Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (pronounced /ˈkliːvlənd/) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County the most populous county in the state. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles (97 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 economy has diversified, becoming more service-based, with growth in the financial, insurance, legal, and healthcare sectors. Cleveland is also home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Cleveland, Ohio, located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, is on the southern shore of Lake Erie and part of the Great Lakes Region, the country’s largest fresh water resource.
More and more visitors are discovering that one of Cleveland’s best kept secrets is the charm of its neighborhoods, the city’s true heart and soul. Ethnic neighborhoods retain much of their Old World cultural background from food to festivals. Other diverse neighborhoods blend art galleries, indie theatres, gastropubs and blue-collar watering holes. To discover the wonderful treasures of the city of Cleveland, take a tour of its neighborhoods.