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Why Cleveland Is Not A 'Mistake On The Lake'

Cleveland is so much more than its reputation.

Breanna Sprenger
Aug 31, 2016
Cleveland, OH
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Why Cleveland Is Not A 'Mistake On The Lake'
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I was born and raised here in Cleveland, Ohio. As I've gotten older, I became aware of the reputation Cleveland gets; I've heard Cleveland being called "The Mistake On The Lake." But Cleveland is far from being a mistake. Cleveland is the land that I love, and I'm proud to say that I am from here. If you are considering making a trip to Cleveland, do it! And If you aren't considering visiting Cleveland, I hope that by the end of this article, you will make it a consideration.

Between Cleveland's beautiful Metroparks to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, there is something for everyone to do in Cleveland. Lake Erie is beautiful to go see and watch the sunset with your family and friends. Go take a walk in one of the Metroparks, go to the art museum to look at some art, eat dinner at a restaurant downtown. Go to a Cavs, Indians or Browns game while you are at it. Go see a play at Playhouse Square, which is the largest performing arts center in the United States outside of New York. If you get sick while you are here, you are in some of the best hand — Cleveland Clinic is known nationwide for its health care. The Cleveland Orchestra plays at Severance Hall and is worldwide known for its excellence. The Cleveland Orchestra is referred to as a member of the "Big Five." Sports-wise, the Cleveland Indians is currently in first place. We are also home to Cleveland Browns which is our football team.

Cleveland was put back on the national stage when the Cleveland Cavaliers won a championship for the first time in 52 years. I was watching game seven knowing that if we won, it would be a historic event. I sat through that whole game nervously watching each play, hoping for the best. When the game was finally over and we had won, pure happiness echoed through the city and Cleveland's suburbs; happy tears, fireworks and screams of enjoyment followed. Cleveland finally did it. The happiness continued to the parade that was held downtown where 1.3 million people came to celebrate the win.

I hope you visit Cleveland and see that the reputation for this city is incorrect.

See you in Believeland!

Sincerely,

A Girl who Loves CLE

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