The National 2024 - Page 2

goyder43 · 01-25-2024, 06:10 AM

Take the kids to B.A. Sweetie’s on Brookpark Rd. It’s not too far from Parma. Huge candy store with lots of nostalgic items too.

goyder43 · 01-25-2024, 06:13 AM

West 25th St area has some nice restaurants and breweries. E. 4th St nice little area as well by Progressive Field.

Agreed best to stay downtown or a nice suburb and get a rental car.

fulltritty · 01-25-2024, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by messier2

I have never been to Cleveland before and have only been to the National in Baltimore, AC, and Chicago.

I looked at the hotel list and their online reviews...man some are really rough. I'm not one of those that need luxury, but I also want to sleep well at night and know that my stuff/cards/cash is safe in the room.

Some are dirt cheap compared to Rosemont...maybe there is a reason? Where is everyone staying? Near the area or downtown?

I always stay in Middleburg Heights. I used to go there on trips to take photos of trains in neighboring Berea before going to the National there. I have stayed at about 4 hotels over the years in Middleburgh Heights and never have had an issue.

ctal · 01-25-2024, 08:21 AM

rock and roll hof is fun to check out.

MyckKabongo · 01-25-2024, 09:24 AM

I'll be staying in Beachwood. Will be a bit of a drive but hotel has good reviews for a good price. Also saw some good options in Independence.

The wife and kids will be doing 1 day each at the art museum and botanical garden. Haven't looked much at other activities. Heard the zoo is not bad.

mogwai316 · 01-25-2024, 11:29 AM

Thinking about going this year, would be my 1st. How early do you need to buy tickets, does it sell out quickly?

If I go, I'll probably drive since its about 8 hours to Cleveland from here. Would be fun to see the football HoF and check out the poker room at the Jack while I'm there too.

dmarren349 · 01-25-2024, 02:07 PM

Hampton Inn in the Middleburg Heights area is where we landed.

fulltritty · 01-25-2024, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dmarren349

Hampton Inn in the Middleburg Heights area is where we landed.

I have stayed there before when I was in town. I never had any issues there.

boxbuster7 · 01-25-2024, 02:22 PM

Is the national usually in the suburbs of a city?

I just looked and it is about 1 hour 45 mins from downtown cleveland

OhioLawyerF5 · 01-25-2024, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

Is the national usually in the suburbs of a city?

I just looked and it is about 1 hour 45 mins from downtown cleveland

Huh? The IX center is 15 minutes from Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland. You can almost get to downtown Columbus in 1 hour 45 minutes from the IX.

messier2 · 01-25-2024, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fulltritty

I always stay in Middleburg Heights. I used to go there on trips to take photos of trains in neighboring Berea before going to the National there. I have stayed at about 4 hotels over the years in Middleburgh Heights and never have had an issue.

Great, thanks for the info!

auctionjmm · 01-25-2024, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

Is the national usually in the suburbs of a city?

I just looked and it is about 1 hour 45 mins from downtown cleveland

Yes, by bicycle. Toggle three spots to the left on Google Maps for the car mode.

hammerva · 01-26-2024, 08:17 AM

I would agree that if you are going to "see the sights" then the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a must see. Although if you do go you probably need to make it an all day or at least half of day affair. There is a ton to see and that assume you don't watch any of the videos or that movie that shows their HOF winners.

Also I believe Canton is only about 45 minutes away. Not sure if it is worth an extended day though.

f2tornado · 01-26-2024, 11:24 AM

Debating on making a family vacation out of the deal or simply taking them on a separate one. There's no shortage of attractions plus Niagara Falls isn't too far up the road. The flip side is three of the five are not at all into cards and we'd end up split up for parts of couple days minimum.

Is the VIP worth the expense if someone is only going to attend two, maybe three, of the days?

asujbl · 01-26-2024, 11:50 AM

This thread is fun

The La Quinta at Puritas is fine. Stayed there many times if that’s the one being referenced

Ride the train nerds. It’s not that hard

If you’re afraid of the train at night just get an Uber. You don’t need a rental car unless you are going somewhere outside of Ohio City or Downtown

If you want actual advice I’m happy to help but this thread is comical to me

Cleveland is a super easy show for the National if you have any idea what you are doing

asujbl · 01-26-2024, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

Is the national usually in the suburbs of a city?

I just looked and it is about 1 hour 45 mins from downtown cleveland

Umm… no

It’s 15 minutes on the train

asujbl · 01-26-2024, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Huh? The IX center is 15 minutes from Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland. You can almost get to downtown Columbus in 1 hour 45 minutes from the IX.

Correct. You absolutely can if you’re cruising at 80

boxbuster7 · 01-26-2024, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioLawyerF5

Huh? The IX center is 15 minutes from Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland. You can almost get to downtown Columbus in 1 hour 45 minutes from the IX.

I had it set to bus...

fulltritty · 01-31-2024, 01:37 PM

atk825 · 01-31-2024, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by f2tornado

Debating on making a family vacation out of the deal or simply taking them on a separate one. There's no shortage of attractions plus Niagara Falls isn't too far up the road. The flip side is three of the five are not at all into cards and we'd end up split up for parts of couple days minimum.

Is the VIP worth the expense if someone is only going to attend two, maybe three, of the days?

Don't torture your family with a vacation to Cleveland

BBases31 · 01-31-2024, 01:44 PM

I'm always on vacation the time of year the National is. What a shame I might not ever make it

Triple B · 01-31-2024, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

I'm always on vacation the time of year the National is. What a shame I might not ever make it

That's too bad. Cards are much cheaper now than when you loaded up during the pandemic. You'd really enjoy it.

boxbuster7 · 01-31-2024, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

I'm always on vacation the time of year the National is. What a shame I might not ever make it

Dang...I know we all wanted to meet you

BBases31 · 01-31-2024, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by boxbuster7

Dang...I know we all wanted to meet you

Maybe one day my friend

Platman · 01-31-2024, 04:19 PM

Spoke to a rep at NSCC today and she said the "All Access VIP" package on sale now at the current $329 price is the highest level of package this year,
meaning the old and silly named "Super VIP" package to double up the giveaways will NOT be offered at any point.

That said, if you want any extra perks that VIP levels have, you will need to get what's on sale now or that's it.

I saw no info in emails from NSCC that this would be the case for 2024, so many held off buying tickets since all the fine print says "No exchange or refunds. No refunds of service fees."

Hope this extra info helps, and again source of this was calling the media number on the NSCC site.

Thanks!

01-25-2024, 02:22 PM	#34
boxbuster7 Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 12,718 boxbuster777	Is the national usually in the suburbs of a city? I just looked and it is about 1 hour 45 mins from downtown cleveland __________________ Psa 9 > psa 10

01-26-2024, 11:50 AM	#40
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,195 ohiosundevils	This thread is fun The La Quinta at Puritas is fine. Stayed there many times if that’s the one being referenced Ride the train nerds. It’s not that hard If you’re afraid of the train at night just get an Uber. You don’t need a rental car unless you are going somewhere outside of Ohio City or Downtown If you want actual advice I’m happy to help but this thread is comical to me Cleveland is a super easy show for the National if you have any idea what you are doing __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

01-25-2024, 06:10 AM	#26
goyder43 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 199 goiter	Take the kids to B.A. Sweetie’s on Brookpark Rd. It’s not too far from Parma. Huge candy store with lots of nostalgic items too.

01-25-2024, 06:13 AM	#27
goyder43 Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 199 goiter	West 25th St area has some nice restaurants and breweries. E. 4th St nice little area as well by Progressive Field. Agreed best to stay downtown or a nice suburb and get a rental car.

01-25-2024, 08:21 AM	#29
ctal Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 78	rock and roll hof is fun to check out.

01-25-2024, 09:24 AM	#30
MyckKabongo Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 1,777 MyckKabongo	I'll be staying in Beachwood. Will be a bit of a drive but hotel has good reviews for a good price. Also saw some good options in Independence. The wife and kids will be doing 1 day each at the art museum and botanical garden. Haven't looked much at other activities. Heard the zoo is not bad.

01-25-2024, 11:29 AM	#31
mogwai316 Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 353	Thinking about going this year, would be my 1st. How early do you need to buy tickets, does it sell out quickly? If I go, I'll probably drive since its about 8 hours to Cleveland from here. Would be fun to see the football HoF and check out the poker room at the Jack while I'm there too.

01-25-2024, 02:07 PM	#32
dmarren349 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 304 dmarren dmarren349	Hampton Inn in the Middleburg Heights area is where we landed.

01-26-2024, 08:17 AM	#38
hammerva Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 595	I would agree that if you are going to "see the sights" then the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a must see. Although if you do go you probably need to make it an all day or at least half of day affair. There is a ton to see and that assume you don't watch any of the videos or that movie that shows their HOF winners. Also I believe Canton is only about 45 minutes away. Not sure if it is worth an extended day though.

01-26-2024, 11:24 AM	#39
f2tornado Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 2,301 f2tornado f2tornado	Debating on making a family vacation out of the deal or simply taking them on a separate one. There's no shortage of attractions plus Niagara Falls isn't too far up the road. The flip side is three of the five are not at all into cards and we'd end up split up for parts of couple days minimum. Is the VIP worth the expense if someone is only going to attend two, maybe three, of the days?

01-31-2024, 01:37 PM	#44
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 78,434

01-31-2024, 01:44 PM	#46
BBases31 Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 7,603	I'm always on vacation the time of year the National is. What a shame I might not ever make it

01-31-2024, 04:19 PM	#50
Platman Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Diznee Whirled Posts: 1,601 cardchuck cardchuck	Spoke to a rep at NSCC today and she said the "All Access VIP" package on sale now at the current $329 price is the highest level of package this year, meaning the old and silly named "Super VIP" package to double up the giveaways will NOT be offered at any point. That said, if you want any extra perks that VIP levels have, you will need to get what's on sale now or that's it. I saw no info in emails from NSCC that this would be the case for 2024, so many held off buying tickets since all the fine print says "No exchange or refunds. No refunds of service fees." Hope this extra info helps, and again source of this was calling the media number on the NSCC site. Thanks!