Bill and I just returned from a little getaway to Cleveland. We had such a great time together. We don't often go without at least one or both of the kids in tow so this was especially nice for an old married couple like us. Both Grace and Dan were busy and chose not to go so Dan played babysitter. He and Grace got along just fine. They actually do like one another! MOST of the time! Oh, and they kept the pets alive and well which is an added plus! *smirk*
We stayed in a hotel downtown and wow! It was absolutely gorgeous! I love that Cleveland has preserved their older buildings and this hotel is in one such place. Housed in the old Cleveland National Bank building, it has been rehabbed without losing one whit of it's delicious charm!
Our room was huge! The ceilings were 15 feet tall and we had a small sitting area with the TV, a kitchenette and a large bath. The refinished hardwood floors were beautiful!
Isn't this lobby something?
The ceilings were nothing short of glorious!
Oh did I do a happy dance when I saw these old elevators. This made me so happy!
And yes! I am a geek! *smile*
Just some incredibly beautiful architecture in the downtown area...
Many beautiful churches...
...and Official City buildings.
And their downtown parks are numerous and what wonderful art work...
Then down to the lakeshore...
...where you will find the "Dawg Pound"...
...and a little place called The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
No photos allowed beyond the lobby area but believe me...
...the museum is fabulous! We had the best time just looking and listening and reading...
and yup. We got to be there for the big Springsteen event...the opening of the "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land" exhibit. It was incredible.
And your tour is not yet over! Tomorrow I will share with you our visit to the "A Christmas Story" House and Museum, as well as take you along while we dine at a restaurant we saw on "Diners, Dive Ins and Dives" with Guy Fieri. Oh what a great time we had at Geraci's!
More on those tomorrow...
Wishing all of you a sweet, sweet week.
Much love!
