Post-Congress Excursion: Highlights of Cleveland
This tour of Cleveland’s top attractions includes visits to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Terminal Tower Observatory, and the historic Hotel Cleveland.
After breakfast on July 6, participants will walk to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Following the visit, they will have free time to enjoy lunch in downtown Cleveland, which offers a wide variety of restaurants and food courts.
In the afternoon, the group will head to the Terminal Tower Observatory to take in panoramic views of the city skyline. The day will conclude with a visit to the nearby Hotel Cleveland, where participants will enjoy a guided tour of the historic property followed by dinner at the Maker Restaurant.
Participants will spend an additional night at the convention center and depart after an included breakfast on July 7.
The total cost of the tour is $150 and includes all activities and meals except for lunch on July 6.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1995 on the shore of Lake Erie. Its iconic double-pyramid design and 162-foot tower were intended to echo the rebellious energy of the music, anchoring Cleveland as the undisputed home of rock history.
Inside, the excursion leads you through six levels of memorabilia, from the roots of the blues to the legends of the modern era. It is an essential pilgrimage for fans wanting to see the instruments and lyrics that shaped global culture.
Terminal Tower Observation Deck
Built in 1927 by the Van Sweringen brothers, the Terminal Tower was once the tallest building in North America outside New York. This Beaux-Arts landmark served as the centerpiece of a massive rail terminal, symbolizing Cleveland’s industrial peak.
The excursion to the 42nd-floor Observation Deck offers 360-degree views stretching 30 miles. From 668 feet up, you’ll see Lake Erie and the city skyline from a beautifully restored 1930s vantage point.
Hotel Cleveland
The Cleveland Hotel is a luxury hotel built in 1918 and the host of the 1925 EANA (the former E-USA) convention! We will be guided through the building’s interesting history and then have dinner at ‘Maker’s Restaurant,’ a restaurant in the hotel that offers authentic Cleveland-style food.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
Founded in 1913 “for the benefit of all the people forever,” the Cleveland Museum of Art is a neoclassical white-marble masterpiece in the heart of University Circle. Its original 1916 Beaux-Arts building now anchors a massive expansion featuring a soaring, glass-enclosed atrium that seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern design.
This world-class excursion offers access to over 61,000 works, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Impressionist paintings by Monet and Van Gogh. Best of all, general admission is free, allowing visitors to explore its renowned permanent collections and the interactive ArtLens Gallery at no cost.
Featured image: “Cleveland Night Skyline” by Erik Drost. Cropped by SashaFromSolon. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 (CC BY 2.0).