Visiting Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

Northeastern Ohio on the south shores of Lake Erie, is home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavaliers, and a lot more. Residents and visitors enjoy the urban excitement and culture of the city with easy access to the slower pace of quaint and interesting small towns.

Cleveland, the region's largest city, is the focal point for regional business, fine arts and culture, and world class shopping and dining. During March, the Cleveland International Film Festival brings film alive in the city. Over 300 films, both feature and shorts, are screened, representing over 80 countries. The Great Lakes Theater Festival's 2009 / 2010 season wraps up in April and May with performances of Bat Boy: The Musical and a Midsummer Night's Dream.

Cleveland hosts free, outdoor Shakespearean theater with the 2010, 13th season of The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival. Titus Andronicus and the Merry Wives of Windsor will be performed during June and July. Performances are held in different locations around greater Cleveland. Look for performances near your travels and enjoy professional quality plays this summer.

Oberlin, about 40 minutes from Cleveland, home of Oberlin College and Conservatory schedules a variety of end of school year concerts prior to commencement the end of May. Music lovers will delight in student and faculty offerings showcasing the schools most talented musicians. Travelers to Oberlin have Best Western Hotels conveniently located around the area. The Best Western Inn in Elyria, is just east of Oberlin. Air travelers may find the Best Western Airport Inn and Suites most convenient. Travelers from the west will find the Best Western Norwalk along their route.

Runners ramp up training for the Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. May 16th is the date, however, there is a weekend full of events for everyone. Saturday features a 5K and Kid's Run and there is be an expo both Friday and Saturday before Sundays Marathon. Stick around after the big event for the 26.3 Mile Rock Party, with live music, fun, food and games. Book your favorite Best Western Hotel and make the race a family weekend away.

Akron is home to the Rubber City Rollergirls, one of the up and coming roller derby teams in the US. Regaining popularity, roller derby has just opened the season. The Rubber City Rollergirls play bouts about once a month through August at the John S Knight Center in downtown Akron. Join the wave of new roller derby fans and take your kids – they will be impressed by your hip choice of events. The Best Western Inn and Suites is both convenient and affordable for your stay in Akron.

Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Hotel Map