The Truth About Ohio

It's not that bad!! I must admit that when my parents decided that Cleveland seemed like the ideal spot for a family vacation I was a little weary. However, when I arrived, I was overwhelmed by the city's beauty and charm. One of the first stops on our trip was, of course, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.


Honestly, I didn't think the museum was going to be as good as it was...it was absolutely amazing. It was less like a museum and more like an artistic display of the evolution of music over time. The genres of music displayed included not only rock & roll, but also hip hop, r&b, gospel, pop, and much much more. I saw everything from Elvis' Cadillac to Run DMC's famous Adidas Superstars, to Jay-Z's hockey jersey. I even saw the red leather jacket from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video! Unfortunately, photos could not be taken inside the hall, but memories will forever remain.

Another one of my adventures in Cleveland included a fishing trip on Lake Erie. The entire city sits on the great lake and it is beautiful. People were jetskiing and sailboating all over the place. The atmosphere is wonderful, however the city is not very diverse. The racial population is split down the middle between black and white, but there are not very many other racial groups. The only Asian person I saw played for the Indians, surprisingly. Despite this, there was still a cultural feel to the city as large Puerto Rican, Italian, and Greek festivals are put on every year. As for the fashion department, a certain style did not particularly jump out at me, but I could see a lot of potential if a few more streetwear stores opened up. Possible business venture anyone? I think so.

So even though Ohio doesn't sound like the greatest of vacation destinations, I would definitely suggest Cleveland for the summer. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alone makes the trip worth while. Well that's all for now! Peace out.