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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Top attractions in Cleveland featured in Made Manual

While visiting "Made Manual" after their post listing this blog as one of six featured blogs showing the range of blogs discussing issues of interest to LGBT people, we saw this article on Cleveland, host city for Gay Games IX in 2014:

Ask ten people for their random impressions of Cleveland, Ohio attractions and you're undoubtedly going to have every one of them mention the Cleveland Browns or LeBron James. But there's more than ever to do in this Lake Erie town—which carries the derogatory name "Mistake by the Lake"—than football or basketball. Cleveland has had a notable resurgence and these Cleveland, Ohio attractions are among the most interesting to check out:

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum
On the shores of Lake Erie, the Rock and Roll Hall and Museum is one of Cleveland's top attractions. The hall celebrates the history of one of America's most historic forms of music. More than 8 million people have visited the hall to take in both regular and special exhibits on rock and roll. The museum and Hall of Fame also caters to scholars. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum: 751 Erieside Dr. Cleveland, OH 44114.

Great Lakes Science Center
This Cleveland, Ohio attraction appeals to people of all ages who are curious about the world around them. The Great Lakes Science Center, also home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, is one of the largest technology and science centers in the United States. The Science Center hosts more than 300,000 people a year and is devoted both to education and research. For instance, the Science Center houses the Cleveland public school's STEM high school. There are daily demonstrations and science shows and advanced alternative energy exhibits. Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Experience different environments and the creatures who inhabit those environments in a day spent at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This Cleveland, Ohio attraction is one of the oldest and largest zoos in the United States, with more than 168 rolling acres. The Cleveland Zoo is home to more than 3,000 exotic animals representing 600 species from all continents except one. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44144.

Cleveland Museum of Art
Founded in 1913, the Cleveland Museum of Art offers visitors an attraction of culture. The museum was founded and funded by four Cleveland area businessmen and their endowments continue to support the museum's mission to this day. In addition to displays and collections, the Cleveland Museum of Art offers a range of educational opportunities, including classes for both children and adults. The museum has more than 40,000 objects in its collections. Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106.

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