Cleveland, Ohio: A Prime Destination for Music Lovers

Cleveland, Ohio sits on the shores of Lake Erie. While considered a large metropolitan area, the city itself is not really that big, making it a great place for vacation. Music lovers will find Cleveland especially charming. We have the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, House of Blues, Peabodys, the Grog Shop, Beachland Ballroom, the Agora, Time Warner Amphitheater and dozens of other music venues. Cleveland, Ohio also offers a variety of hotels, and dining options for travelers.

Cleveland's Music Scene

Cleveland is most known for hosting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Located on the Lake Erie Shore in downtown Cleveland, this museum hosts exhibits that showcase America's rock and roll legends and culture. You can visit the museum everyday from 10:00am until 5:30pm. On Wednesdays, the museum stays open until 9:00pm.

Throughout the year, travelers can stop by the Cleveland House of Blues for local and national bands. Located on Euclid and East 4^th Street in downtown Cleveland, this popular concert club is in the hub of the theater district.

Other popular concert clubs located all throughout Cleveland include Peabodys, the Grog Shop, the Beachland Ballroom, the Agora and Time Warner Amphitheater. Throughout the year, you can catch local and national bands at all of the above venues.

Downtown Cleveland Hotels

Whether you are on a budget or want to immerse yourself in absolute luxury, Cleveland has the hotel for you. If you are looking for a nice hotel, but are on a budget the Radisson Hotel Cleveland Gateway or the Marriott Downtown at Key Center are both good options. Both are centrally located too and close to all of the musical attractions in Cleveland. Both are three star hotels with amenities. The Radisson is a smaller hotel and is less expensive than the Marriott. If you are looking for complete luxury, downtown Cleveland has the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland Hotel and the Wyndham Playhouse Square Hotel. If you are in town for a House of Blues show, the Wyndham would be the best choice because it is just around the corner.

Downtown Cleveland Restaurants

When it comes to dining in downtown Cleveland, you literally have a world of options with the dozens of restaurants and just about every type of cuisine you could possibly want. If you are staying at the Radisson, Lola is close-by and you can walk to this restaurant. If you are staying at the Ritz Carlton or Renaissance, you can walk to the Hard Rock Cafe or the Blue Point Grille. If you are staying at the Wyndham or the Marriott, Mallorca or the Great Lakes Brewing Company are just a five minute cab ride away. You could walk to them, but it would be about a 15 minute walk.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame