On this tasting tour in Little Italy, visit 3 restaurants and a bakery to savor mouthwatering dishes at long-standing eateries. Sample delicious cuisine like classic Sicilian dishes at a 30-year-old restaurant, artisanal pasta made by an award-winning chef, and traditional Italian desserts. Explore the generations-old Italian culture as you learn about its people, philosophies, and most importantly, the food. Savor specialized dishes from a variety of eateries including 3 restaurants and a bakery. During the 1800s and early 1900s, many Italian immigrants came to Ohio and settled in Little Italy as they started life in a new country. As years passed and the neighborhood grew, one thing that has not changed is the exquisite food. The best Italian and Italian American cuisine can still be found here in restaurants all within walking distance of each other.
Visit the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum to wander exhibits, interactive kiosks, and collections from some of the most influential rock musicians. From Metallica to Chuck Berry, the legends in the hallowed halls of this music beckon rock 'n roll fans across all generations. Started in 1983 by Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has since inducted over 200 bands and artists into its hallowed halls. Learn about the induction process from detailed exhibits around the museum and check out iconic pieces of gear from your favorite artists. From Johnny Cash's 1979 touring bus to Kurt Cobain's Fender guitar, discover the instruments, outfits, and accessories used by artists during the peak of their careers. With 4 theaters, several interactive areas, and 7 floors of exhibits to uncover, dive into the stories that define the character and rock 'n roll attitudes of the genre's best artists.
The museum opened on June 6, 1916, after many years of planning. Its creation was made possible by Cleveland industrialists Hinman B. Hurlbut, John Huntington, and Horace Kelley, all of whom bequeathed money specifically for an art museum, as well as by Jeptha H. Wade II, whose Wade Park property was donated for the site. The endowments established by these founders continue to support the museum. The original neoclassic building of white Georgian marble was designed by the Cleveland firm of Hubbell & Benes and was constructed at a cost of $1.25 million. Located north of the Wade Lagoon, it forms the focus of the city’s Fine Arts Garden.
In the 1830s, Cleveland’s first natural history collections were housed in a small wooden building on Public Square. Its two rooms were crowded with animal specimens, earning it the nickname “the Ark.” The gentlemen who frequented the Ark had a passion for the natural sciences. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was founded in 1920 in the spirit of this group. Today, the Museum is considered among the finest institutions of its kind in North America.
Regarded by many music-lovers as one of the world's most beautiful concert halls, Severance Hall opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Designed by the Cleveland architectural firm Walker & Weeks, the building is named for John L. Severance and his wife, Elisabeth, who initially pledged $1 million for its construction. Elisabeth died unexpectedly early in the design process, and John Severance made additional contributions toward the building in her memory. The building’s architectural significance has been recognized by local and national preservation societies, including the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places, and Severance Hall is a recipient of the Honor Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.