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If you only do one thing: Visit the world's only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Designed by I.M. Pei, the museum lies right on Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland and features interactive exhibits and an always-changing series of special shows. What's new: When restoration of the fourth and final theater is completed in October, the Playhouse Square Center will be the largest performing arts center outside New York City. Old-faithful restaurant: You know you're going to get a good meal at Johnny's Bar, in Tremont. You walk through an old neighborhood bar to reach the handsome dining room, which serves traditional American fare. Of-the-moment restaurant: It's almost impossible but worth the trouble to get into Lola, also in Tremont. Food and Wine magazine named owner-chef Michael Symon one of the country's top 10 new chefs. With the kids: Set aside a day for outdoor play within the 19,000 acres of parkland known as the Emerald Necklace. This series of parks offers a zoo, paddleboats, bike paths and recreational areas. Side trip: Drive to Port Clinton and take the ferry across Lake Erie to South Bass Island, whose little village of Put-in-Bay was headquarters for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812. You can tour the small museum, take the elevator to the top of the memorial for a view that takes in Canada, and visit the open-air bars and cafes in the town. Off-the-beaten track: If halls of fame turn you on, proceed to the Polka Hall of Fame Museum, where photos and other memorabilia of famous polka musicians and dancers are on display. Average per-night lodging rate: $150 Distance from airport to city center: About 18 miles. Information: 800/321-1001, http://www.travelcleveland.com
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