Local Recommendations
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Get to know the neighborhoods
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The Cleveland area is made up of neighborhood and districts. Here is a list of locally recommended neighborhoods to check out while you are in Cleveland. We have also included the approx. distance of each from the convention center.
**[Downtown](http://www.downtowncleveland.com/)** especially E. 4th St., W. 6th St., W. 9th St., all within 0.5 miles of the convention center <br>
**[Flats East Bank](http://www.flatseastbank.com/)** 0.7 miles from Convention Center<br>
**[Ohio City](http://www.ohiocity.org/)** especially W. 25th St., 2.1 miles from convention center & is accessible via the [Red Line](http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline) train<br>
[Gordon Square Arts District]() 2.7 miles from convention center & is accessible via the [Red Line](http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline) train <br>
**[Detroit-Shoreway](http://dscdo.org/map_directory.aspx)** 3 miles from the convention center & is accessible via the [Red Line](http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline) train <br>
**[Tremont](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremont,_Cleveland)** 4-5 miles from the convention center <br>
**[Cleveland Heights](http://www.clevelandheights.com/), especially [Coventry Village](http://www.coventryvillage.org/)** 6.5 miles from the convention center <br>
**[Lakewood](http://www.onelakewood.com/)** 6.5 miles from the convention center <br>
**[University Circle](http://www.universitycircle.org/)** 7 miles from the convention center & is accessible via the [Red Line](http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline) train<br>
**[Little Italy](http://clevelandlittleitaly.com/)** 8 miles from convention center & is accessible via the [Red Line](http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline) train<br>
What is the local specialty and where do I get it?
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**Pierogi**<br>
[Sokolowski's](https://www.sokolowskis.com/) (Tremont neighborhood)<br><br>
**Deli Sandwiches** (pastrami, corned beef, etc) <br>
[Slyman's](http://www.slymans.com/) (neat Downtown neighborhood)<br><br>
**Grilled Cheese Sandwiches**<br>
[Melt](https://meltbarandgrilled.com/) (near University Heights neighborhood)
Cleveland Eateries Not to Miss
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[West Side Market](http://westsidemarket.org/) (Ohio City neighborhood)<br>
[Barrio](http://barrio-tacos.com/) (Downtown neighborhood)<br>
[Banana Blossom Thai Cuisine](http://www.bananablossomthaicuisine.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood)<br>
[Happy Dog](http://www.happydogcleveland.com/about-hd-euclidtavern.php) (University Circle neighborhood) <br>
[Lola](https://www.lolabistro.com/) (Downtown neighborhood)<br>
[Brewnuts](https://www.brewnutscleveland.com/) (near Wakefield neighborhood)<br>
[Map of Thailand](http://www.mapofthailandrestaurant.com/) (near New Chinatown neighborhood) <br>
[Zaytoon](https://www.zaytoonlebanesekitchen.com/) (Playhouse Square neighborhood)<br>
[V's Chicken](http://www.vsgourmetchicken.com/) (near Manhattan Beach/Waterloo Arts neighborhoods)<br>
[Velvet Tango Room](https://www.velvettangoroom.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood)<br>
[Winking Lizard](http://www.winkinglizard.com/) (Downtown neighborhood)<br>
Coffee & Tea
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[Vintage](http://vintageteancoffee.com/) (Playhouse Square neighborhood)<br>
[Rising Star](http://risingstarcoffee.com/) (Downtown neighborhood in the Arcade)<br>
[Phoenix](http://phoenixcoffee.com/cafes) (several locations include Warehouse District & Downtown neighborhood) <br>
[Cleveland Tea Revival](http://clevelandtearevival.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
[Cleveland Bagel Co](http://clebagelco.com/find-us/location/) (Ohio City neighborhood)
Pizza
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[Bar Cento](http://barcento.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
[Mama Santas](http://www.mamasantas.com/) (Little Italy neighborhood) <br>
[Valentino's](http://valentinospizzacleveland.com/) (Little Italy neighborhood) <br>
[Vincenza's](http://www.vincenzaspizza.com/m/services.html) (Downtown neighborhood) <br>
[Angelo's](http://angeloslakewood.com/) (Lakewood) <br>
[Crust](http://www.crusttremont.com/) (Tremont & Downtown neighborhoods) <br>
[Citizen Pie](https://www.citizenpie.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
[Nunzio's](http://nunziospizza.net/) (near Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood) <br>
Map Room (Downtown neighborhood) <br>
[Edison's Pizza Kitchen](https://goo.gl/maps/JsskvGanpmT2)
Burgers
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[B Spot](http://bspotburgers.com/) (Downtown neighborhood) <br>
[Nano Brew](http://nanobrewcleveland.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
[Tremont Tap House](https://www.tremonttaphouse.com/) (Tremont) <br>
Johnny's Little Bar (Downtown)
Korean & Japanese Cuisine
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[Ha-Ahn](https://www.facebook.com/haahnrestaurant/app/160363220729661/) (New Chinatown neighborhood)<br>
Vietnamese Cuisine
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[Superior Pho](http://www.superiorpho.com/) (New Chinatown neighborhood)<br>
Beer
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[Platform](https://platformbeer.co/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
[Butcher & Brewer](http://www.butcherandthebrewer.com/) (Downtown neighborhood) <br>
[Great Lakes](https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
[Nano Brew](http://nanobrewcleveland.com/) (Ohio City neighborhood) <br>
If you have half a day to tour Cleveland
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Locals recommend checking out downtown and then browsing through some of [the museums](http://www.thisiscleveland.com/things-to-do/arts-entertainment/museums/).
If you have a full day to tour Cleveland
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Check out [Rockefeller Greenhouse](https://www.gardenwalkcleveland.org/attraction/rockefeller-park-greenhouse). Visit the [Botanical Gardens](http://www.cbgarden.org/) and or check out a local [baseball game](https://www.mlb.com/indians/tickets/single-game-tickets).
Places near Cleveland
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Locals recommend a day hike at [Cuyahoga Valley National Park](https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm) and/or visiting the [Cedar Point Amusement Park](https://www.cedarpoint.com/).
Interesting places to see or things to do
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* [Rent a kayak](http://www.thisiscleveland.com/things-to-do/parks-recreation/rafting-kayaking/)
* [Cleveland Rock Gym](https://www.clevelandrockgym.com/)
* [USS Cod](http://usscod.org/)
* [Cleveland Sign](https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2016/07/15/all-three-cleveland-script-signs-now-installed-around-city)
Techie points of interest
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* [The Side Quest](http://www.thesidequestbar.com/)
* [16-bit Bar+Arcade](http://www.16-bitbar.com/cleveland#play)
* [Great Lakes Science Center](http://greatscience.com/)
* [NASA's Glenn Research Center](https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/home/index.html)