Airport Details
Airport Full Name
Cleveland Hopkins International
IATA Code
CLE
Location:
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) southwest of
Cleveland.
Airport Facilities
Facilities include ATMs and currency exchange, restaurants, bars, child facilities, post office, shops, tourist information and hotel reservation telephone boards.
Transfers
The Ground Transportation Services Office, which is responsible for taxis, shuttles and limos, is located at the north end of the baggage claim level on the lower level of the main terminal (Tel: 216-898-5161). The RTA provides a regular train service between the airport and downtown Cleveland via the Tower City Station and departs every 15 minutes and costs US$2 (Tel: 216-566-5100). The train station is on the lower level of the main terminal. Lorain County Transit (LCT) provides a bus service to and from the airport to the Elyria Park and Ride station in Elyria and Oberlin College. A single fare is $6 and the bus departs from the airport's ticketing level outside the United Airlines' ticket counter. Cabs are also available at the baggage claim level of the airport. Hotel shuttles can be called from the hotel courtesy phones in the baggage claim area.
Contact
Tel: +1 216 265 6000.
Climate Details (C)
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
| Min | -7 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 1 | -4 |
| Max | 0.8 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 3 |
Travel Guides: Cleveland
General Information
Founded in 1796, Cleveland became an industrial town with the opening of the Erie-Ohio Canal that linked the Ohio River to Lake Erie, and the city's vast iron and coal supplies made it one of the most important steel and shipbuilding centres in the country, a sprawling mass of oil refineries, mills and warehouses along the shores of Lake Erie. Industrial success poured money into the city and wealthy tycoons built the downtown area that today has outgrown its 'steel town' image and is a bustling place, a city of green parklands and lively neighbourhoods with a vibrant atmosphere. Once the heavily-polluted victim of much mockery, its industrial character has moved beyond the city limits and the downtown warehouses and factories now house trendy clubs and restaurants, while museums, and sporting and cultural events attract many visitors to the city.
Located on the southern shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland has a growing cultural presence that has been enhanced by newly added attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the enormous Great Lakes Science Center and six-storey OMNIMAX Theatre, and the professional sports arenas and stadiums of the Gateway District that host major sporting events as well as live entertainment. These are welcome additions to a city already boasting a world-class orchestra, a celebrated art museum, lively theatre district and the restored lakefront area. Neighbourhoods buzz with restaurants and shops, and the Flats, once the industrial heart of the city occupying both banks of the Cuyahoga River, is now the booming entertainment and nightlife district of Cleveland. The historic Warehouse District is downtown's oldest commercial quarter and is a national Historic Landmark with over 70 fine examples of Victorian architecture. Once housing merchants' and manufacturers' goods, the old warehouses are now home to music clubs, galleries and trendy dining spots.
Some miles out of the city centre are two theme parks with some of the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster rides at the Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, and the Six Flags Worlds of Adventure in Aurora.
Getting Around
Cleveland's public transport system is currently being improved with the implementation of the Euclid Corridor Transportation Project that includes seven miles (11km) of bus lanes on arterial streets. This should be operational by the end of 2008. Electric trolley buses serve downtown and buses run to the suburbs. Most sights can be reached on foot or light rail. A car is not necessary downtown, but is more convenient for wider exploration of the city. To hire a car, drivers must be 21 years old (some require a 25-year minimum), and must have a valid driver's license and sometimes an international driving permit as well. A passport is required for non-US residents. Taxis are expensive and usually take a while once summoned.
Activities
Progressive Field, Cleveland
Home to the Cleveland Indians baseball team, Progressive Field is a beautiful outdoor stadium in downtown Cleveland. Built in 1994, Progressive Field (formerly known as Jacobs Field) was voted the best major league ballpark by Sports Illustrated in 2008. Catching an Indians game is a great way to spend a warm summer evening in Cleveland, and true fanatics can take a tour of the stadium between May and September.
Getting There:
Rapid Transport Authority stops at Tower City, a
10-minute walk from the stadium.
Admission:
Tickets range from $8 to $85, depending on section and
game. Tours are $7.50 adults, $5.50 children.
Cedar Point Amusement Park, Cleveland
Cedar Point Amusement Park, located in Sandusky Ohio just outside of Cleveland, is a paradise for roller coaster lovers. Named 'Best Amusement Park in the World' many times over, it is the only park to have four roller coasters taller than 200 feet (61m). If those are too much for you, though, there are 13 others to choose from, along with dozens of other rides and attractions for all ages. Cedar Point also boasts and indoor and outdoor waterpark, white sand beach, two marinas, and Challenge Park, which offers go-karts and miniature golf as well as several thrill rides. One of the oldest theme parks in the US, Cedar Point has been operating since 1870.
Getting There:
Approximately 55 miles (88km) from Cleveland by
car.
Opening Times:
Open May to October. General hours 10am-10pm, however
hours and dates vary according to season. Check the website for
specific times.
Admission:
Adults $46.99 adults, $21 children under 48 inches
(122cm). Discounted tickets available from the website.
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Located on the lakefront, the glass facade of the Great Lakes Science Center makes it a perfect match to the adjacent glass pyramid-shaped structure of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is one of the largest science museums in the country with 375 exciting interactive exhibits that explain subjects such as planet earth, meteorology, sports, music, environment and technology through hands-on examples. The new Great Lakes Environment exhibition focuses specifically on the Great Lakes region. It also contains the region's only OMNIMAX Theatre.
Getting There:
Rapid transit from Public Square to North Coast Harbour
Station
Opening Times:
Daily 10am-5pm (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Day)
Admission:
Exhibits: $9.95 (adults), $7.95 (children); OMNIMAX:
$9.95 (adults), $7.95 (children); exhibits and OMNIMAX: $14.95
(adults), $12.95 (children). Other concessions are
available
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
The term 'rock and roll' was coined by Cleveland DJ Alan Freed in the early 1950s, and it is partly for this reason that Cleveland won the fiercely contested honour of becoming home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei as an 'echo of the energy of rock and roll', the glass and porcelain pyramid-shaped structure is a celebration of the American institution of rock music in honour of those who have had an influential role on modern music. With a permanent collection drawing from the most impressive and iconic rock and roll artefacts and a wide-ranging roster of on-going and temporary exhibits, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to exploring the past, present and future of the music. The Museum augments its own massive collection of thousands of artefacts with items on loan from artists and collectors from around the world. It includes exhibits dedicated to the museum's choice of all-time top artists, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, U2 and the Rolling Stones. As one of the state's top attractions, it gets particularly crowded on weekends and advance booking is required, especially as new artists are being inducted.
Getting There:
Waterfront Rapid transit from Public Square to North
Coast Harbour Station
Opening Times:
Daily 10am to 5:30pm; in summer (Memorial Day to
Labor Day) the museum is also open until 9pm on Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
Admission:
$22 (adults), $13 (children aged 9-12). Concessions
available
Events
Cleveland's Irish Cultural Festival
The three day festival celebrates all things Irish with a variety of world class music, dancing, theatre, children's activities, shopping, art and historical exhibits. Many Irish travelled across the Atlantic to make a new home for themselves in the United States and this festival focuses on the preservation of that link. 2010 sees the 28th year of the celebrations.
Date:
22 - 24 July 2011
Venue:
Berea Fairgrounds
Taste of Cleveland
For the past 10 years the city of Cleveland has celebrated its cultural and ethnic diversity with an annual culinary fest par excellence. The city's top chefs step out of their kitchens to compete for the 'Best of the Fest' award, while food enthusiasts can eat their fill from a selection of diverse options from seafood to sauerkraut or Irish stew. To help keep things on the boil, the festival also features ongoing entertainment, a beer garden and sports lounge.
Date:
3 - 6 September 2011
Venue:
Time-Warner Cable Amphitheater
Slavic Village Harvest Festival
Thousands of visitors are attracted each year to the popular Cleveland ethnic street fair, the Slavic Village Harvest Festival. The festival is held in the heart of the city's historic 'Warszawa' neighbourhood which is home to one of the largest Polish-American communities in the country. The history, traditions, music and food of this community is showcased at the festival where visitors enjoy dancing the polka, riding the trolleybus, sampling tasty dishes and toe-tapping to the music.
Date:
27 August 2011
Venue:
Fleet Avenue, Slavic Village Development
Venue:
11am to 10pm
Cleveland Home and Garden Show
The most gorgeous floral display in America happens in Cleveland in February each year, when the city's home and garden show proves its boast of 'more gardens, more flowers, more seminars, more home improvement and remodelling displays than ANY show in the USA'. Not only beautiful gardens are constructed, but entire houses too.
Date:
17 - 18 February 2012
Venue:
International Exposition Center
