Monday, June 4, 2012

City Tour
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Find out why "Cleveland Rocks" by getting to know downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, in an open-air trolley. You'll see where industrialist John D. Rockefeller started Standard Oil, the historic West Side Market, Flats, and Warehouse District as well as the locations for movies shot in Cleveland like Spiderman, The Avengers, and Christmas Story. The cost for the tour, including transportation, is $25.

Dinner at the Blue Pointe Grille
Depart hotel at 6:00 p.m.
Located in the heart of the Warehouse District, join us for a wonderful three course dinner at one of the finest restaurants in the city. The cost for the dinner, including transportation, is $48.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Dinner and Bowling with the LERN Superstars
Depart hotel at 5:15 p.m.
The Corner Alley is a fusion of an upscale martini bar and state-of-the-art bowling alley. Come have some fun with the LERN faculty, enjoy a pasta dinner buffet including salad and dessert, and compete against them for fun prizes. Everyone comes out a winner at this fun event! The Corner Alley is across the street from the hotel. The cost for dinner and bowling is $42. If you just want to be social, the cost for dinner only is $34.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
first departure 3:45 p.m. - last return 8:00 p.m.
The Hall's website says it best; this tour is the ultimate backstage pass!! You'll start your tour with two outstanding short movies and then be free to explore the beautiful museum designed by I. M. Pei on your own. You should know that cameras and recording devices are not allowed. There will be continuous shuttle service beginning at 3:45 p.m. with the last return from the museum at 8:00 p.m. The museum is open until 9:00 p.m. The cost for the tour, including transportation, is $29.

Explore Cleveland
first departure 4:15 p.m. - last return about 8:15 p.m.
Check out the neighborhoods of Cleveland, then hop on the LERN shuttle at the hotel and off and on at the following stops; Lakefront, Warehouse District, and Ohio City. The cost for transportation is $7. If you go on the tour to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you can ride this shuttle for no additional cost.

Dinner recommendations:

- Lola Bistro features food by Food Network Iron Chef Michael Symon
(1 block from hotel)

- Fat Cats rated by Bon Apetit as one of America's best neighborhood restaurants (approximately $10 cab ride to Tremont neighborhood)

- Lolita features food by Food Network
Iron Chef Michael Symon

- Ty Fun Thai Bistro a Silver Spoon award winner for best Asian food

- Great Lakes Brewing Company features award-winning beers and pub food
(approximately $10 cab ride to Ohio City neighborhood)

- Market Avenue Wine Bar features 75 wines by the glass and a variety of appetizers.

- McNulty's Bier Market features Belgium beers and pub food