Posted October 19, 201014 yr Hey everyone! If you havent seen me posting, I am a mildly active forumer in the CLE development threads, but if you didnt know, I am also an architecture student at the University of Cincinnati. Well after many trials and tribulations, I have FINALLY been able to find a weekend where my buddies are going to come up with me and see Cleveland. Three of them have never been (chicago, london (oh), and boston) and another from Cincinnati (has been, but with his GF, not for architecture). I am really excited about showing off our city and have been secretly planning this in my head for years, but I am looking for some really awesome events or things to see on November 12-14th. Coming from an architectural background, I know whats going on. I know a lot of places to show them, and I grew up in Lakewood. So I am not looking for west side market, rock hall, art museum. I know those things, and I am planning on getting there. (akron art museum too). But I know where to come to ask this question: if you only had one weekend with 5 young architects, where would you go?
October 19, 201014 yr http://www.pluggedincleveland.com/ has a pretty good calendar of events. I wont be in town that weekend, but I was interested in Trombone Shorty at the house of Blues on the 12th. The Cavs play Indiana Sat, and the browns play the Jets on Sun.
October 19, 201014 yr if you only had one weekend with 5 young architects, where would you go? The dirty old lady in me has an improper response in mind, but I'm sure that's not what you're looking for. I'm sure you've got the architecture part covered. But young men love to eat, and usually to drink, so I'd probably plan a tour of a lot of Cleveland's good bars and restaurants. Slyman's for unforgettable corned beef in a really unique, fun atmosphere, Momocho or Johnny Mango in Ohio City for great food and drink, followed by some sophistication at the Velvet Tango Room, a Tremont night where we'd have breakfast at Lucky's, lunch at La Bodega, dinner at Parallax, beers at Edisons and then go to the Lava Lounge to hang out, an ethnic day where we'd hit places like Sterle's Slovenian country house, Minh Anh, Ty Fun, a Michael Symon day where we'd hit B spot on the E side, go for drinks at Lolita and then dinner at Lola, etc.
October 19, 201014 yr For architecture (and you would need a car), I have to give a plug for the Cleveland Hts - Shaker Hts border. Drive around Fairmount Blvd, North Park, etc... that whole area. The churches on Fairmount, the Van Swerigan mansion, and many other must-sees. I would also do a drive through Bratenahl to see the waterfront estates. I'm sure you have the Lakewood equivalent covered. Downtown/UC/Little Italy/Tremont/OC.... obviously.
October 19, 201014 yr I second R&R's suggestions. I'm sure your already thinking about this but the downtown lobby's, banks and some churches are worth a look although many are not open on the weekends..... Try at least to see the Huntington, Nat. City, Van Swingeran among the other usuals... and also check to see if it is a Playhouse Square theatre tour weekend. Also Lakeview Cemetary..
October 19, 201014 yr If you like churches, there are a ton of architecturally amazing churches around Cleveland, especially the old Catholic churches. I highly recommend St. Colman, St. Stephen, and St. Stanislaus. There are many other beautiful ones, but those are the top three in my opinion.
October 20, 201014 yr thanks for the ideas everyone! I think I will be sure to take them on the Great Lakes Brewery tour. Keep in mind, we like things that are free! We will surely do a driving tour of University Circle, and I will head out east and swing around shaker a bit, covering ground fairly quickly. I am going to give them options as to what they want to eat.. everyone sounds interested in MELT and I am thinking slymans or hot sauce williams will make an appearance. I appreciate all of the feedback, can't wait for the trip! if you only had one weekend with 5 young architects, where would you go? The dirty old lady in me has an improper response in mind, but I'm sure that's not what you're looking for. HAHAHA! got me!
October 20, 201014 yr Melt is great, but be sure to allow 2-3 hours for a trip there from start to finish.
October 20, 201014 yr Don't forget the Frank Gehry Business school at Case. I think people forget that its there but its pretty cool. Try to go inside if you can, I think the inside is even cooler than the outside.
October 20, 201014 yr Putting aside taste, which many have to do when talking about the Gehry building, I wonder what are considered the most architecturally significant structures in the City. Here's a few off the top of my head (not including churches and residences): - Terminal Tower - AT&T building - City Hall, the Old County Courthouse and other group plan buildings - RRHOF - Gehry building - Grays Armory - Severance Hall - CMA - (The ballpark formerly known as) Jacobs' Field - Pinnacle (just for the concept it has to be architecturally intriguing)
October 22, 201014 yr If you can't get up Terminal Tower, the Cleveland Clinic's Miller Pavilion has its rooftop which is open to the public all day long every day. Downtown is a bit far from there, but it offers great views of University Circle and the near eastside neighborhoods.
October 22, 201014 yr For architecture (and you would need a car), I have to give a plug for the Cleveland Hts - Shaker Hts border. Drive around Fairmount Blvd, North Park, etc... that whole area. The churches on Fairmount, the Van Swerigan mansion, and many other must-sees. Agreed. East on Fairmont/North Park to John Carroll, then west on South Park/Shaker/S. Woodland to Shaker Square.
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