Cleveland Travel Guide Destination Guides > North America > USA > Great Lakes > Ohio > Cleveland •  Top Rated Attractions   · Uss Cod Submarine Memorial · Cleveland Museum Of Art · Cleveland Botanical Garden · Lolly The Trolley · Lake View Cemetery · Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum · Cleveland Orchestra At Severance Hall · West Side Market · Great Lakes Science Center · Progressive Field •  Top Rated Restaurants   · Lola Bistro & Wine Bar · Flying Fig · Blue Point Grille · Lolita · Fire · Tyfun Thai Bistro · Momocho · Pacific East Japanese Restaurant · Slyman's Deli · Sokolowski's University Inn •  Traveler Photos •  Hotels in Cleveland     Cleveland Overview Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County,[6] the most populous county in the state. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles (100 km) west of the Pennsylvania border. It was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, and became a manufacturing center owing to its location at the head of numerous canals and railroad lines. With the decline of heavy manufacturing, Cleveland's businesses have diversified into the service economy, including the financial services, insurance, legal, and healthcare sectors, though the city's population has continued to decline. Cleveland is also home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[7] As of the 2000 Census, the city proper had a total population of 478,403, and was then the 33rd largest city in the United States, (now estimated as the 40th largest due to declines in population)[8] and the second largest city in Ohio. It is the center of Greater Cleveland, the largest metropolitan area in Ohio, which spans several counties and is defined in several different ways by the Census Bureau. The Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor Metropolitan Statistical Area which in 2000 ranked as the 23rd largest in the United States with 2,250,871 people. Cleveland is also part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Combined Statistical Area, which in 2000 had a population of 2,945,831, and ranked as the country's 14th largest.[9] Like many former urban manufacturing centers of the U.S. Rust Belt, Cleveland as a city has collapsed from a population of 914,000 in 1950 to less than half that today. [10] National media began referring to Cleveland as "the mistake on the lake" in the 1970s, in reference to the city's financial difficulties, a notorious 1969 fire on the Cuyahoga River (where industrial waste on the river's surface caught on fire), and its struggling professional sports teams. The city has worked to shed this nickname ever since, and in recent times the national media have been much kinder to the city, using it as an exemplar for public-private partnerships, downtown revitalization, and urban renaissance. In studies conducted by The Economist in 2005, Cleveland and Pittsburgh were ranked as the most livable cities in the United States,[11] and the city was ranked as the best city for business meetings in the continental U.S.[12] The city faces continuing challenges, in particular from concentrated poverty in some neighborhoods and difficulties in the funding and delivery of high-quality public education.[13] Residents of Cleveland are usually referred to as "Clevelanders." Nicknames for the city include "The Forest City,"[14] "The Cleve,"[15] "Sixth City,"[16][17] and "C-Town."[14] Hotel Deals in Cleveland Travel Deals and Offers 4-star hotels at 2 star prices! Up to 60% off Coupon Codes for lowest air fare tickets Find rental cars from $13.95 a day Top 25 Flight Deals cheap ticket fares Save up to 50% on Last Minute Fares Top 25 Weekly Flight Deals Top Flight Deals Under $199

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Valentine's Day Travel Gift Guide
(Ideas to Inspire Your Next Trip Together)
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas to Inspire Your Next Trip Together


Early Check-In: Free National Parks Days
(Roam the Range for Free)
More than 100 of America’s best national parks offer free entrance days. Mark your calendars for some of nature-loving fun -- free of charge.


Oscar-Nominated Destinations
(Oyster.com’s Hotel Picks to Live Like a Star)
View Oyster.com's hotel picks for how you can live like the characters or stars in Oscar-nominated films, including The Descendants and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.


London Myths
(5 London Myths Debunked)
England has the reputation for getting rainy weather, but is it true? Travel Channel debunks that myth and more.


Australia 2012 Events Calendar
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Check out some of the events happening in Australia this year.


Travel Trend: Medical Tourism
(Top Spots to Go Under the Knife)
Low labor costs and quality medical schools are transforming many parts of the world into medical tourism hotspots.


Best Places to Propose on Valentine’s Day
(Oyster.com's Recommendations for Romantic Spots)
Spring Creek Ranch and Travaasa Hana are just a couple of Oyster.com's recommendations for romantic spots to propose on Valentine's Day.


Best “Unplugged” Vacations
(7 Getaway Spots for a Digital Detox)
Find yourself texting while on a sunset cruise or sneaking away from the beach to check your emails? Plan a “digital detox” at one of these 6 getaway spots.


5 Best Workout Spots for Celebrity Sightings
(Oyster.com's Hotel Picks: Stay Fit and See Celebs)
Stargazers can stay at these Oyster.com-recommended hotels to catch celebrities working out in public places, including Central Park and Runyon Canyon Park.


Hong Kong: Top 5 Attractions
(Savor These Top Spots on Your Next Business Trip)
Get Travel Channel's top picks for Hong Kong attractions to see during your business trip.


Weight-Loss Resorts
(Best Body-Slimming Getaways)
If you want to use your vacation as an opportunity to lose weight or learn healthy lifestyle choices, there are clinics, resorts, and spas to cater to your wellness goals.


Hotel Guide to the Sundance Film Festival
(Oyster.com's Top Hotel Picks in Park City, Utah)
Oyster.com has hotel recommendations and hotel reviews to help you plan your stay in Park City, UT, for the annual Sundance Film Festival.


Australia's Food and Wine
(8 Ways to Experience the Country's Cuisine)
In order to get a true feel for Australia's cuisine you have to visit these 8 destinations.


Adventures on the Road
(Road Trip to Some Amazing Adventures)
On your next road trip, take a route less traveled. When you see something enticing, pull over and check it out. Chances are you won’t regret it.


Lincoln Highway Road Trip
(Explore the Historic Road From NYC to San Fran)
To get fired up for a road trip on the Lincoln Highway, it helps to understand its origins. The road was born of one man’s vision during a time when America had few roads, most of which were dirt.


State Fairs
(The Best in Food and Fair Competitions)
The annual state fair is something that kids of all ages look forward to each year. It’s a wonderful time for food -- funnel cakes, hot dogs, deep-fried Twinkies -- and colorful contests.


Best Hotel Spas for a Good Detox
(Oyster.com Recommends the Best Spas to Rejuvenate)
Start the New Year off right, and rejuvenate at 1 of the best hotel spas, recommended by Oyster.com.


Anthony Bourdain's LA Travel Tips
(Welcome to America's Exotic Wonderland)
Tony Bourdain has 48 hours in Los Angeles -- what he calls an exotic wonderland. Get his tips on not-to-miss eats, including In-N-Out Burger, along with a special breakfast recipe prepared by Tony.


London Nightclubs
(5 London Clubs Worth Jumping the Queues)
Get the scoop on London's top 5 nightclubs, including The Box and Ministry of Sound.


London Day Trips
(Memorable Places Near Bustling London)
Here's a list of quick day trips you may want to consider if you're visiting London, including getaways to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Brighton.