Bills!Win! Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Not sure where to put this topic so move it if needed. Me and a friend of mine are traveling from Rochester to Cleveland for the Thursday night game. We will probably be in Cleveland by 3:00. We are looking for a place to eat, things to do before the game, and a (nice) place to stay overnight. What are some suggestions? We've never been to cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Baracelli Inn - It is a B and B in little Italy with fantastic food Rock and Roll HOF Flats used to be nice now it is a hell hole again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've never done a game in Cleveland, but have stayed at the downtown Marriott (Key Center) several times. You can walk to the stadium, RnR HOF and the Warehouse District (the bars and clubs). Chef Michael Simon's joint Lola is within walking http://lolabistro.com/ (and it's on a neat little street with a few other spots worth checking out), Blue Point Grill is good, Osteria di valerio e al is small but nice Italian, Johnny's is more high end Italian and there are several steak houses nearby too. I always liked the thought of being able to stay right downtown and walk to the game! Let us know how it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've never done a game in Cleveland, but have stayed at the downtown Marriott (Key Center) several times. You can walk to the stadium, RnR HOF and the Warehouse District (the bars and clubs). Chef Michael Simon's joint Lola is within walking http://lolabistro.com/ (and it's on a neat little street with a few other spots worth checking out), Blue Point Grill is good, Osteria di valerio e al is small but nice Italian, Johnny's is more high end Italian and there are several steak houses nearby too. I always liked the thought of being able to stay right downtown and walk to the game! Let us know how it goes... Did both of those last year for the game and had a blast. Went out to the bars after dinner and it was Bill's nation. Pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 How bout Cincinnati? Who would ever go to Cleveland? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 You might not have time to work it into your trip, but I did a little mini-vaca to Cleveland last year (like Buffalo, it has a lot to offer if you get past the sterotypes) and loved the Christmas Story Museum. It's the actual house used for the exterior shots in the movie and they have redone the insides to replicate Ralphie's home - right down to the Red Ryder BB gun under the christmas tree. Totally hands-on (you can even climb under the sink to Randy's hiding spot). http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I heard the Hilton has a great view of the river where you can see a floating barge on fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 As far away as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dear Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 May I suggest a Chinese restaurant called Boo Loong. It's in Cleveland's rudimentary Chinatown at 3922 St. Clair st. It's open until 2 and has great authentic chinese food. Most of the patrons are Asian and doing karaoke after 10pm. Get tge spring rolls and the shrimp with scrambled egg ( sounds gross but it's heavenly). I goe every single time I get back to Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 You can do a lot worse than walking around downtown. Restaurants and bars are clustered: E. 4th has a lot of good eats, as does the Warehouse District (W.9 and W. 6th @ Superior and St. Clair). Look for the building with the knife through the corner. One weird thing about Cleveland: the numbered streets are north south, and W. 6th doesn't intersect with E. 6th. They are numbered based on how many blocks east or west of public square they are. That can be confusing, or it was to me when I first moved to Ohio. I have been in several of the downtown hotels but never stayed in them. The conference facilities seemed nice! You get what you pay for, is my guess. The Hyatt at the Arcade is in one of the coolest buildings downtown. It's less than a mile to the stadium from the downtown hotels. Downtown is pretty safe even at night, other than occasional aggressive panhandlers. Check out the Flats East Bank project to, which has a hotel and several restaurants (Ken Stewart's: thumbs up but pricey; I think it is open by now). If you venture out of downtown, head to Ohio City, which is immediately to the west of downtown just across the river. A neighborhood that will feel familiar to Rochesterians along W. 25th, with excellent food choices at a variety of prices and 3 great beer places (including the Great Lakes Brewery restaurant and brewery). Also recommend Momocho for modern Mexican, at the north end of W. 25th. Also, go to the Westside Market at W 25 and Lorain. A true old-style urban market. Cleveland has great food, I will say that. And there is a casino right downtown, if that is your thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It's kind of a tired facility, but the Doubletree has a few things going for it; (1) It is within walking distance to the stadium, (2) the free Cookies there rule and (3), It's cheap. Company rate there is $104 a night - well worth it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dear Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Any hotel close to Public Square is good if you're going to the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 May I suggest a Chinese restaurant called Boo Loong. It's in Cleveland's rudimentary Chinatown at 3922 St. Clair st. It's open until 2 and has great authentic chinese food. Most of the patrons are Asian and doing karaoke after 10pm. Get tge spring rolls and the shrimp with scrambled egg ( sounds gross but it's heavenly). I goe every single time I get back to Cleveland Cleveland has some pretty authentic Chinese food in that part of town. I ate some seriously authentic dim sum there once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Any good strip clubs? Asking for a friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankBulloughMellencamp Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Any good strip clubs? Asking for a friend.... I recall having a fine time at the Crazy Horse last fall ... it is right downtown and not far from anything bar/restaurant-wise. Ladies were all quite young (collegiate) and impressionable, not high-mileage vets who are all about having the meter running. Bouncer dudes seemed like they could care less what the girls were up to ... not very protective or pimp-like. Tell your friend I highly recommend giving it a try. Edited September 11, 2013 by HankBulloughMellencamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I know Spinal Tap always had a good time in Cleveland! When I did business in Cleveland we actually stayed in Chardon a ways out though. Nice small town with excellent accommodations and food.Kind of in Amish country, good pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The best way to do cleveland is to go on hotwire in the morning and you can get a screaming deal on a hotel for the night. they don't tell you the exact name of the hotel, but they give you the general area, in this case you would choose downtown cleveland. click on a four star hotel and you can probably get one for half price. downtown cleveland isnt that big, and you can walk to most of the hotels easily. don't forget to get a buzz on and go see the rock and roll hall of fame when you're there. it's awesome. wear your bills stuff because you'll be proud that we spanked Weeden and Co. the night before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 What is the best place to stay overnight that isn't downtown Cleveland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Cleveland has some pretty authentic Chinese food in that part of town. I ate some seriously authentic dim sum there once. How was their sum ting Wong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 What is the best place to stay overnight that isn't downtown Cleveland? Waikiki is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Anybody else making the trip? Looking to sit near a friendly face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) So i booked a room for 2 at the Hampton Inn at Cleveland-Westlake. It's about 20 minutes West of the Stadium. Where are some good places to eat around that area, and what time are fans allowed in the Stadium? This is the location http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Hampton+Inn+Cleveland-Westlake+29690+Detroit+Rd.&ie=UTF-8&ei=Tc4zUtHoKbbI4APZqYG4Aw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg Edited September 14, 2013 by Bills!Win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 My wife and I are going to this game - bought some tickets in section 110 behind the Bills bench. I'm actually in Columbus, OH for the Presidents cup, but figured I'd drive over and go to the game. I'm planning on swinging by this place for some food, seems awesome: http://meltbarandgrilled.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I've got a group of about 7 or 8 going. Please let us know if there will be any good Bills Backers tailgates going on around the stadium! Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 How is the parking in Cleveland? Are there parking lots at the stadium or is it a park and walk type deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) How is the parking in Cleveland? Are there parking lots at the stadium or is it a park and walk type deal? Http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/stadium/parking.html Looks like prepaid lots Edited October 2, 2013 by JM57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Where could I find parking that is not at the stadium then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 According to the link, most of the lots allow cash entry (except the red one). When you approach the stadium on I90 you'll see lots with lots of Bills fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 So i booked a room for 2 at the Hampton Inn at Cleveland-Westlake. It's about 20 minutes West of the Stadium. Where are some good places to eat around that area, and what time are fans allowed in the Stadium? This is the location http://maps.google.c...ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg I wish I had seen this earlier. I live in North Olmsted, just south of Westlake. Crocker Park is right across the street from the Hampton Inn, and it has all kinds of restaurants, including a Cheesecake Factory and a B Spot (that's Michael Symon's burger place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Wow. I am surprised at the great hospitality of Cleveland fans. This game was great to attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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