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Program Number: |
17136RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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Cleveland, Ohio
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| Price starting at: |
$898.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Signature Cities; Music Appreciation
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| Meals: |
11;
5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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One of America’s proudest cities is back! Experience the renaissance of Cleveland, Ohio as you visit its cultural treasures and eclectic neighborhoods and meet locals who show you the city’s hidden gems. Follow Cleveland’s story from its Erie Canal heyday to its steel-manufacturing roots and now to its status as a hub for medical research. At Lake View Cemetery, see why nearly half a million visitors come to see this historical, horticultural and architectural masterpiece. Explore West Side Market, visit the world-famous Cleveland Clinic to learn about fascinating new developments, dine in Little Italy, explore Severance Hall and Botanical Gardens, go backstage at Playhouse Square and much more.
Highlights
• Meet staff members from the revered Cleveland Orchestra who take you backstage at Severance Hall — one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.
• Admire masterpieces at the Cleveland Museum of Art and marvel at the Botanical Gardens’ 20 exquisite specialty gardens.
• Climb aboard the Nautica Queen to float the Cuyahoga River to Lake Erie.
Activity Particulars
Substantial walking most days, over even terrain. Public and commercial transportation.
For a shorter, weekend version of this program with more independent time, please see City Highlights Weekend in Cleveland (#21254).
Date Specific Information
10-7-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by University of Texas at Austin.
Cleveland
Cleveland is a city of half a million settled on the south shore of Lake Erie. In its industrial heyday, wealthy residents invested in arts and cultural institutions that today keep the city rich in cultural events. The downtown offers some striking turn-of-the-century architecture, and Cleveland is also home to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
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Accommodations
Comfortable hotel near Public Square, the 4th Street entertainment district, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
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Day 1: |
Arrival & Check-in, Registration, Welcome, Orientation
(Wednesday, August 28)
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| Afternoon: | HOTEL CHECK-IN: Available from 3:00pm. | | Dinner: | Dinner on your own. | | Evening: | ORIENTATION: We will meet in our private hotel conference room. Start off your Cleveland experience with an informative overview of the week to come, and a chance to meet our staff. Your folder will contain the schedule of program activities, meals, and suggested sites to visit during your stay, your name badge, and a map of the Cleveland area. The coordinator will provide contact names and phone numbers of program leaders, define responsibilities of the hotel, and mention safety guidelines and emergency procedures. The coordinator will orient you to the hotel location on maps and discuss program details. Breakfast is at the hotel each day, lunch and dinner are at restaurants around town. | |
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Cleveland Historical Overview/Western Reserve Historical Society/Severance Hall Tour
(Thursday, August 29)
Note: Take city bus to university circle area for day's activities.
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| Breakfast: | Enjoy a full, hot breakfast at the hotel. | | Morning: | FIELD TRIP/PRESENTATION:Travel by city bus to the Western Reserve Historical Society, to get an overview of Cleveland's history from an expert. A major industrial and commercial center on Lake Erie, Cleveland was one of the chief ports on the Great Lakes. Study the early days as a center for steel manufacturing through the current transformation to a service-based economy capitalizing on its museums, cultural attractions and hospital and medical research facilities to regain its stature as a major American city. Discover how the Erie Canal and late 19th century industrialists changed the face of the city. Consider how immigrant groups and political conflict shaped the city’s development. Delve into the city’s past in the Historical Society’s collection of artifacts and restored homes. | | Lunch: | Enjoy lunch in the University Circle area. | | Afternoon: | Private docent-led tour of Severance Hall, considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls. Find out how private donations of money and land, along with the leadership of John Long Severance, resulted in the creation of the visually and acoustically stunning hall. See how recent renovation and restoration efforts have improved and enhanced the hall, while preserving its beauty and architectural integrity. Observe the hall’s combination of diverse architectural styles and learn how it benefits both the orchestra and city. (1 hour tour, some seated but mainly walking) | | Dinner: | Continue your exploration of Cleveland’s wide variety of ethnic food traditions, enjoying the diversity of tastes brought to the city by peoples from around the world. | |
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Day 3: |
West Side Market/Tremont Neighborhood/Lunch Cruise/Lake View Cemetery/Dinner in Little Italy
(Friday, August 30)
Note: All-day charter bus tour of different neighborhoods in Cleveland
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| Breakfast: | Enjoy a full, hot breakfast at the hotel. | | Morning: | FIELD TRIP: (all day on the bus): Head out by charter bus to the west side of the city to visit the West Side Market, which began operations in 1840. A historian will share information about the market’s operations and how the character of the original building was preserved during recent renovations. Continue on to St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral, modeled after churches in Moscow, which ministered to other ethnic groups who had not yet established their own ethnic churches in the early 20th century. Get special access to the inside of the Cathedral to admire its elaborate interior. See other points of interest in the Tremont neighborhood. | | Lunch: | Climb aboard the Nautica Queen to float from the Flats on the Cuyahoga River to Lake Erie and along the Cleveland shoreline. Get a new perspective on the city as you view it from the water, while hearing more about the city’s development and enjoying a delicious lunch. | | Afternoon: | Continue your day of discovery at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland's Outdoor Museum. Lake View is more than a working cemetery. It is Cleveland's historical, horticultural, architectural and geological gem that 400,000 people visit each year. Our expert-led walk of the cemetery begins at the James A. Garfield Monument, the final resting place of the 20th President of the United States. The Jeptha Wade Memorial Chapel, built in honor of the founder of the Western Union Telegraph Company, is one of the few interiors designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to a President of the United States, Lake View is the final resting place of John D. Rockefeller, Eliot Ness, Carl B. Stokes, members of President Lincoln's cabinet, Civil War generals and Revolutionary War soldiers, not to mention 22 Cleveland mayors. A historian will lead us on a bus tour to Cleveland’s cultural gardens, which reveal the history of twentieth-century America through the story of immigrant groups and the conflicts and cultural upheavals of that time. Drive down Millionaire’s Row as you learn more about the lifestyles of wealthy industrialists who influenced many aspects of the city’s culture. (Guided by Western Reserve Society historian). | | Dinner: | Savor a delightful dinner in Little Italy, at a family restaurant, before returning to your hotel. | |
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Day 4: |
Botanical Gardens/Cleveland Museum of Art
(Saturday, August 31)
Note: Dinner on your own tonight
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| Breakfast: | Enjoy a full, hot breakfast at the hotel. | | Morning: | Travel by city bus to the Botanical Gardens, where staff members will take you on a trip down memory lane with boathouses, books, and famous White Elephant sales. Archival photographs will highlight the illustrious past of Cleveland Botanical Garden, its history and growth. Appreciate the extensive collection of plants from all over the world as you enjoy the beauty of the gardens on a guided tour. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience in the garden’s Glasshouse, which features birds, insects, plants and animals from the deserts of Madagascar and the rainforests of Costa Rica. | | Lunch: | A short walk takes you to the Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle. You’ll get a box lunch from the newly renovated Museum café before you begin your tour. | | Afternoon: | FIELD TRIP: At the Cleveland Museum of Art, museum staff members will tell you about the collections, new exhibition space to be completed in 2012, and the museum’s rich history. Docent-led exploration of the permanent collections will be followed by additional time on your own to peruse the museum's extensive galleries. Marvel at the city’s University Circle area, an idyllic setting that is home to a large concentration of cultural, medical and educational institutions. (2 hours in museum, 1 hour guided) | | Dinner: | Dinner is on your own to enjoy the cuisine of your choice from the many options Cleveland has to offer. | |
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Day 5: |
Walking Tour of Public Square/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/Farewell Dinner
(Sunday, September 1)
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| Breakfast: | Breakfast: Enjoy a full, hot breakfast at the hotel | | Morning: | FIELD TRIP: Venture into the downtown area with on a guided walking tour of the Public Square and Mall, the result of an ambitious city planning scheme that combined commercial development with urban beautification efforts. Observe how commercial buildings, public transportation and open parkland are joined in this vibrant central district. Learn about important buildings from the city’s past, and how different architectural styles come together to form the city’s unique skyline.
Your walking tour ends at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum documents the entire history of Rock and Roll and its precursors. Explore seven floors of exhibition space with 18 permanent exhibits highlighting the history behind the birth of rock and roll and spanning to today's popular artists. Peruse six special rotating exhibition areas, and six interactive listening exhibits, acknowledging the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. View 126 minutes of film in five different theaters, including the Hall of Fame, a dramatic multi-media gallery on three giant screens to tell the story of Rock Hall inductees. A few of the exciting artifacts include: Lead Belly's acoustic guitar, Buddy Holly's high school diploma, Muddy Water's electric guitar, Otis Redding's plane parts and Les Paul's guitar the "Clunker". | | Lunch: | Lunch on your own. | | Afternoon: | Afternoon free to continue to explore the Hall of Fame or pursue other interests. There is a café in the Hall of Fame for those who want to stay into the afternoon. Stay near Lake Erie to watch an annual Navy airshow, and spot the Blue Angels in flight. | | Dinner: | Enjoy a festive farewell dinner as you prepare to bid a fond farewell to your adventures in Cleveland. Join your group leaders at a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel for a special meal. | |
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Free Time Opportunities |
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| Cleveland, OH |
Cleveland Botanical Garden
An exotic new Glasshouse - the only one of its kind in the world; 10 acres of beautiful gardens, including an award-winning children's garden.
For additional information, visit www.cbgarden.org
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Cleveland Museum of Art
One of the nation's most preeminent art museums, featuring 6,000 years of the world's great art and significant special exhibitions. For additional information, visit www.clevelandart.org
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Today, the Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryToday, is considered one of the finest institutions of its kind in North America. Its mission emphasizes scientific research, conservation and education. The Museum offers an extraordinary visitor experience. Permanent exhibits of special interest include the 3 million-year-old human ancestor Australopithecus afarensis, known as “Lucy,” and the 150 million-year-old Haplocanthosaurus delfsi, one of the most complete mounted sauropods on display anywhere in the world. The Museum also features a planetarium, observatory, discovery center, live animal shows and a wildlife center and woods garden highlighting native Ohio flora and fauna, including bobcats, river otters and birds of prey. For additional information, visit www.cmnh.org
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Cleveland Play House
The longest-running regional theatre in America, presenting a balanced repertoire of new, contemporary, and classic plays. For additional information, visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com
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Great Lakes Science Museum
Great Lakes Science Center, located on the shores of Lake Erie next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is one of America’s largest interactive science museums. More than 400 hands-on exhibits, larger-than-life OMNIMAX films, and live demonstrations make the Science Center an amusement park for the mind!
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Lake View Cemetery
Historic garden cemetery founded in 1869 featuring the Garfield Monument, Wade Chapel and Rockefeller Obelisk.
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Little Italy
First settled in the late 19th century by skilled Italian artisans, Little Italy (also known as Murray Hill) has retained much of its Old World charm and tight-knit sense of community. A blend of art galleries, shops and restaurants, Little Italy offers some of the finest Italian dining in Cleveland. Whether it is pizza or pasta, calzone or calamari, you'll find it in Little Italy's ristorantes. For additional information, visit www.littleitalycleveland.com
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Ohio City
Just across the Cuyahoga River and west of downtown, Ohio City is home to the West Side Market. The landmark, easily identified by its graceful clock tower, is the site of 180 booths offering a tempting assortment of fresh produce, bakery, meats and other specialties from around the world. In addition to a number of incredible ethnic eateries, Ohio City has many lovely renovated Victorian-era homes. For additional information, visit www.ohiocity.com
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University Circle
University Circle, four miles east of Downtown Cleveland in a scenic park-like setting, is the cultural center of the city. It is home to more cultural and performing arts institutions within one square mile than anywhere else in the country. Museums include the highly acclaimed Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Western Reserve Historical Society. The magnificent Severance Hall is the winter home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra.
For additional information, visit www.universitycircle.org
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Western Reserve Historical Society
The Western Reserve Historical Society is a private, not-for-profit educational institution that preserves and uses its collections, historic sites, and museums to inspire people to explore the history and culture of Northeastern Ohio and place that regional experience within the larger context of state, national, and global history.
For additional information, visit www.wrhs.org
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