveland, Ohio, features warm, transitional weather, with pleasant days gradually cooling into crisp autumn evenings. Daily highs decrease from 78°F to 69°F, while lows drop from 65°F to 55°F. So, we can hope for perfect weather! But before you pack, you may want to check out the Cleveland 10-day weather forecast to play it safe.
Interesting Cleveland Facts:
- Cleveland was founded in 1796 on Lake Erie by General Moses Cleaveland.
- Cleveland is known as "The Forest City".
- Cleveland is famous for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
- Cleveland is famous for being the birthplace of Superman. ;-)
- Cleveland is home to the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.
- Cleveland is a major medical hub anchored by the Cleveland Clinic.
Cleveland is a city of many firsts:
- In 1879, Cleveland became the first city in the United States to have its public square electrically lit, thanks to Charles Brush's invention of the arc lamp.
- The downtown Cleveland Arcade, built in 1890, was the very first indoor shopping mall in the U.S.
- The city debuted the first electric traffic light in 1914 and the first pedestrian buttons to control traffic lights.
- In 1967, Carl B. Stokes was elected mayor, making Cleveland the first major U.S. city to elect an African American mayor.
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was the first airport in North America to have a direct rapid-transit rail connection to downtown.
DISCOVER CLEVELAND
GETTING TO AND AROUND CLEVELAND
Cleveland's easy accessibility and the abundance of nonstop flight options offered by multiple airlines are undeniable assets as a meeting city.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a short 12-mile ride from Downtown Cleveland and can be reached via taxicabs, limos, car rentals, rideshare services, or the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Red Line, which departs the airport every 15 minutes. It's simple to catch the train, and it takes less than 30 minutes (and less than $3) to ride to or from Downtown Cleveland's Tower City Station. RTA's Airport Station is on the lower level of the terminal complex.
The following links provide information on getting to and around Cleveland (courtesy of This is Cleveland).
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) shuttle services include private cars, luxury vehicles, and shared rides offered by providers such as Prime Time Shuttle and GO Airport Shuttle.
And, of course, there is Uber/Lyft, and taxis for under $50.
CLEVELAND ATTRACTIONS
There are so many Cleveland attractions to keep everyone happy and entertained. Are you a fan of sports, music, art, shopping, or history? If you answered yes to any of those, then Cleveland is for you! We're confident you're going to love Cleveland!
Below are a few links to help you create your Cleveland bucket list!
Here are a few places we feel you may want to visit...
Shout out to locals Jennifer Polanz and Bill Calkins for their suggestions!
- Rock n Roll Hall of Fame – A Cleveland must-see! The Rock Hall is open (SEP - JUN) every day 10am - 5pm; Thursday open until 9pm. Adult tickets are $39.50 each. Use code GARDEN2026 for a special $5 discount on adult admission 9/26-10/4.
- The Arcade Cleveland (the one on Euclid Ave; there are two, and this one is better) – Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of businesses in there currently, but it is stunning architecturally, dating back to 1890 as the first shopping center in the country. You can grab some ice cream or a cup of coffee there. They shot the final scene in the new Superman movie here, too.
- West Side Market – while not as robust as it used to be, you can still find lots here, including amazing desserts (and a great little coffee spot).
- Cleveland Museum of Art – an internationally renowned and offers free general admission daily.
- Cleveland Cultural Gardens – these are all along MLK Blvd. and East Blvd. You can park on the street and walk through them, or start at Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse and walk over from there. There are more than 40 gardens representing cultures all over the world, and all are free to the public. They have events in the gardens, too.
- Cleveland Botanic Garden – in an area called University Circle, the Botanical Garden is one of several stops you can enjoy here.
- Lake View Cemetery & Arboretum – sounds odd to recommend a cemetery, but the James A. Garfield Memorial is supposed to be beautiful (haven’t gone yet), and other notables are buried there, like John D. Rockefeller (Standard Oil started in Cleveland) and Eliot Ness (he was the public safety service director in Cleveland).
- University Circle – from museums and galleries to parks and music, this area is the cultural center of the Cleveland area.
- The Hope Memorial Bridge – check out our Guardians of Traffic, the inspiration for the Cleveland Guardians baseball team.
- Playhouse Square – With five large theaters and more than 10 performing spaces total, the Playhouse Square complex is the second largest performing arts district outside of New York City.
- Patterson’s Fruit Farm Family Fun Fest – this is well outside downtown but will be happening throughout the Fall Event. Just about a mile from Bremec’s, this is one of the largest fall festivals in Northeast Ohio (and the best donuts/apple fritters you’ll ever eat).
- League Park / Baseball Heritage Museum – A must-see for baseball fans. Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb hit so many homers there because of the short right field wall … And folks can knock out a legit National Park while they are in town.
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
- Museum of Illusions
CLEVELAND RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING, TOURS, AND MORE
If any of this is on your "bucket list," now is the time to make it happen! Plan to come early or stay over after The Fall Event.
CLEVELAND AREA GARDEN CENTERS
Although we have a great lineup of garden centers for our Wednesday tour, there are lots of other centers you may want to visit. The easiest way to get a glimpse of all the centers in the area is to use Google Maps. Here's a link.
Cahoon Nursery, Westlake, OH (Group Member)
Cavotta's Garden Center, Cleveland, OH
Graf Garden Shop, Landscape & Farm Market, Akron, OH (Group Member)
Maria Gardens Center, North Royalton, OH
Maria Gardens Center, Strongsville, OH
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