About Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio is the most populated city in the entire state, with a population of nearly 500,000 people. The city was named in 1796 after General Moses Cleveland, who led the Connecticut Land Company that put Cleveland into townships. The city sits on the edge of Lake Eerie and is the 14th largest city in the United States. Cleveland has 5 nicknames but is most known as "Forest City." There is plenty of things to see and do in the area.

Cleveland is a great place in the south to visit, rich in history and fun. It is one of the top cities for business and international travel! Although Cleveland is known for hot, humid summers and snowy, cold winters, the many attractions available keep people coming to the city. Cleveland is home to the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Browns stadium, the A Christmas Story House, and many other exciting places. To find out more about any of these businesses, a great place to start is in the Cleveland, Ohio yellow pages or a Cleveland, Ohio business directory. Both of these are available in print editions as well as online versions. These venues will give you more information such as hours of operation, prices, addresses, and telephone numbers. The city has plenty of love for professional sports, with professional football, baseball,basketball, and hockey teams. The Cleveland Browns in the NFL, Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, Cleveland Indians in the MLB, and the Lake Eerie Monsters in the NHL. Check out all of the sports teams on their respective Web sites, or visit the Browns or Indians stadiums in the downtown area.

Outdoor activities are abundant in Cleveland. The city boasts more golf courses than any other US city, and ranks second in recreational activities out of 364 other cities. There are plenty of beautiful and spacious parks as well as the Cleveland Botanical Gardens that honors beautiful landscaped greenery, plants, flowers, and more, all great for the outdoor person. Fishing and hiking are favorite activities among the locals. Horseback riding and skiing in the winter are also favorite outdoor activities in Cleveland.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan