Local Recommendations

<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1LSfAWaL2CubFb8EPfYtrnlM-lMaf2y7X" width="640" height="480"></iframe> Get to know the neighborhoods ------------------------- 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? ----------------------------- **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 -------------------------- [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 --------- [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 ------ [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 ---------- [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 ------------------- [Ha-Ahn](https://www.facebook.com/haahnrestaurant/app/160363220729661/) (New Chinatown neighborhood)<br> Vietnamese Cuisine -------------------------- [Superior Pho](http://www.superiorpho.com/) (New Chinatown neighborhood)<br> Beer ------- [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> Tour Downtown Cleveland by foot ---------------------------------- Tours are 2 hours in length and begin in Public Square and end in Playhouse Square Tours can booked [online](https://www.toursofcleveland.com) and are $22 per adult. Use promo code CLEBADGE19 to save $2.00 per ticket If you have half a day to tour Cleveland ---------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------ * [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 ----------------------------------- * [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)