OT - The Most Cleveland Thing
I'm sure this is common knowledge, but I came across this today and it pretty much sums up my view of anything Ohio. Enjoy
When it comes to the revitalization of the rust-belt cities IMO
Pittsburgh is #1 - they've done an amazing job (as much as I hate to say it) at making their downtown vibrant, safe and a fun place to go.
Chicago #2 - Too much crime for me but still a fun place if you know where to go (and as importantly where NOT to go).
Cleveland #3 - Mistake on the Lake no longer. Lots of construction and people moving back downtown. Like him or hate him Dan Gilbert is helping the Cleveland city proper's rebirth. Side note - I have two sons who live downtown (Ohio City area) and love it. Wide areas of city still needing attention but they're getting better.
Detroit #4 - Still pretty rough guys. Nice to place to visit....no scatch that...it's NOT a nice place to visit. And i definitely wouldnt want to live there.
Ohio City is a great place for people in their 20-30's I have yet to get to Pittsburgh, but have heard many many great things.
It had been years since I was to Detroit and went for Tigerfest and was pretty sad to feel what I felt.
Yup, I lived in Cleveland proper my whole life and it's growth has been pretty impressive. Even the areas that get bad publicity aren't all that bad either. Lots of young folks moving into the trendier areas like Tremont, OC, and Downtown make it very fun.
Detroit is way cooler than you are giving it credit for.
It is never going to be Chicago, but nobody including Chicago is going to match Detroit in cool, and in genuineness of the people either.
Cleveland is cool place to be also.
Cannot speak for Pittsburgh, having only driven through. BTW---screw PSU, and the Steelers too.
The Drive
The Fumble
Antonio Brown Goes Enter the Dragon On Your Face
But this is forever the winner in my book for "Most Cleveland" (no Cleveland thread is ever complete without it):
Never been, have no intentions to visit. I do want to eventually make it to columbu$ just once for The Game. And then get the hell out of dodge and never go back.