Come to Cleveland Plus when you want to cruise a crooked river at sunset, dine at the restaurants of culinary innovators, pay tribute to rock and roll legends or host a truly memorable convention. From major league sports action to Broadway blockbusters . . . discover the unexpected side of Cleveland Plus.

We revere US Presidents. Don't believe us? Check out ourPresidents at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, the McKinley Museum and National Memorial, The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center or the National First Ladies Library.

We're all about "the Benjamins." You can find the history and value of money at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Learning Center and Money Museum. Tour the historic, architectural wonder, one of 12 regional Reserve Banks in the United States.

We have one market in which it is always worth investing. Cleveland's West Side Market was ranked one of "10 Great Public Spaces in America" and the Food Network's Alton Brown recently pointed to it as being a top 10 destination in the US for foodies. Its collection of handmade pastas, crusty breads, spicy falafel sandwiches and fresh fruits and veggies make for a singular Cleveland culinary experience.

The heart of rock and roll is still beating in Cleveland. What can we say? There's a reason the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Cleveland and you can feel the beat in everything that happens here. Pigs flew at Pink Floyd's Stadium show in '94, Phish jammed Blossom in '00, Bono belted out U2's greatest hits at The Q in '01, MMW's jazz licks swirled the House of Blues in '05, and the Black Keys played a secret show at The Beachland's tavern in '08. So, whether it's 80,000 people or 100 people, you can be sure Cleveland's rock venues (like Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, The Grog Shop, Blossom Music Center and others) are on the tour itinerary.

Our musical tastes are diverse. If your idea of the classics isn't Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, our Cleveland Orchestra consistently ranks as one of the top in the world. And, if you enjoy a good polka or an hour of African drumming, you can find it all – including the latest local and national emerging bands – on the eclectic programming on our college radio stations.

We appreciate the arts. In 2007, the Akron Art Museum reopened to international acclaim after a $37 million expansion and renovation. Now the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is in the midst of a mega-expansion that will allow more of its mega-collection to be displayed. CMA is one of the top five museums of art in the nation, featuring free admission to the permanent collection. And, be it the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cinematheque, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Western Reserve Historical Society or the Cleveland Play House, you need to spend more than a day to fully explore the arts, culture and entertainment of the one-square mile that is University Circle. Oh, and if you thought the Midwest played it safe, think again. We have our share of cutting edge arts including Ingenuity Fest, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Cleveland Public Theatre, Cleveland International Film Festival and more.

We eat (and drink) well. In 2008, SustainLane ranked Cleveland as a leading city in local food and agriculture, noting, "Clevelanders should have ample opportunity toeat right, with 225 community gardens and 25 for-profit farms within the city limits… and more on the way, thanks to a new zoning classification for the Urban Garden District." With more than 117 ethnicities living here, we have a host of great eateries that reflect this diverse culture and array of superb, independently-owned restaurants that share a commitment to their community and a passion for excellence in food and service. Lots of our chef/restaurateurs specialize in doing new takes on old favorites like beef cheek pierogi at Michael Symon's Lola, a Lake Erie Monster grilled cheese with walleye at Melt Bar & Grilled or the Ohio Corn Linguine Carbonara and other farm-to-table feasts prepared by Jonathon Sawyer at the eco-friendly The Greenhouse Tavern.

Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland was Ohio's first microbrewery. The brewery is an eco-friendly business that explores alternative fuels, recycling, vermicomposting, organic gardening and energy efficiency and it names many of its beers in honor of Cleveland history: Eliot Ness, Commodore Perry, Holy Moses (after Moses Cleaveland), etc. Today, Fat Heads, Brew Kettle, Chardon Brew Works, Cornerstone Brewing, Rocky River Brewing, Indigo Imp, Thirsty Dog, Hoppin' Frog, Willoughby Brewing and other breweries add their own distinct ales, lagers, porters and stouts to our beer scene.

Cleveland Plus also boasts more wineries per square mile than anywhere else in the state. While you're savoring a favorite blend, discover award-winning ice wines, grown in our unique Northeast Ohio climate.

We're in touch with our heritage. From the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage to Karamu House (one of the first-established African American theaters), Cleveland Plus celebrates its history, its heritage and its diversity. Just 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland, visitors can immerse themselves in the Amish culture in both Geauga and Holmes counties. From shopping for handmade crafts and quilts to making our own cheese balls, we've come to admire this simple way of life.

We're in tune with nature. That's why we enjoy rest and relaxation in our "emerald necklace," a network of 16 reservations across 22,000 acres that includes walking, bicycle and horse trails, parks, picnic areas and golf courses. Just minutes from downtown Cleveland is the entrance to Ohio's only national park and the sixth most visited national park in the US . . . Cuyahoga Valley. The 22-mile Towpath Trail is a favorite among joggers and bikers, but more sedentary types can enjoy the view from the window of a vintage car on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. And you can skip the fishing trip to Canada because we're known as the "Walleye Capital of the World." Shallow Lake Erie, the fourth largest of the five Great Lakes and the eleventh largest globally, offers swimming, sailing and winter surfing opportunities. Travel the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail, part of the America's National byways, to get a glimpse of these maritime landmarks. Several lighthouses are open seasonally to explore--Fairport Harbor, Marblehead and South Bass Island.

We're good sports. Cleveland Plus is the proud home of the Indians, the Cavs, the Browns and the Gladiators. The area also boasts minor league baseball teams (Lake County Captains and the Akron Aeros), Lake Erie Monsters hockey and an array of roller derby teams. And nearby Canton is the original home of the National Football League and the site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a tribute to all the pigskin greats. Prefer just putting around? With hundreds of public golf courses, single-digit handicappers and wannabe Tiger Woods will find a green to fit their skills in Cleveland Plus.

It's all affordable AND accessible. The region's cost of living is almost four percent less than the national average. According to Runzheimer International's Guide to Daily Travel Prices, Cleveland features lower airfare and lower hotel rates as well as lower costs for food and entertainment then many cities in our competitive set. Plus, Cleveland Plus residents enjoy an average commute time of only 24 minutes. In fact, Real Simple magazine recently named Cleveland one of the top time-saving cities in America based on factors important to meeting planners like walkability, airport on-time performance, broadband and wireless availability, recycling access and restaurants.

So come to Cleveland Plus for a destination that's easy to get to, easy to get around and oh-so easy to love.