Cleveland Metropark Reopens In Time for Family Fun

The winds might be picking up, the temperature may be dropping and the chills are also hitting too close for comfort this time of the year but the good news is thatThe Cleveland Metroparks Toboggan runs is open once again.

And the parks open in time for winter family fun

Heard from the grapevine, the intricate and extensive system of nature preserves just reopened its wide open green space on Nov 29, 2013 and the Chutes along Valley Parkway’s Strongsville Mill Stream Run Reservation is open to the public too. The chutes and park will remain open from Thursday right down to Sunday till March 9, 2014. This, we have to remind our Cleveland charter bus rental customers, is dependant on weather conditions so, if you are currently putting your itinerary together, check the weather report to be certain that your trip happens.

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Wildwater Kingdom, Northeast Ohio’s Grandest Water Park

You can easily spend an entire day in Wildwater Kingdom and this includes you, parents and guardians, because there is literally a whole buffet of things to do which ranges from kid-friendly pools, to powerful slides, to thrilling rides and endless pampering in the restaurant. If you intend to make a search on the internet, we will have you know that it is also known as Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom and you can find loads of information from the park’s official website at http://www.wildwaterfun.com.

The water theme park opened for public in 2008 and till this very day, it remains to be the most popular water theme park in its region. The fact that the park has its own standalone site makes it all the more exclusive and accessible at the same time. In 2010, they added on a large wave pool which drew a lot of attention from not just the locals, but also attracted the attention and reviews from foreign tourists and Ohio charter bus visitors who needed to look for a fun place to spend the day with their kids and family.

One of the slides is immensely popular with kids and grownups alike and it is called the Tornado Funnel. The water slide remains to be one of the tallest in Ohio too. Other slides and attraction are called Coral Cove, Liquid Lightning, Riptide Run, Splash Landing, Tidal Wave Bay and Thunder Falls.

If you have the time and would like your kids to take up swimming lessons at the theme park, sign up for their course here as they have very talented and experienced swimming teachers who are patient with kids. The swimming classes are designed for kids 3 up to 10.

The theme park is also popular with organizations, churches, schools, colleges and universities because it can serve as a venue for parties and team-building functions. Nothing bonds people like competition, we always say. These events are usually held in special function rooms and even their very own pavillion. Don’t worry about the party and leave it to the experienced organizers while you enjoy the trip and have loads of fun during the event.

And of course, one of the things that you will have to be prepared for would be....large crowds and long lines. This is, after all, one of the coolest place in the region. The park is a really great respite from the punishing weather, especially during the summer months when the kids are out of school and looking for something exciting to do. Wildwater Kingdom is located at 1100 Squires Road, Aurora, OH 44202.

The Corner Alley

Fancy a game of bowling to release the stress of work with your co-workers after a hard day’s work in the office? Or perhaps, you want to plan an outing with your friends and they want to do something different from the usual outings like movies, dinners, pubs and theatres? If that is what you and your friends are looking for, then a trip to the Corner Alley is just the thing that you can suggest to your friends. As a matter of fact, why not charter a Cleveland bus and load all your friends into it and just surprise them with the trip to the Corner Alley for a few games of bowling and drinks?

Yes, we said “bowling and drinks” because the Corner Alley at 402 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland is not your ordinary bowling entertainment destination. The Corner Alley is a rather unique kind of bowling entertainment center because it also has a full bar to serve their customers. Their outlet is also open up to guests who want to have private gatherings with their friends or companies who would like to reserve a few lanes for their own company functions or events. Private gatherings or functions are usually held at the “Millionaires Row” room and in the room, they also have a full bar with personal bartender to tend to the requests of guests. While they do not serve food like a full fledged restaurant, they do serve finger food such as chicken fingers, pizzas, potato chips with different kinds of dips. Usually, for private parties such as this, chartering a Cleveland bus would be a wise move.

The Corner Alley is considered to be a favorite spot for families, co-workers and friends to hang out on any given day. Even if you are not a big fan of bowling, you can still have fun here watching your family members or friends bowl while you sip on your drinks. You can always be part of the cheering team amongst your friends as they play. The atmosphere there is really lively and fun – definitely the place to go if you want some fun and “noise”. Noisy as it may get, it is still a good place to catch up with your friends. After all, if you have already made arrangements to come here in a Cleveland charter bus, you and your entourage would not have to worry about going home after the whole day of your bowling games and drinking at the Corner Alley.

A Walk in the Garden

When life gets a bit too stressful, taking time out from your daily or weekly routine and go on a short trip helps to clear the mind and soul. And if you are the kind who enjoys being surrounded by nature, then chartering a Cleveland charter bus and planning a trip to the Cleveland Botanical Garden is just the thing to do. Let the colors of the garden refresh your heart and mind as you walk through the garden and enjoy its breathtakingly beautiful flowers, plants, butterflies and hear the birds chirping excitedly away.

Or if you are into gardening and you enjoy checking out gardens whenever you have the time to do so, then you must really make time to visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden in a chartered bus. If you have friends who share similar gardening passion, you can invite them to join you too. The Cleveland Botanical Garden is a lovely place to go and spend an afternoon there. If you take your own sweet time and walk leisurely through every inch of the garden, don’t be surprised that you are still there after 3 hours! The size of this garden is about 10 acres with two glasshouses – the Costa Rican rainforest and the desert of Madagascar.

Inside the Costa Rican rainforest, you will also see a lot of colorful butterflies (we wouldn’t be exaggerating if we say that there could be at least hundreds of them in there!) flying and resting on flowers from time to time. This is definitely a beautiful sight and worthy of a photo shot too, so be sure to bring along your camera with you as well. Little children will be extremely thrilled at the sight of butterflies and if you have children, bringing them for this trip with you would be just marvelous. It’s a great way for them to learn about flowers, plants, butterflies and other small animals too – teaching them to appreciate Mother Nature at a young age is not a bad idea at all. In fact, inside Cleveland Botanical Garden, they have a children’s garden that every child (young or old) will enjoy – we know that there is giant tree house there for the kids to check out!

If you are feeling a little hungry halfway through your tour in the garden, you can always have a quick bite at their Garden Café before you continue the rest of your tour. Before you leave the Cleveland Botanical Garden in the chartered bus, you may also want to pop by their gift shop as they sell gardening and non gardening items – you may want to pick one or two items there to bring home with you for your own garden.

USS Cod Submarine Memorial

Currently, every day from May 1 till September 30, the USS Cod Submarine Memorial is open to the public for tours. This memorial is open only for a season, during certain months throughout the year, so if you have missed the previous tours, you may not want to miss it again this time round. Make the trip extra memorable by chartering a bus to take you there instead of you driving.

Open from 10 in the morning till 5 in the evening, this attraction that is only open for about five months in a year, is the only remaining World War II fleet submarine that is yet to be modified. There is admission fee to be paid for the tour, and the charges are not too high too. For adults, you pay $10, Seniors and Veterans pay $9, students (from kindergarten right up to 12 years old) pay $6 and children below 6 years of age with a paying adult get to go in free. Other free admissions include military in uniform, wives and family of active duty submariners. The parking spots at the Cod’s site is limited, that is why we strongly suggest that you rent a Cleveland bus to take you there - especially if you intend to bring a group of people with you on this trip.

Located on Cleveland’s lakefront at 1034 North Marginal Road, the USS Cod Submarine Memorial is not too difficult to be spotted. Your experienced and knowledgeable rented bus driver will definitely be able to send you to there for your much anticipated tour of the historical submarine. Due to the limitation of parking spots, you will be glad to have chartered a bus to the site instead of driving there yourself.

Recently, the USS Cod Submarine Memorial obtained 2 GM Cleveland Model 248 engines that were initially used aboard another World War II submarine - the USS Stingray SS-186. They are expected to use the two engines as part of the restoration of Cod’s engines. The engines weighs a whopping 43,000 pounds individually!

Visitors to the USS Cod Submarine Memorial will need to take note that because the Cod has never been altered from her wartime configuration, this means that it may not be as “user friendly” as some other tourist spots are. Hence, visitors will find themselves entering and exiting the ship by using the original hatchways and ladders - which means caution is to be exercised, especially those with young children, the elderly and the handicapped. Other than this, the tour will be one great experience - enjoy!

Golfing in Cleveland on a Charter Bus

While many know of Cleveland as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, its sports and outdoor attractions also draw many charter bus visitors each year. Cleveland's location on the shores of the Lake Erie offers many opportunities to swim, boat and fish. It also has 16 major city parks that provide outdoor activities. In addition to these attractions, the greater Cleveland area has more than 100 public golf courses in its metropolitan area for charter bus visitors to play. Visit Cleveland for a golf tour with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Cleveland.

As Ohio’s most popular course, the Big Met Golf Course offers play along the Rocky River just outside of Cleveland. Rolling hills and a river winding through the course make it challenging, even for experienced Cleveland charter bus players. Because the course is part of the Rocky River Reservation, charter bus golfers regularly see deer wandering through the course. Big Met features the designs of Stanley Thompson, with bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. It measures 6,524 yards and has a par of 72 and a slope of 114 from the back tees. Cleveland Metroparks offers tee times up to five days in advance, and reservations are recommended.

Cleveland Metroparks hired Harry Burkhardt to build the Mastick Woods Golf Course in 1964 to ease the crowded conditions at Big Met and Little Met. The executive length, nine-hole golf course measures just 1,900 yards with a par of 31, offering a short length that works well for juniors and new players. The course requires tee times for charter bus golfers playing on weekend mornings, and the tee times must be made five days in advance.

The Ridgewood Golf Course, just 8 miles by charter bus from Cleveland, offers 18 holes of golf designed by Sandy Alves. The course has a slope of 115 and a par of 70 over its 6,049-yard layout, with bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways. Six of the holes feature water hazards from creeks that wind through the course. The 615-yard par-5 13th hole provides charter bus golfers with a challenge on its sharp dogleg right and downhill approach to the green.

The Little Met Golf Course is a nine-hole municipal golf course designed by Stanley Thompson in the early 1900s. Cleveland Metroparks originally built Little Met to spark interest in a public golf course prior to building Big Met. The course was so popular that it remained open after the larger course was complete. The course measures 2,599 yards with a par of 35. The golf course features bent grass greens and has no water hazards. Because of its simple layout, Little Met works well for inexperienced charter bus golfers.

Bus Charter Cleveland is your first choice when planning a charter bus golfing visit to Cleveland. Call Bus Charter Cleveland today to organize your charter bus trip using their friendly and reliable services, along with their fleet of fully equipped charter buses.

Visiting Cleveland Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio, has been taking intensive steps to move away from its beginnings as an industrial city, and has been undergoing a transformation in recent years. A great way of seeing Cleveland is with a a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus chartered from Bus Charter Cleveland. The once polluted Cuyahoga River, for example, has been cleaned up and now sports a thriving nightclub district along the Flats and the city's spirit has also been rejuvenated with the return of the beloved Browns to Memorial Stadium, and sports fans cheering on the Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena and the Indians at Progressive Field.
Charter bus visitors to Cleveland will quickly notice that he central feature of Cleveland is Public Square, which in 1879 became the first public square in the United States to be lit by electricity. Around it are the Tower City Center, a shopping center converted from an old railroad station, with the 52-storey Terminal Tower, featuring a viewing platform on 42nd floor, and the 46-storey BP America Building. North-east of Public Square is the Mall, the largest square in the city center, which is decorated with fountains and sculpture and dominated by the Society Center, Cleveland's tallest building at 890 feet. The Public Square in Cleveland is right in the heart of the city at the intersection of Superior and Ontario streets, and easily accessible by charter bus. 
Charter bus visitors might be interested in touring the USS Cod Submarine Memorial, a World War II fleet sub docked on Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland. Listed as as National Historic Landmark, the USS COD is a World War II submarine with an interesting history of battles and rescues. The submarine was responsible for the first submarine-to-submarine rescue, which occurred in 1945. She was commissioned on June 21, 1943 and was on patrol during the war, then decommissioned in 1954. The USS Cod has not been modified from her original wartime configuration, and entrance is through the original hatchways and ladders in the submarine.
Charter bus visitors who love animals should head to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, a short charter bus ride away on Cleveland's west side near the neighborhood of Old Brooklyn. Here you can explore the Zoo's RainForest, home to a 25 foot waterfall as well as plants and animals from the jungles of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Next, take a walk through the park or hop on a Zoo Tram and visit the African Savannah, where you can experience the Safari Ride motion simulator or just say hello to the lions, zebras, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and birds. Keep exploring the zoo and you'll also find everything from polar bears to kangaroos, not to mention one of North America's largest collections of primate species.
For your charter bus visit to Cleveland, give Bus Charter Cleveland a call to find out how they can help you organize your trip with a selection from their fleet of fully equipped charter buses and friendly, personalized service.

With the kids in Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio, and its surrounding areas offers tons of fun for everyone in the family, and a good way of getting there and getting around is with a charter bus, party bus, rental bus, coach charter, minibus or van chartered from Bus Charter Cleveland. Winter or summer, there is something to suit every age and family member in Cleveland. Whether you're taking a long charter bus vacation, planning a weekend getaway for your group using a charter bus, or simply need to escape for a couple hours, taking a charter bus and visiting Cleveland is always worth the trip.
When you think of amusement parks in Cleveland, chances are the first thing that comes to your mind is Cedar Point. Located in Sandusky, Cedar Point is the premier theme park in Northern Ohio, and is home to the state's largest roller coaster. Cedar Point is a 2 hour drive from Cleveland, so it would be logical to use a charter bus to get there. But not many think of Geauga Lake, just 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Known as Geauga Lake for decades, it was purchased by Six Flags Worlds of Adventure a few years ago, but soon after was returned to local ownership and the much-loved name was returned to the park. Some of the world's fastest, most extreme roller coasters roar along the lake, which the new-again ownership is fast developing into an even larger waterpark.
It is always important to know where we come from, and a charter bus visit to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. One of America’s oldest museums, the centerpiece of its collection is Lucy, the world’s oldest and almost completely intact Australopithecus afarensis skeleton. Discovered by Dr Louis B. Leakey in Africa, Lucy is thought to be between 2.4 to 2.8 million years old. Visitors can also take in a show at the museum’s planetarium, or walk around the University Circle, where they will find a number of Cleveland’s greatest eateries, as well as a variety of other museums.
In the summer months, take your kids in a charter bus down to Lake Erie for a splash and a swim. There are several city beaches that are easily reached with a charter bus, for example, Downtown, Edgewater Park has a 600 plus foot swim beach, along with 3 miles of hiking trails. For some great swimming, try Mentor Highlands to the east of Cleveland, with natural sand beaches the kids are sure to love. 
When you and your family are visiting Cleveland, Ohio, and need reliable, stylish, safe and comfortable charter bus transportation, give Bus Charter Cleveland a call to find out how they can help you with their fleet of charter buses and friendly, personalized service.

Severance Hall

Severance Hall is home to the Cleveland Orchestra and is also known for beautiful music and amazing acoustic. Some of our charter bus Phoenix rental customers have always lamented that they have been to the hall to enjoy the almost Zen-like performances more than twenty times in their lifetimes because it takes you away into another world where language, age, race, culture and work stress is no longer in existence. The music and the orchestra plays such magic that you would want to come back here every time the Cleveland Orchestra holds one of their amazing shows.

For those who are short for time can check out their shorter Matinee concerts which typically lasts for an hour and a half but it is still worth checking out. The Severance Hall, after undergoing a thirty six million restoration and expansion facelift is even more gorgeous now. It is now regarded by many people as the world's most beautiful concert halls and the restoration process' aim is to bring the concert hall's intricate designs and original details back to life.

What is great about this place is that you can spend more than half a day there, strolling around in the park with your loved ones after or before the concerts. There is also a nifty little restaurant that people usually dine in after their show's done. The botanical garden neighboring the Severance Hall serves as a romantic location for lovers who want to just relax and unwind and it is great that the garden is a mere five minutes walk away.

Of course, when there are no shows from the Cleveland Orchestra, the hall is rented out to other organizations to hold their private performances, events, dinners, gatherings, exhibitions and shows. The Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places recognizes the Severance Hall the honor of being a architecturally significant attraction for the locals and foreign visitors alike. The sheer magnificence of the hall cannot be denied; therefore, we often regard it as a must-see destination.

Cleveland Entices Visitors

If you want to find the right charter bus rental company in Cleveland and hoping to use the company for a long time, then it is time to consider the bus rental services offered by 
Bus Charter Cleveland if you have not already.

On top of being the leading bus charter company in Cleveland, we also are proud of the have the best team of people manning our sites and telephone lines. Our hope is to train up a team of people who are not only adept and prompt in picking up the lines and answering questions that our potential customers may have, we are gearing up towards providing never before seen level of commitment and customer service. Our aim is effective communication over the internet and the phones in an effort to enhance consumer experience.

Bus Charter Cleveland is the kind of company that places utmost importance on loyalty. The very reason why our focus is on our customers is because we are looking for long-term relationships with each and every single one of our customers. A one-off bus charter rental is not in our books. Therefore, we want top-notch service and quality experiences with our consumers.

On top of bringing you good service, obviously, we maintain a strong line-up of charter bus, party bus, coach bus, mini bus, school bus and many other types of corporate cars and luxury vehicles suitable for the likes any politician, celebrity and public figure. They may be suitable for royalty but they are made available for you too at an affordable price. Bus Charter Cleveland’s team of people has packaged our bus charter services in such a way that it is now possible to travel to every corner of Cleveland safely, affordably and comfortably.

One of the biggest headaches for people who are planning to travel would be the snarling traffic. It can be a big downer when you are short of time, with many other places to explore and you are stuck there in rush hour traffic jam. With our trained bus drivers who knows the roads like the back of their hands and sophisticated GPRS systems, Bus Charter Cleveland can get you to where you want to go in the shortest period of time because there shortcuts.

Therefore, Bus Charter Cleveland makes the perfect and natural choice for event planners, wedding organizers, schools, large corporations, small establishments, churches, sports organizations and many, many others.

To get in touch with Bus Charter Cleveland, all you need to do is to send us an email via our online enquiry form or speak to one of our customer service staff.

Things to do in Cleveland with the family

Visiting Cleveland with the family is always a trip to remember, especially when it’s one with Bus Charter Cleveland's party bus, bus charter or mini bus rental services. Here are some attractions you can visit with your family that will have something for everyone, especially that perfect family picture moment.

Start off with a a visit to The Cleveland Botanical Garden where your little ones can explore Hershey Children’s Garden after a comfortable, easy-going ride in the rented school bus or mini bus. This outdoor wonderland, allows kids to run around safely in a natural environment that comes complete with a worm bin. Yes, every kids idea of heaven - a worm bin! Don't worry about dirt because there is often bathroom amenities on large bus charter vehicles.

The 18,000-foot indoor Glasshouse allows visitors to experience a taste of the flora and fauna from two distinct environments - the Costa Rican Rainforest and the Spiny Desert of Madagascar. You can get there easily in an affordable charter bus rental services or take the public transport if you have to.

From flora and fauna to natural history, another fantastic place to spend the day with the family is at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Located at One Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, party bus or charter bus visitors can enjoy a well-equipped Planetarium and Observatory as well as a tranquil outdoor space that is home to native Ohio plants and animals.

One firm family favorite that has been enthralling visitors for generations is the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo that was established in 1882. Today, the zoo’s latest addition is its African Elephant Crossing section where elephants have room to swim, roam and play in a landscaped, naturalistic grassland habitat measuring 5-acres.

With access to access to open-air viewing, a nose-to-trunk window, and a gated crossing where you can watch as the elephants pass by as they migrate from one yard to the next, this is the closest experience you and your family will have with these gentle grey giants, short of taking a trip out to Africa or Asia and it will be well worth the charter bus rental trip in the end, we are sure!

Nothing says family adventure like a trip to Cleveland with Bus Charter Cleveland so book your trip today and get ready for a blast of a holiday!

Playhouse Square Center

Cleveland’s Playhouse Square Center is second to New York’s Lincoln Center in terms of size for theater complex in the United States. The theater is located on several locations in the city. Some of the locations were closed down in the late 1960s due to vandalism and fire but were quickly reopened in the 70s after renovation.

Today the Square houses 10 theaters, a Wyndham Hotel, Cleveland’s WCPN radio and WVIZ/PBS television station. Bus Charter Cleveland will be able to transport you here.

The theaters hosts a number of shows directed to the public of all ages. Some of the shows that will be featured this year are winner of the 2011 Tony® Awards Anything Goes, The Imaginary Invalid (play), Shiva Vishnu Temple presents Trendzz (Indian dance inspired by Bollywood music), a showcase by Cleveland’s Jazz Orchestra, Nickelodeon’s The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert and many more.

The theater also hosts several events unique to the Playhouse Center. One of these is the Cleveland Play House Play Date where adults are able to purchase a ticket to a Cleveland Play House production and turn it into a play date with their children. The children will be able to re-create the production the adults are watching in a “playhouse” where they will be taught by experienced teaching artists. At the end of the session, both adults and children will receive a kit to allow more fun playhouse activities at home.

Although there are parking spaces available nearby, it may be prudent to hire a limo bus to drive you and your guests to the theaters especially after its Fall Happy Hour specials.