Day 4 - Rock and Roll (and science!)

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Today we stopped at the place Cleveland is most famous for, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Surprisingly, neither of us have been here before and we were really excited to finally experience it! This H.O.F is world famous and after opening its doors in 1995, it has educated many fans and scholars on the history and importance of Rock and Roll.

Outside the museum there was a display of large guitars that all were painted with a different style.

Once in the building, we were not allowed to take pictures. However, there were many displays that were as colorful and creative as the guitars above! We saw a large display on the development of Rock and Roll, the rejection of it, and the many people who have contributed to the movement. Elvis Presley and the Beatles both had a lot of space dedicated to them were people were able to walk by and not only read about them, but see outfits and instruments that they used in the past! There were certain sections where you could listen to music by putting on headphones, learning the influence and background behind some of the famous songs that are played on the radio today. It was really cool to see.

Neither of us play an instrument so we couldn't fully appreciate the full context of the measeum, but if you are in any way interested in music, visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a must! It is something that makes Cleveland very unique and famous, and it is sometimes even placed in movies (like "The Rocker" and such). Recently The Red Hot Chili Peppers were inducted into the museum, where many famous musicians came for the celebration! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame helps keep Cleveland lively and fun, and we are so lucky to have it!

Lunch - Hard Rock Cafe
It only seemed appropriate to go to lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe, located right by tower city in downtown Cleveland. This is a very famous restaurant found all over the world, and it is only appropriate one be placed in the Rock and Roll city as well! There is a variety of food, but we both stuck to a burger and a sandwich to keep it simple!

Science Museum
Not quite sticking to our Rock and Roll theme for the day, the Science museum is conveniently located right next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so of course we were going to swing by! This is a place we remember attending on field trips and with our families, it was always full of fun things to do that never get old. It makes learning fun and science very interesting. It holds special events, such as the body exhibit, and the space of the building always holds a variety of things to do. The I-MAX Theatre is also located attached to the museum, and if we weren't on a budget we would have liked to end the day off there. The large screen is great for providing a 3D movie experience without the glasses, and it is especially good for documentaries and nature films.

It was a great, enlightening day to spend downtown! We look forward to our next trip out.