Lake it or leave it
The Bengals continue their stretch on the road againt division – and in-state rivals – the Cleveland Browns, looking for a win against a team they’ve found hard to beat.
If you’re looking to getaway up North this weekend and catch the game, you’ll find Cleveland has something for everyone! (But hopefully a W for the Bengals.)
DIEHARD FAN
So, you want to stay close to the action, right? We have just the place for you. The Hilton Cleveland Downtown (100 Lakeside Ave. E) will keep you close to Game Dey at Huntington Bank Field, just a six-minute walk away. The hotel offers a great variety of room styles and views, an on-site restaurant, and an indoor pool. Stay here and stay as close as you can get to the action!
When it comes to food and drink, Cleveland has much to offer. Check out Dive Bar, under a 10-minute walk from both the hotel and stadium. Play skeeball, enjoy 24 beers on tap, and two huge bars. This location is the perfect place to enjoy sports and is open until 1 a.m. or later. Note that this is a drinks only only, and food CANNOT be found here.
If you have the time for a detour, stop in Canton for a visit to every football fan’s ultimate shrine, the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Even if you’ve been before, the museum is constantly updating its collection with new artifacts and exhibits.
ON THE BANDWAGON
If the game is just one of the things you’re doing in the Land, stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites (6020 Jefferson), just outside the city. The drive to the stadium is under 20 minutes, and the hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center with a variety of room types.
If you’re looking for a place to eat, try the Winking Lizard Tavern. The local chain has multiple locations and is a staple of the Cleveland area. Try the perogies paired with a drink from their enormous selection, including seasonal offerings.
Football season means it’s almost the holiday season, so get into the spirit of things with a visit to the iconic House from “A Christmas Story”? A guided tour through is a perfect adventure as you retrace the steps of Ralphie and see the fra-gi-le leg lamp. Be sure to drink your Ovaltine!
ALONG FOR THE RIDE
Making the road trip for the heck of it? Enjoy a stay at the InterContinental Cleveland (9801 Carnegie Ave.). The hotel is under a 20-minute drive or Uber trip away from the stadium and is located beside the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Ready for some food and drink? If you like sushi and other Japanese cuisine, Sora is a must-try location. It is just minutes from the stadium and located in The Flats, Cleveland’s premier entertainment and dining district.
Of course, no trip to Cleveland is complete without a visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Experience generations of musicians with artifacts and memorabilia from all genres and eras of music.
– Tanner Hockman