Every city has its charm, but what makes Cleveland the best city in the world is its unforgettable people. We Clevelanders are a unique bunch, to be sure, but what makes us different is really our greatest strength. From our devotion to all things Cleveland to our culinary prowess, these nine things go to show that people from Cleveland are among the very best around.
- Cleveland is inclusive.
Flickr/Thom Sheridan In Cleveland, you don’t have to conform to any norm to fit in. Heck, you don’t even have to be Irish to take the day off work on St. Patrick’s Day and join the thousands of people who gather downtown for the parade. You’d be hard-pressed to find a city as welcoming as Cleveland.
- Clevelanders rock.
Flickr/Erik Drost Cleveland is the birthplace of rock and roll, and just about everyone here would be proud to tell you that. From the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to our world-famous orchestra, Cleveland makes you want to break into song.
- Clevelanders go out of their way to help one another.
Facebook/Greater Cleveland Volunteers Thanks to great organizations like the Greater Cleveland Volunteers, the charity and social work opportunities in Clevelandare virtually endless. From tutoring inner-city youths after school to feeding the homeless, there’s nothing we wouldn’t do to help out our neighbors.
- Clevelanders are loyal.
Flickr/Erik Drost It takes a special kind of dedication to be a Cleveland sports fan. For every spirit-lifting Cavs win there is an equal and opposite Browns loss. But that won’t keep us down for long, and Clevelanders will always rush to defend what’s theirs, even outside the realm of sports. It’s not called Believeland for nothing.
- We know how to have a good time.
Flickr/Erik Drost Spend a night on the town with a seasoned Clevelander and you’ll soon see that few cities have a nightlife quite like Cleveland’s. Whether you’re dancing the night away at an exclusive club or winding your way down East 4th Street, you’re guaranteed a great time with amazing people. Just try to keep up.
- Clevelanders are the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.
Flickr/Erik Drost Philadelphia may call itself “The City of Brotherly Love,” but they don’t have anything on Cleveland. The sheer amount of friendly faces you’ll see strolling downtown will make you feel welcome no matter where you come from.
- We know our way around the kitchen.
Flickr/stu_spivack Cleveland has some of the best food in the world, period. Whether you’re craving authentic pasta dishes in Little Italy or chowing down on a gloriously messy Polish Boy, Clevelanders have the culinary chops to satisfy any appetite.
- No one respects nature like Cleveland.
Flickr/Yu-Hong Hen Cleveland isn’t called the Forest City for nothing. Thousands of acres of public parks and natural reservations are scattered throughout the city, and there’s nothing Clevelanders love more than enjoying the fruits of nature by keeping this land pristine for generations to come.
- Clevelanders are always ready for tomorrow.
Flickr/joiseyshowaa As the world continues to change, Cleveland and its people lead the way. Whether we’re saving lives with breakthrough medical innovations at our internationally-recognized hospitals or simply showing random acts of kindness to our neighbors, Clevelanders are doing their part to build a brighter future for the world.
What is your favorite thing about Clevelanders? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
Flickr/Thom Sheridan
In Cleveland, you don’t have to conform to any norm to fit in. Heck, you don’t even have to be Irish to take the day off work on St. Patrick’s Day and join the thousands of people who gather downtown for the parade. You’d be hard-pressed to find a city as welcoming as Cleveland.
Flickr/Erik Drost
Cleveland is the birthplace of rock and roll, and just about everyone here would be proud to tell you that. From the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to our world-famous orchestra, Cleveland makes you want to break into song.
Facebook/Greater Cleveland Volunteers
Thanks to great organizations like the Greater Cleveland Volunteers, the charity and social work opportunities in Clevelandare virtually endless. From tutoring inner-city youths after school to feeding the homeless, there’s nothing we wouldn’t do to help out our neighbors.
It takes a special kind of dedication to be a Cleveland sports fan. For every spirit-lifting Cavs win there is an equal and opposite Browns loss. But that won’t keep us down for long, and Clevelanders will always rush to defend what’s theirs, even outside the realm of sports. It’s not called Believeland for nothing.
Spend a night on the town with a seasoned Clevelander and you’ll soon see that few cities have a nightlife quite like Cleveland’s. Whether you’re dancing the night away at an exclusive club or winding your way down East 4th Street, you’re guaranteed a great time with amazing people. Just try to keep up.
Philadelphia may call itself “The City of Brotherly Love,” but they don’t have anything on Cleveland. The sheer amount of friendly faces you’ll see strolling downtown will make you feel welcome no matter where you come from.
Flickr/stu_spivack
Cleveland has some of the best food in the world, period. Whether you’re craving authentic pasta dishes in Little Italy or chowing down on a gloriously messy Polish Boy, Clevelanders have the culinary chops to satisfy any appetite.
Flickr/Yu-Hong Hen
Cleveland isn’t called the Forest City for nothing. Thousands of acres of public parks and natural reservations are scattered throughout the city, and there’s nothing Clevelanders love more than enjoying the fruits of nature by keeping this land pristine for generations to come.
Flickr/joiseyshowaa
As the world continues to change, Cleveland and its people lead the way. Whether we’re saving lives with breakthrough medical innovations at our internationally-recognized hospitals or simply showing random acts of kindness to our neighbors, Clevelanders are doing their part to build a brighter future for the world.
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