Traveling baseball card exhibit in Cleveland during the National

nam812 · July 16, 2007 12:29AM

I remember a recent thread about a traveling baseball card exhibit that will be in Cleveland while the National convention is there. I will be at the National on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and was wondering if anyone still had this information. Venue, address, hours of availablity, etc....

Also, the Indians are on the road that weekend, so besides the Rock and Roll hall of fame, can any Ohio members chime in with some fun things to do in that area after the show ends (the show probably around 6PM each day)

Thanks in advance for any help.

lostdart58 · July 16, 2007 12:50AM

The Rock and Roll HOF closes at 5:30PM on Fridays and Sundays but is open till 9PM on Saturdays ( summer hours)

nam812 · July 16, 2007 12:57AM

<< so besides the Rock and Roll hall of fame,..... >>

Thanks anyway lostdart. LOL

Also, I found the traveling basbeall exhibit, its at the Great Lakes Science Center, but I am still interested to hear about any other cool things to do to kill an evening in Ohio. (except for the rock and roll hall of fame lol)

lostdart58 · July 16, 2007 12:59AM

If you are driving, about an hour away is one of the best amusement parks in that part of the country.

Cedar Point

nam812 · July 16, 2007 1:00AM

I am driving, thanks for the link.

lostdart58 · July 16, 2007 1:01AM

<< 

<< so besides the Rock and Roll hall of fame,..... >>

Thanks anyway lostdart. LOL

Also, I found the traveling basbeall exhibit, its at the Great Lakes Science Center, but I am still interested to hear about any other cool things to do to kill an evening in Ohio. (except for the rock and roll hall of fame lol) >>

I am not an Ohio resident either, so I GUESS I SHOULDN'T AT ALL BE REPLYING TO YOUR THREAD!!

JohnnyD · July 16, 2007 1:35AM

The Indians have 2 minor league teams in the area. The Akron Aeros are a AA team about an hour south of the IX center and the Lake County Captains are a Single A team about an hour east of the IX Center. Both stadiums are awesome, both teams put on a good show at a great price. I am sure if you check out the Indians.com website they will link you to schedules, directions, etc...I live in the Cleveland area and go to 4-5 game a year at those two sites and always have a good time. John

nam812 · July 16, 2007 1:59AM

<< I am not an Ohio resident either, so I GUESS I SHOULDN'T AT ALL BE REPLYING TO YOUR THREAD!!

>>

Touchy touchy. You made a simple mistake, don't beat yourself up over it.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 2:01AM

Thanks for the minor league info John, and for not quoting the rock and roll hall of fame hours to me. LOL Sorry, I couldn't resist.

BigDaddyBowman · July 16, 2007 3:02AM

I live about 10 minutes from the I-X center (where the National is) It is located on the Southwest part of Cleveland..not actually in the heart of the city. You will have to go "downtown" to go to Rock Hall and and Great Lakes Science center which has the Baseball America exhibit. I posted those pics of it previously.

If you havn't been to yet...I reccomend going to Canton which is about 45 min-hour from the I-X center..maybe closer depending on where you are staying. The football Hall of Fame induction is the samw eekend I beleive, and thay have autograph signings and ALOT of festivities. Its truely an experiece. I posted the pics from Troy Aikman's induction last year on this forum. PM me if you want anymore info.

If you are into amusement parks, Cedar Point in Sandusky (about 45 mins. west of Cleveland) is one of the best parks in the country.
The Browns training camp in Berea is VERY close to the IX center...not sure of the dates, but you could catch a practice. I would think their website would have info.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 3:10AM

Thanks for all the info Bowman, it must have been your thread I was thinking of.

alnavman · July 16, 2007 3:29AM

the two suggestions about the Football Hall of Fame and Cedar Point are both great suggestiions, both within a few hours of Cleveland. There is also another amusement park which is Geauga Lake which is also nearby. It's not as flashy as Cedar Point but still worthwhile. Geauga Lake has a water park which is included in the admissiion price....Cedar POint has one also but it's an additional charge.

al.

lostdart58 · July 16, 2007 3:45AM

<< 

<< I am not an Ohio resident either, so I GUESS I SHOULDN'T AT ALL BE REPLYING TO YOUR THREAD!!

>>

Touchy touchy. You made a simple mistake, don't beat yourself up over it. >>

NO, I didn't make a mistake.......I was trying to nicely inform you ( and others that might read this thread) that in case you had made plans for the R&R HOF AFTER 6PM, you could ONLY do it on Saturday.

Boopotts · July 16, 2007 3:58AM

<< If you are driving, about an hour away is one of the best amusement parks in that part of the country.

Cedar Point >>

In all honesty, this is probably the best amusement park in the entire free world. If there are any roller coaster junkies here who haven't made it to Cedar Point yet I would strongly recommend canning a day at the National for a day here. Just don't ride the Ripcord with a hungover Hungarian woman. I speak from experience.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 4:18AM

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nam812 · July 16, 2007 4:19AM

Thanks for the info Boo. That's the kind of stuff I asked for in my OP. Do you happen to know what time the Rock and Roll hall of fame closes?

alnavman · July 16, 2007 4:42AM

Cleveland Rock and Roll HOF web site

alnavman · July 16, 2007 4:43AM

Hours
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
(open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays)

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Summer Hours: From Memorial Day (May 26, 2007) to Labor Day (September 1, 2007), the Museum is also open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays.

*Hours subject to change without notice

Boopotts · July 16, 2007 4:50AM

<< Thanks for the info Boo. That's the kind of stuff I asked for in my OP. Do you happen to know what time the Rock and Roll hall of fame closes? >>

A little bird told me that it was open late on Saturdays but closes early on Fridays and Sundays. I don't know the specific hours, but I hope this helps.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 4:52AM

Thank you Alnavman, you are a good man, but my asking for the hours was a little joke on the thin skinned lostdart because in my OP I had said "besides the rock and roll hall of fame" and his post directly after mine, as if he didn't even read it, was about some of the hours of operation of that particular attraction. He did mean well though, bless his heart.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 4:52AM

<< A little bird told me that it was open late on Saturdays but closes early on Fridays and Sundays. I don't know the specific hours, but I hope this helps. >>

You don't say?

JohnnyD · July 16, 2007 5:50AM

Cleveland Browns training camp runs July 27 - august 23 in Berea, Ohio. The camp is literrally 10 minutes away from the IX center and practices are free to the public. I take my son at least once or twice every year and it is pretty neat. You can get pretty close to the players as the yare running drills, scrimmaging, etc...Cleveland Browns website did not give open practice times yet. Neat, free thing to do after spending all your cash on cards! John

Boopotts · July 16, 2007 5:57AM

<< 

<< A little bird told me that it was open late on Saturdays but closes early on Fridays and Sundays. I don't know the specific hours, but I hope this helps. >>

You don't say? >>

Also, if none of this appeals to you I heard there's a new baseball card themed novel out that should be a good read if you're just looking to pass some time. I can't think of the name off hand; maybe a board member here can provide some details?

lostdart58 · July 16, 2007 6:00AM

[qAlso, if none of this appeals to you I heard there's a new baseball card themed novel out that should be a good read if you're just looking to pass some time. I can't think of the name off hand; maybe a board member here can provide some details? >>

Maybe three of four more threads on that book would be in order.

CDsNuts · July 16, 2007 6:10AM

I'm currently writing a novel that centers around a guy who goes to the National and buys a 1989 Bowman factory set, only to open it up and find a 1952 Topps set in mint condition. Upon hearing about this, Mr. Mint sends a team of ninjas after the guy to procure the set. It's really exciting, and you won't believe the twist at the end.....

nam812 · July 16, 2007 6:12AM

Lost - You are an angry, unpleasant man, and I don't particularly care for you. In the short time that i've been here I've seen that a lot of your posts spew negativity (ie - this thread wont be here long, ie - oh yeah that what we need another thread like that, etc....) Get happy or get lost...dart58. Go pet a puppy for God's sake.

"You're a horrible little man, with a horrible little mind, that has to go around yanking other men's ex-wives upper arms to get attention."

10 points to anyone that knows where the line in quotations comes from.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 6:13AM

Sorry Lee.

Go pet a puppy for the big guy upstairs' sake.

CDsNuts · July 16, 2007 6:29AM

Thank you for not taking the big guy upstairs' name in vain.

lostdart58 · July 16, 2007 6:39AM

I will disturb your thread no more............Enjoy your trip to Cleveland. I will see you there.

nam812 · July 16, 2007 7:07AM

If you can pick me out (i dont reallly look like Captain Kirk) then the first beer is on me. Cheers.

eyebone · July 16, 2007 7:32AM

<< I'm currently writing a novel that centers around a guy who goes to the National and buys a 1989 Bowman factory set, only to open it up and find a 1952 Topps set in mint condition. Upon hearing about this, Mr. Mint sends a team of ninjas after the guy to procure the set. It's really exciting, and you won't believe the twist at the end..... >>

Another very funny line Lee. Let me reassert my decision to vote you CU Poster of the Year when the big day comes along near the end of the year.

Eyebone

ArchStanton · July 16, 2007 9:10AM

I think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is near Cleveland.

Hours
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
(open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays)

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Summer Hours: From Memorial Day (May 26, 2007) to Labor Day (September 1, 2007), the Museum is also open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays.

*Hours subject to change without notice

Boopotts · July 16, 2007 9:12AM

<< [qAlso, if none of this appeals to you I heard there's a new baseball card themed novel out that should be a good read if you're just looking to pass some time. I can't think of the name off hand; maybe a board member here can provide some details? >>

Maybe three of four more threads on that book would be in order. >>

Has this book been mentioned yet?

Traveling baseball card exhibit in Cleveland during the National

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