Tour starts in Cleveland and ends in Cincinnati
3 Nights – Cleveland / 3 Nights - Columbus / 3 Nights – Cincinnati
Days 1-4, Cleveland
Arrival: Land at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, collect your rental car or if you prefer we can arrange a transfer for you, Cleveland is a very walkable city.
With a world-renowned orchestra, acclaimed museums and a vibrant downtown performing arts district, Cleveland and culture go hand-in-hand.
Highlights:
• Explore University Circle, the most concentrated square mile of arts and culture in the nation. Start at the Cleveland Museum of Art, one of the country’s most prestigious art museums with 66,500 artworks spanning 6,000 years. Head next door to the recently transformed Cleveland Museum of Natural History, then take a short walk to the Cleveland Botanical Garden or the Cleveland History Centre.
• Stroll the marquee-lined Downtown streets of Playhouse Square, the country’s largest performing arts centre outside of New York City. Snap a picture with the district’s iconic outdoor chandelier before heading into one of the restored 1920s theatres for a show.
• Take in a performance at the historic Karamu House, recognized as America’s oldest African American producing theatre and home to legendary Black performers and artists through the ages, including poet Langston Hughes.
• Dig into the history and the modern sound of rock music at the world’s only Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where the greatest stories and biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll shine on. Seven floors of exhibits, video and “one-of-a-kind” memorabilia honouring rock’s greatest names await. Feeling inspired? Grab an instrument and jam out in the Rock Hall’s “Garage.”
• Head to the Great Lakes Science Centre to see space mission artifacts and a model space capsule at the NASA Glenn Visitor Centre before exploring the museum’s multi-floored interactive exhibits and IMAX theatre.
3 Nights – Cleveland
Standard Hotel:
Indigo Hotel Or Aloft Cleveland
Deluxe Hotel:
Hotel Cleveland or Hyatt Regency at the Arcade
Unique & Boutique Hotel:
Fidelity Hotel or Glidden House B&B
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Days 4-7, Columbus (2 1/2 hour drive)
Drive to Columbus and check into your hotel. Art lovers will want to stay in the Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, an upscale art-themed boutique hotel in the heart of the vibrant Short North Arts District. The Junto Hotel is walkable to the Centre of Science and Industry (COSI), National Veterans Memorial and Museum and Ohio Statehouse.
Highlights:
• Tour the Ohio Statehouse, a Greek Revival style building completed in 1861 that is a working government building and museum.
• See science in action at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) Downtown, named the best science museum in the country five times by USA Today.
• Visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, home to the world’s largest collection of Dale Chihuly's glass artwork in a botanical garden.
• Visit the Columbus Museum of Art, home to one of the country’s best impressionist and contemporary art collections, and a frequent host to traveling exhibitions that earn national acclaim.
• Learn about America’s military history at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, the only nationally designated museum that honours all Veterans from every branch and era of service.
3 Nights – Columbus
Standard Hotel: Drury Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown
Deluxe Hotel: Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph or the Hilton Columbus Downtown
Unique & Boutique Hotel: Hotel Leveque, Autograph Collection or the The Junto
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Days 7-9, Cincinnati (2 hour drive)
Explore the Cincy Region’s unique museums and vibrant cultural scene. Stay at the 21c Museum Hotel, connected to the Contemporary Arts Centre, or Hotel Covington, Kentucky’s top boutique hotel located in a historic department store.
Highlights:
• Stroll Over-the Rhine’s historic streets, home to Music Hall, Findlay Market, and colourful 19th-century architecture.
• See over 300 murals on an ArtWorks tour or visit standout street art like the James Brown mural and Clive the Alien, part of the biennial BLINK light and art festival.
• Go underground on a Queen City Underground beer tunnel tour, then grab a drink and hear live music at Ghost Baby.
• Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center or explore multiple museums at Union Terminal, an Art Deco former train station.
• Take a selfie at the American Sign Museum, full of vintage neon and retro signs.
• Try Cincinnati-style chili at Skyline or a classic chili parlor like Camp Washington Chili.
• Stop by the Taft Museum of Art, housed in a historic mansion with a refined collection.
• End the day with a BB Riverboats cruise on the Ohio River.
3 Nights – Cincinnati
Standard Hotel: AC Hotel Cincinnati at the Banks or 21c Museum Hotel
Deluxe Hotel: The Cincinnatian Hotel or the The Lytle Park Hotel
Unique & Boutique Hotel: Kinley Cincinnati Downtown or Hotel Covington
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Day 10, last day in Cincy
Final morning options:
• Walk the Roebling Suspension Bridge into Northern Kentucky.
• Have breakfast at Anchor Grill, a local Covington favorite since 1946.
• Take the Newport Gangster Tour and enjoy one last bourbon stop on The B-Line, like New Riff Distilling.
• Return your rental car or we can arrange a transfer if you have already dropped your car and head to the Airport.
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All Locations
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Package Cost:
The following package costs are per person based on 2 adults sharing and include economy flights from the UK to Cleveland and home from Cincinnati, Car Hire and 9 Nights hotel accommodation on a room only board basis.
November - March
Standard Hotel = From £1,359
Deluxe Hotel = From £1,599
Unique & Boutique Hotel = From £1,599
April - June & September - October
Standard Hotel = From £1,529
Deluxe Hotel = From £1,799
Unique & Boutique Hotel = From £1,799
July & August
Standard Hotel = From £1,749
Deluxe Hotel = From £2,049
Unique & Boutique Hotel = From £2,049
