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    In front of the statue of President Garfield near the entrance.
    Richard D.

    My girlfriend and I visited the President James A. Garfield Memorial on 29 May. The memorial was designed by George Keller with exterior reliefs by Caspar Buberl. It is the final resting place for the 20th President of the U.S., who served a mere 6 months in office before Charles Guiteau assassinated him as revenge for an imagined political debt. Garfield died in Elberon, NJ and was laid to rest at the highest point in this cemetery. Construction on the memorial began in October 1885 and it was dedicated in May 1890. The President and his widow, Lucretia Garfield, lie in the crypt while the ashes of his daughter Mary Garfield Stanley-Brown and son-in-law Joseph Stanley Brown are kept in urns next to them in the crypt. It was a stunning building to visit and we happened to arrive during the Memorial Day celebrations, which saw the building and surrounding lawn decked out in red-white-and-blue finery.

    Monica B.

    I've visited a lot of historical memorials, monuments, and other like buildings over the years. I came across the Garfield Memorial as I was looking for the Haserot Angel at Lake View Cemetery. I was drawn to the building because of the architecture. I was glad I visited the second week of April since it opens for the season on April 1st. Lucky!!! TIP: This is a historic building that has a lot of stairs in spiral formation. The stairs are quite narrow and there is a handrail only on one side. Upon entering, I was greeted by a volunteer who was extremely friendly and quite knowledgeable. I started out downstairs in the crypt area. Behind locked bars, there are two caskets (President Garfield and Mrs. Garfield) and two urns (Molly, their daughter and husband Joseph). I walked around the entire circle and was struck by the oil heaters which were intricate in their design. I know...oil heaters? Yes, they were striking. From there, I went upstairs to get a view of the Garfield statue from the top. The high ceilings, lighting, and overall design is breathtaking. I continued my journey to the balcony where you can get a shot of downtown Cleveland. On your way out, be sure to visit the small gift area, make a donation, and buy a map of the cemetery (the booklet with descriptions). For $5, it will save you some time wandering around.

    Melissa B.

    Noël Teel, Morgan and I enjoyed a day trip road trip to Cleveland, OH. While there we visited Lake View Cemetery to see the burial site for President James Abram Garfield. He was our 20th President. His term was cut short by his assassination. He was president from March 4, 1881 to September 1881. The monument was locked up and we were not able to enter, but the stoned building is large and ornate. I took several photos to share with everyone.

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    The Terminal Tower Residences - The Terminal Tower Residesnces

    The Terminal Tower Residences

    4.0(37 reviews)
    5.4 miTower City

    A lot of interesting things about this building. It's one of the tallest buildings in Cleveland…read more Terminal Tower is a pretty old building that's cool to look at inside and outside. Coolest thing inside is the lobby. The fountains in the shopping center inside make it worth going in. Even though the lame shopping center inside sucks, it still is fun to look around. It has a very nice lobby. There's a lot of large pools with fountains in them. It adds some class. Of course you should look around the rest of the tower. It was built in the 1920s and has some great architecture. The ceilings once you get in the front doors are magnificent. An observation deck is on one of the top floors. The views here are hit or miss because of the cloudy weather. Looking at the tower from the outside is pretty cool. This is a very large building and it's impossible to miss. Often it's lit up in bright colors. The architecture of the building is gothic and there's all kinds of cool arches and carvings on it outside. It also is a terminal of course. RTA has a stop inside. This makes getting to downtown convenient with not having to find parking.

    Eye catching tower in the Public Square that was probably once an office building & is now a…read moreresidence. It is 52 stories & was built 100 years ago. This was the 2nd tower to the Empire State Building & the tallest in Ohio until the Key Tower was built next door.

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    Foundation Room - Foundation Room at House of Blues

    Foundation Room

    4.1(24 reviews)
    5.2 miGateway District
    $$$

    Out of towners who had a great time dancing here. The regulars were very welcoming. We had a…read moregreat time dancing to the DJ and had a couple of tasty drinks. Thank you Cleveland!!! Only disappointment: why didn't anyone join us on the dance floor?!?!? Maybe if we had stayed longer? If we lived in Cleveland we would come here regularly. Cheers.

    For a true speakeasy experience while you're in Cleveland, the Foundation Room needs to be on your…read morelist. I was able to visit in a recent trip to the city and would recommend it to those going for a visit as well. Located in the House of Blues, you'll have to enter through the 4th strewn door and head straight to the back. Most "speakeasies" I have visited in the US are pretty obvious (like someone sitting in a chair, directing you to a set of stairs behind them to enter the "speakeasy"), but with the entrance to this one tucked away behind a place with live music and food, it had more of an authentic feel. The friend with me that night even questioned if we were in the right place as I strolled to the back of the restaurant and walked up to the girl seated at a podium. "Excuse me, but is this the way to the foundation room?" I asked her. She affirmed, and we were soon on our way up an elevator. When we got to the second floor, we were promptly greeted by a host, Julius, who showed us around. The decor is sumptuous, a blend of Moroccan, Indian, and Jacobean flair. After checking out a room with relics from an Indian temple and looking at the rooftop (with an Instagram-worthy floral wall), we decided to grab a cozy spot near the bar and ordered a drink. As we sipped on our Old Fashioneds, Julius came by to check on us, and we watched the place fill up with an array of people in a festive mood. It was a lovely way to end a night in Cleveland, and a place I highly recommend that you check out when you're in the area!

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    City of Cleveland - The Chandelier

    City of Cleveland

    3.6(40 reviews)
    5.3 miCivic Center

    As a Pittsburgh native, my friends and I have often done quick getaways to Cleveland. I mean why…read morenot? 1.5 hours away for something different? Sure! Cleveland has really reinvented itself. I remember The Flats of the 90s vs. now, big change. Though I loved The Flats back in the day too. Of course, the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame calls Cleveland home. I've been a few times for various events. Everyone should go at least once. Cleveland has great museums and galleries. Tiki bars, breweries, restaurants, and chic boutique stores. Lots of off-the-beaten path stuff to be discovered. And of course, it's a sports town. So if that's your thing...

    "Once upon a time, there was light in my life But now…read morethere's only love in the dark Nothing I can say A total eclipse of the SUN" - from "Total Eclipse of the Heart" You did it, Cleveland! By luckily being in the path of totality for the Eclipse of 2024, you pulled it off. You managed to take what was going to be a nothing day and totally make it all worthwhile (throws beret or special 12312-2 glasses in the air). When I first heard about the eclipse a year ago, I had to pick my city and it came down to Carbondale, Indianapolis or Cleveland and I chose you. The light cloud cover changed nothing. The moon covered the sun and we saw the glowing white halo, and also some red spots - solar prominences. It was amazing that it was bright and warm and seconds later, dark and cold. I'm glad I picked you, Cleveland. You showed me a good time and I won't forget it!

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    Hope Memorial Bridge - Hope Memorial Bridge, showing two pillars with two of the eight "Guardians of Traffic," on the southwest end of the bridge

    Hope Memorial Bridge

    4.8(8 reviews)
    5.7 miOhio City

    I love bridges, and one of my favorites is here at the Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio…read more Maybe it's because I'm an engineer, or maybe it's just because I'm awestruck by this bridge like a young boy. I hope the citizens of Cleveland appreciate the engineering, art and history behind this beautiful bridge as much as I do. I've driven over this bridge many times, I've walked over this bridge, and I've even viewed this bridge from a distance on many occasions. Inspired by it's beauty, I've also done a little research on its history. A bond to finance Hope Memorial Bridge was passed in 1921, and construction was completed in 1932. It is a 4,490 foot long truss bridge crossing over the Cuyahoga River, in the heart of Cleveland, beautifully decorated in art-deco style. The bridge is adorned by "Guardians of Traffic" that are sculpted onto opposite-facing ends of two pairs of pylons, with a pair at each end of the viaduct. Each of the Guardians holds a different type of vehicle in his hands. If a traveler is going northeast along this bridge, the bridge allows for a breathtaking approach to Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball (MLB) team. In 2021, the name for Cleveland's MLB team was chosen to be the Cleveland Guardians, which was inspired by the Guardians on this beautiful bridge. But words can only say so much. Check out all of my pictures and my time-lapse videos that will help to immerse you in "the feel" for this bridge. Better yet, check this bridge out for yourself, in person. If you're like me, you'll be glad you did.

    The Hope Memorial Bridge (formerly Lorain Carnegie Bridge) is an east west bridge on the Cuyahoga…read moreRiver in Cleveland. It was renamed after Harry Hope, a stonemason who worked on the statues (and Bob Hope's dad). I wanted to see the bridge because of its iconic figures, The Guardians of Transportation, who are sentries at each end of the bridge. There are a total of eight winged Art Deco statues, each holding a different vehicle. I like the idea of these protectors keeping watch over the bridge and keeping drivers safe.

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    Hope Memorial Bridge - Hope Memorial Bridge, showing two pillars with two of the eight "Guardians of Traffic," on the southwest end of the bridge

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    Hope Memorial Bridge, showing two pillars with two of the eight "Guardians of Traffic," on the southwest end of the bridge

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