While 2018 promises to be the best year yet, 2017 was still a great one for Cleveland. What is perhaps most memorable about 2017 was that it was the year that Cleveland was recognized by a national audience for the spectacular city that it is. Many organizations and publications all across the country have praised Cleveland in the recent past, and we think that’s worth celebrating. Your heart will swell with hometown pride when you discover the fantastic ways that Cleveland has received recognition over the past year.
- Cleveland was named one of the Best of The World by National Geographic Traveler.
Erik Drost/Flickr Cleveland’s melting pot of ethnic communities, artists, musicians, and dreamers earned it international acclaim when National Geographic Traveler recognized it in the culture category. Our industrial city is undergoing a cultural shift, and things are looking bright here in The Land. We Clevelanders think the honor is well deserved, as we are the best location in the nation!
- Cleveland was named as one of the nation’s most popular cities in Travel + Leisure’s annual “America’s Favorite Places” survey.
Erik Drost/Flickr We made the top 20, proving that Clevelanders are overflowing with pride for their hometown.
- That same survey found that Clevelanders are among the friendliest people in the nation.
Erik Drost/Flickr Though we’re on the edge of the Midwest, Clevelanders exude Midwestern charm and warmth. We’re a big city with a small town attitude, so of course we’re going to be friendly! On this list, we came in at the 14th friendliest city in the nation. Not too shabby!
- It also found that Cleveland is one of the top five most underrated cities in the nation.
Erik Drost/Flickr Cleveland is the fourth most underrated city, making it something of a hidden gem. To read more, check out our full article here.
- The Travel Channel applauded our super cool ice skating rink in Public Square.
Erik Drost/Flickr The Travel Channel compiled a list of 16 super cool outdoor ice skating rinks, and our own spectacular skating rink made the list. Though this attraction is still a newbie in Public Square, locals already love it. For more information, check out our full article here.
- Forbes recognized Cleveland as a great place for new businesses.
Erik Drost/Flickr Our economic environment makes the city a great place to launch a new business, particularly if it is a health-tech and high-tech company. The article also notes that the cost of living here is significantly lower than that of comparable cities.
- Cleveland was hailed as one of the top cities for job seekers by Glassdoor.
Tim Evanson/Flickr Out of 25 cities in the nation, Cleveland was listed as the ninth best for individuals seeking their dream job.
- The Los Angeles Times challenged our “mistake on the lake” misnomer.
Erik Drost/Flickr In mid-July, author Fran Golden described Cleveland as “cool,” noting the booming food and art scenes, as well as the revitalization of entire neighborhoods and districts.
- RewardExpert named Greater Cleveland as one of the best cities for a staycation.
Erik Drost/Flickr According to RewardExpert, a staycation is like a vacation… except you never leave your hometown! The goal is to explore your city and experience it like a tourist would, and such an experience in Cleveland is truly amazing. We came out as the seventh best city in the nation for a staycation.
There is much to love here in the best location in the nation, and the rest of the country is starting to see what we Clevelanders have cherished all along. This truly is a spectacular place to be, and 2018 promises to be our best year yet!
Erik Drost/Flickr
Cleveland’s melting pot of ethnic communities, artists, musicians, and dreamers earned it international acclaim when National Geographic Traveler recognized it in the culture category. Our industrial city is undergoing a cultural shift, and things are looking bright here in The Land. We Clevelanders think the honor is well deserved, as we are the best location in the nation!
We made the top 20, proving that Clevelanders are overflowing with pride for their hometown.
Though we’re on the edge of the Midwest, Clevelanders exude Midwestern charm and warmth. We’re a big city with a small town attitude, so of course we’re going to be friendly! On this list, we came in at the 14th friendliest city in the nation. Not too shabby!
Cleveland is the fourth most underrated city, making it something of a hidden gem. To read more, check out our full article here.
The Travel Channel compiled a list of 16 super cool outdoor ice skating rinks, and our own spectacular skating rink made the list. Though this attraction is still a newbie in Public Square, locals already love it. For more information, check out our full article here.
Our economic environment makes the city a great place to launch a new business, particularly if it is a health-tech and high-tech company. The article also notes that the cost of living here is significantly lower than that of comparable cities.
Tim Evanson/Flickr
Out of 25 cities in the nation, Cleveland was listed as the ninth best for individuals seeking their dream job.
In mid-July, author Fran Golden described Cleveland as “cool,” noting the booming food and art scenes, as well as the revitalization of entire neighborhoods and districts.
According to RewardExpert, a staycation is like a vacation… except you never leave your hometown! The goal is to explore your city and experience it like a tourist would, and such an experience in Cleveland is truly amazing. We came out as the seventh best city in the nation for a staycation.
For more on life in The Land, check out these vintage photos of Cleveland’s automotive industry.
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