St Charles Parks Department “Cardinals Vs Indians in Cleveland” July 26-30, 2021 Itinerary
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St Charles Parks Department “Cardinals vs Indians in Cleveland” July 26-30, 2021 Itinerary Monday, July 26, 2021 6:30am Depart Blanchette Park, St Charles for Indianapolis, IN with rest stop for coffee and donuts in route. 8:15am Rest stop at Flying J Travel Center with coffee & donuts. Flying J Travel Center 1701 W. Evergreen Ave Effingham, IL 62401 8:45am Depart for Indianapolis, IN Move clocks forward one hour to Eastern Daylight Saving Time. 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch at McAlister’s Deli ~Lunch on Your Own~ McAlister’s Deli 9702 E. Washington St Indianapolis, IN 46229 Phone: 317-890-0500 1:00pm Depart for Dublin, OH 3:40pm Check into overnight lodging for one-night stay. Drury Inn & Suites--Columbus Dublin 6170 Parkcenter Circle Dublin, OH 43017 Phone: 614-798-8802 5:00pm Depart for dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Dinner tonight at Der Dutchman Der Dutchman 445 S. Jefferson Route 42 Plain City, OH 43064 Phone: 614-873-3414 Menu Family Style Entrée: Broasted Chicken, Roast Beef, & Ham Sides: Salad Bar, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Corn, Noodles Beverage: Non-alcoholic Drink Dessert: Slice of Pie 7:30pm Return to Drury Inn & Suites-Dublin 1 Tuesday, July 27, 2021 6am-7:30am Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure 6:30am Bags down by the bus for loading 7:30am Depart for Akron, OH 9:30am-12:00am Enjoy a guided tour of the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. ~Box Lunch Furnished~ Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 714 N. Portage Path Akron, OH 44303 Phone: 330836-5533 In 1910, F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Good Year Tire and Rubber Company, began to purchase land in Portage Township, a farming area on the west side of the Akron city limits. Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude, wanted to build a home large enough for their growing brood and their extended family. They also wanted the house to function as a center for entertainment and events for the greater Akron community. The estate was built between 1912 and 1915 with interior woods that include American oak, chestnut, black walnut, sandalwood, teak and rosewood. In conceiving their dream home, the Seiberlings asked each family member what he or she desired. Gertrude requested a large music room, the boys requested an indoor swimming pool, and a private office for F.A. The long, sprawling Manor House encompasses 64,500 square feet and includes four floors and a lower level (basement). The Manor House is considered one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, with 65 rooms, 23 bathrooms, 18 bedrooms, five of which are guest rooms, and 23 fireplaces. The house features 73 doors plus 20 sets of French Doors and 21,455 panes of glass in the windows. The house includes a formal dining room that would seat up to 40 people, and eight live-in servants’ bedrooms. The Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is commonly referred to as the house that rubber built. 12:00pm Depart for Cleveland, OH 2 12:45pm-3:00pm We visit the Rock and Roll hall of Fame located in downtown Cleveland on the shore of Lake Erie. The museum documents the history of rock music and the artist, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have influenced its development. In addition to the Hall of Fame inductees, the museum documents the entire history of rock and roll, regardless of induction status. Hall of Fame inductees are honored in a special exhibit located in a wing that juts out over Lake Erie. The building contains seven levels. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone:216-781-7625 3:00pm Depart for overnight lodging 3:15pm Check into overnight lodging for two-night stay Drury Plaza Hotel—Cleveland Downtown 1380 E. 6th Street Cleveland, OH 44114 Phone: 216-357-3100 6:00pm Depart for Progressive Field 7:10pm-? Enjoy Major league baseball between our St Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Indians. We will be in Field Box seats Section # 131. ~Dinner on Your Own~ Cleveland Indians Baseball Club Progressive Field 2401 Ontario Street Cleveland, OH 44115 Progressive Field opened as Jacobs Field in 1994 to replace Cleveland Stadium, which the team had shared with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. Since 2008, the facility has been named for Progressive Corporation, based in the Cleveland suburb of 3 Mayfield, which purchased naming rights for $58 million over 16 years. The previous name came from team owners Richard and David Jacobs, who had acquired naming rights when the facility opened. The ballpark is still often referred to as “The Jake” based on its original name. When it opened, the listed seating capacity was 42,865 people and between 1995 and 2001 the team sold out 455 consecutive regular-season games. Modifications over the years resulted in several moderate changes to the capacity, peaking at 45,569 in 2010. After the 2014 and 2015 seasons, the facility was renovated in two phases, which upgraded and reconfigured several areas of the park and reduced seating capacity. As of 2020, seating capacity is listed at 35,041 people though additional fans can be accommodated through standing room areas and temporary seating. Since moving to Progressive Field, the Indians have won 10 Central Division titles and have hosted playoff games in 12 seasons, the most recent being in 2020. 10:00pm or Game over We return to Drury Plaza Hotel 4 Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00am-9:00am Breakfast at your leisure at our hotel. 9:45am Depart for League Park 10:00am-11:30am We visit League Park built in 1891 as a wood structure with 9,000 seats and rebuilt using concrete and steel in 1910 with 19,000 seats. In the early years League Park was shared with the old Cleveland Rams of the NFL. Fifty-five years after it all began, the last major league game was played at League Park on September 21, 1946 with the Detroit Tigers. The sounds and smells of this venerable old ballpark were gone. When League Park closed it ranked along-side Fenway Park, Tiger Stadium and Wrigley Field as a neighborhood ballpark of great importance. Baseball greats like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Addie Joss, Tris Speaker, Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg, George Kell and Cy Young made history here. Currently the site is a public park. A small section of the exterior brick façade (along the first base line) still stands, as well as the old ticket office behind what was the right field corner. In 2011 the Cleveland City Council approved a plan to restore the ticket house and remaining bleacher wall. Restoration was completed in 2014 and League Park was re-opened as Baseball Heritage Museum featuring thousands of historical baseball artifacts. Currently the Cleveland Indians play ball in Progressive Field built in 1994. From 1994 to 2008 the field was named Jacobs Field often referred to as “The Jake.” In 2008, the naming rights were sold to Progressive Insurance for $3.6 million per year for 16 years. Baseball Heritage Museum (League Park) 6601 Lexington Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 Phone: 216-406-5729 11:30am Depart for Progressive Field 1:10pm ? Enjoy Major league baseball between our St Louis Cardinals and the Cleveland Indians. We will be in Field Box seats Section # 131. ~Lunch on Your Own~ Cleveland Indians Baseball Club Progressive Field 2401 Ontario Street Cleveland, OH 44115 4:10pm or Game over Return to Drury Plaza for rest break 5 5:45pm Depart for The Nautica Queen 6:00pm Boarding 7:00pm-9:30pm We board the elegant Nautica Queen for an evening sunset dinner cruise on the Cuyahoga River out into Lake Erie for some unique Lakefront Viewing. While aboard The Nautica Queen we’ll cruise under historic bridges and experience the breathtaking view of Downtown Cleveland’s ever-changing skyline. The Nautica Queen 1153 Main Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: 216-696-8888 Menu Buffett Entrée: Beef or Ham, Chef’s Choice Chicken du jour Chef’s Catch of the Day Sides: Potatoes, Oven Roasted or Mashed Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Salad: Assorted Greens with Dressing Array of Marinated Pasta, Vegetable and Side Salads Miniature Rolls and Butter Dessert: Chef’s Choice of Dessert Beverage: Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea 9:30pm Return to Drury Plaza—Downtown 6 Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:00am-8:00am Breakfast at our hotel at your leisure 7:00am Bags down by the bus for loading 8:00am Depart for Akron, OH 9:00am-11:00am We visit the International headquarters of the Soap Box Derby and Museum located in Akron, OH. During our guided tour of the museum, we learn some of the aspects of the Soap Box Derby and witness some cars of the many entry winners throughout the years. Soap Box Derby & Museum 789 Derby Downs Drive Akron, OH 44306 The Soap Box Derby movement started in 1933 in Dayton, OH then moved to Akron, OH in 1935. Throughout the years many changes in rules, regulations and eligibility were made and through 1970 only boys were allowed to compete in Derby Races. But beginning in 1971 girls were allowed to compete in sanctioned Derby Races and today approximately 40% of all competitors are girls. World Championship finals are held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, OH with as many as 450 to 500 entrants attending from around the world. Cars competing in this and related events are unpowered, relying completely upon gravity to move. Using standardized wheels with precision ball bearings, modern gravity-powered racers start at a ramp on top of a hill, attaining speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.