Your Electronic Guide to the

2016 Republican National

Convention

Welcome to Cleveland ! As with most remotes, everyone has questions. Hopefully, here we

will answer some of yours. This guide includes info on the venues,

security, credentials, an equipment check list, parking placards,

shuttle buses, concession stands, the protest parade route,

Cleveland Points of Interest, Direct TV guide, Video Clips, ABC

NewsOne Contacts and Useful Links.

Cleveland Hopkins

International Airport

You’ve made it to Cleveland!

After you pick up your bag(s) in the Main Terminal, you’ll want

to go to your hotel to check in.

Near the baggage area, you will see signs for the Rental Car

Shuttle Buses, Hotel Shuttle Buses, Taxis and Cleveland’s RTA

(Rapid Transit).

Quicken Loans Arena

The Convention itself is being held in the Quicken Loans

Arena. Clevelanders often refer to it as the “Q”.

Next to the “Q” is the East Garage where Media Row will

be. Media Row is expected to be one large Spin Room.

Between the two will be Freedom Plaza, where Delegates

and Media will be able to buy food and enjoy various

entertainment.

Quicken Loans Arena

1 Center Court

Cleveland, OH 44115

Quicken Loans Arena

Huntington Convention Center

Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland

300 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44113

The Workspace Number is: 160

The ABC News workspace will be in the Huntington

Convention Center. It is about a 15 minute walk from the

Quicken Loans Arena.

Convention Center

Outdoor Positions

Equipment Check List

Please note, ABC NewsOne ad hoc positions are NOT manned. You will

need your own camera, tripod, lights, backpack device for

transmission (TVU, LiveU or Dejero) & IFB ear piece.

Each position also has a 20-amp circuit, a 10-MB dedicated internet

drop and (2) phones. There is also a Direct TV drop in each Suite & in

the Stand-up Area in the Arena. The Direct TV listings are later in this

guide.

For the dedicated positions, you will also need your own IFB equipment

to connect to the phone line and power strips.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO WIRELESS

MICS OR IFB EQUIPMENT ALLOWED IN THE QUICKEN

LOANS ARENA.

RF FREQUENCIES ARE STRICKLY REGULATED! Please hardwire your

talent.

Personal Equipment: Don’t forget your walking shoes!!!

Concession Stands

In both the Quicken Loans Arena and the Huntington Convention

Center, there will be concession stands open where you can

purchase food.

Outside the “Q”, there will be an area called Freedom Plaza that

will also offer many culinary & beverage choices both before the

session and afterwards.

In downtown Cleveland, there are also many restaurants, bars

and chains offering a wide variety of lunch & dinner options. You

can find these at the website:

http://www.thisiscleveland.com/restaurants/

Freedom Plaza Freedom Plaza will feature multiple food options for purchase:

Del's Catering - All-American Cheeseburger, Cleveland Polish Boy,

Applewood Smoked Pulled Pork or Chicken Sliders, and Macaroni and

Cheese

Southern Food Tent (Marigold Catering) - Grits'n'more, Chicken and

Sausage Gumbo, Red Beans and Braised Okra

Midwest Food Tent (Marigold Catering) - Pierogis, Crispy Cheddar and

Bacon Frizzled Onions, Kielbasa with Sweet Peppers and Caramelized

Onions, Sour Cream, Pickled Onions and Wild Mushrooms

East Meets West Food Tent (Marigold Catering) - Braised Beef Brisket or

Pulled Pork Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw and Pickled Red Onions, New

England Lobster Roll, Lobster and Shrimp Salad

Wines from Dark Horse winery and Covey Run winery

Beers from Brooklyn Brewery, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Thirsty Dog

Brewing Company, and Market Garden Brewery

Freedom Plaza will be open for several hours before each session and even

after sessions end.

Monday, July 18th - 11 AM - 1 PM and 11 PM - 1 AM

Tuesday, July 19th - 2:30 - 5:30 PM and 11 PM - 1 AM

Wednesday, July 20th - 4 - 7 PM and 11 PM - 1 AM

Thursday, July 21st - 4:30 - 7:30 PM and 11 PM - 1 AM

*Freedom Plaza Hours are subject to change.

Credentials

There are three sets of credentials.

Secret Service Credential: This has your legal name and

your photo. This will allow you to ride the secure Media

Buses and get you into the various venues along with the

correct RNC Overlay.

RNC Credential Overlay: These credentials can be shared

and are for the various venues. There will be more on this

on the following page.

ABC News Workspace Tag: This will allow you into the ABC

News workspace.

Picking up your credentials

If you arrive in Cleveland before Friday, July 15th, please

call Deirdre Littauer at 914-370-0699 and I will bring you

some pre/post convention credentials up to the front door

of the Huntington Convention Center at 300 Lakeside

Avenue so you can begin your load in.

If you arrive on Saturday or Sunday, I will have an offsite

location where you can pick up your credentials. I will send

an email later this week with more info on this.

RNC Credentials

Q-Access

Perimeter

Event Level

Access

Media Center

Floor

Perimeter Credentials

(Green): Allows you into

the Secure Zone

including Media Row,

but not into the “Q”.

Quicken Loans Floor Passes (White):

Allows you into the “Q” and onto the

Delegate Floor.

Quicken Loans Event Level

(Brown): Allows you into the “Q”

for access to live positions near

the floor.

Quicken Loans Access (Blue):

Allows you into the “Q” for

Level 3 access & up where

the Suites & Stand-ups are.

Media Center Access (Yellow):

Allows you into the

Huntington Convention

Center where the ABC News

Workspace is.

NOTE: We have limited credentials. If one is lost or

stolen, we must report it & there are no replacements.

The RNC COA has allocated ABC NewsOne 500 credentials. On Friday afternoon

(July 15th), I will be given a breakdown of how many of each we will receive. I will

then sort them so everyone gets what they need to get to their workspace and to

their live positions. For those without dedicated floor passes, there will be rotating

shared floor passes.

Credentials for the

ABC News Workspace

To enter the

ABC News

Workspace,

you will need

a special

credential

that we will

provide along

with your

company or

station’s

photo news

id.

Parking Placards

During the week of the Convention, the RNC is offering a

“limited” number of Parking Placards to park in the garages

near the Quicken Loans Arena and the Huntington

Convention Center. Each parking pass costs $150.

ABC NewsOne was allocated (25) parking placards, enough

for one per group working with us. All of our parking

placards are for the Willard Garage near the Convention

Center.

Willard Garage

601 Lakeside Ave. E.

Cleveland, OH

(next to Convention Center)

You will receive your parking placard, when you receive your

credentials.

Media Shuttle Bus

The Republican National Convention COA will have a robust

shuttle bus service between the Huntington Convention Center

and the Quicken Loans Arena. The pickup points at the

Convention Center will be the Lakeside Entrance and the Mall

Entrance. Before the Secret Service sweep the drop off point at

the “Q” will be on Huron Road East by the Arcade Entrance, after

the sweep it will be in the East Garage under Media Row.

Only Media with US Secret Service and RNC credential for “Q”

will be allowed on the bus.

The Shuttle Bus schedule is below.

Media Shuttle

Below are the Media Shuttle stops at the Huntington

Convention Center.

Media Shuttle

Below is the Pre-Sweep Media Shuttle stop at the

Quicken Loans Arena.

Media Shuttle

Media Row

Below is the Post-Sweep Media Shuttle stop at the Quicken Loans

Arena. It is in the East Garage under Media Row and across the street

from the Q. You will not need to go through mags again to enter the

“Q”.

GOP Express

The RNC COA has also setup a transportation system from

designated hotels in Cleveland and surrounding suburbs.

The buses are timed for delegates coming to the convention

sessions, but media with credentials for the Quicken Loans

Arena can also ride them. The timings will not work for

everyone, but they may help some.

The buses will drop you near the “Q” where you can go

through the GOP Express mags.

The buses will leave for 2-hours after the session taking

delegates and media back to designated hotels.

If you didn’t receive the press release with the schedule for

these buses, please email Deirdre.B.Littauer@abc.com and I

will forward it to you.

Taxis

Taxi Companies

Ace Taxi (216) 361-4700

Yellow Cab (216) 623-1500

Americab (216) 881-1111

Or your Uber App

Secret Service Sweep

The Secret Service Sweep for the workspace at the

Huntington Convention Center is tentatively scheduled

for 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 16th.

The sweep of the Quicken Loans Arena is scheduled for

6:00 pm on Saturday, July 16th until 6:00 am on Sunday,

July 17th.

Everyone will need to leave the premises, while the

Secret Service does their sweep.

Restricted Items

Prohibited items within the Quicken Loans Arena and the Huntington Convention Center of

Cleveland include, but are not limited to the following:

• Weapons

• Replicas of Weapons

• Firearms

• Knives (regardless of size)

• Explosives

• Fireworks

• Baseballs

• Umbrellas

• Poles and sticks; selfie sticks

• Laser lights and laser pointers

• Coolers

• Strollers

• Inflatable Items (balloons, etc.)

• Whole fruit

• Alcoholic Beverages (if not directly supplied by approved convention caterers)

• Containers of any type (bottles, cans, spray containers, etc.)

• Aerosols

• Mace/Pepper spray

• Sharp and/or pointed objects; razor blades, scissors, knitting needles, etc.

• Screw drivers

• Leatherman or similar tools

• Voice enhancement devices

• Drones

• Wi-Fi Disrupters

• Whistles or drums, unless authorized by convention officials

• Foghorns

• Banners

• Signs, or placards of any kind

• Flashlights, unless authorized by the Committee on Arrangements Event Production or

Security Divisions

• No unopened envelopes or packages will be permitted inside the 2016 Republican National

Convention perimeter. All items must be opened and available for inspection/screening.

Security Checkpoints (MAGS)

MAGS

There are (3) walk-up security checkpoints (MAGS) to enter the Huntington Convention Center. They

are at Lakeside East/West, St Clair Ave. and one underground by the Hilton Hotel. To enter the ABC

workspace, the Lakeside MAGS are the closest.

For the Quicken Loans Arena, there are (3) walk-up security checkpoints. They are at Eagle Ave &

East 9th, the RTA Bridge, and the Stark Lot. The Stark Lot will most likely be your best entry point at

the “Q”.

The vehicle checkpoint for the “Q” is located at Superior Ave at West Prospect/West 6th. All cars

must display a parking placard to enter. Occupants will be asked to exit the vehicle while it is swept.

Road Closures – July 17th

Security & Traffic Restrictions Excerpts from the Joint Law Enforcement Press Release,

for the full release please go to www.secretservice.gov

Security Screenings

Only individuals with credentials/tickets will be allowed access to the Republican

National Convention Complex (RNCC), which consists of the Quicken Loans Arena and

Progressive Field, and the Huntington Convention Center, which will serve as the media

center. Those individuals will be subject to a thorough security screening before entering

and should allow additional time to access these facilities. No other individuals will be

allowed access.

Road Closures, Parking, and Pedestrian Restrictions

The transportation plan below provides the general outlines for road closures, vehicular

and pedestrian restricted zones, charter vehicles, pedestrian routes, and public

transportation. Additional information is available online as indicated below via

partnering agency websites. Additions to this plan may be made prior to the start of

event and will be updated on agency websites. Specific questions regarding this

transportation plan should be directed to the participating agency partners as identified

above. Road closures, parking, and pedestrian restrictions are subject to change.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Voinovich Park, and Great Lakes Science Center

The following road closures will be implemented beginning 12:01 a.m. on Sunday,

July 17. The restrictions will remain in effect until 1:00 a.m. Monday, July 18:

Cleveland Memorial Shoreway from West 45th Street to the Innerbelt Freeway ramp

Northbound East 9th Street at Lakeside Avenue

Lakeside Avenue from East 9th Street to West 3rd Street

Northbound West 3rd Street at Lakeside Avenue

Alfred Lerner Way from West 3rd Street to North Marginal Road

North Marginal Road is closed at Aviation High School

South Marginal Road westbound at East 38th Street

Erieside Avenue

Key Plaza

Burke Lakefront Airport is accessible via North Marginal Road from East 55th Street

***North Marginal Road will be open for vehicles carrying patrons to Forest City Yacht

Club, Lakeside Yacht Club, and residents of Quay 55.***

The following traffic restrictions will begin at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 and

remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22:

East 9th Street is northbound only from Prospect Avenue to the Cleveland Memorial

Shoreway. The southbound lanes of East 9th Street will be closed from St. Clair

Avenue to Prospect Avenue, and East 9th Street is closed to all traffic from Prospect

Avenue to Orange Avenue

Eastbound traffic will be able to cross East 9th Street at St Clair Avenue

Eastbound and westbound traffic will be able to cross East 9th Street at Superior

Avenue

Eastbound and westbound traffic will be able to cross East 9th Street at Vincent

Avenue

Eastbound and westbound traffic will be able to cross East 9th Street at Euclid

Avenue

East 9th Street ramps from Interstate 71, Interstate 90, and Interstate 77 will be

closed

***Pedestrians will be directed to the east sidewalk of East 9th Street from Carnegie

Avenue to Prospect Avenue***

Huntington Bank Cleveland Convention Center

The following traffic restrictions will begin at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 and

remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22:

St. Clair Avenue between Ontario Street and East 9th Street will be eastbound only

Westbound lanes of St. Clair Avenue between East 9th Street and Ontario Street will

be closed

Lakeside Avenue between West Mall Drive and East Mall Drive will be closed to

vehicles and pedestrians

West Mall Drive between Lakeside Avenue and St. Clair Avenue will be closed

East Mall Drive between Lakeside Avenue and St. Clair Avenue will be closed

Eastbound traffic towards the Justice Center on St. Clair Avenue will be diverted north

or south at West 3rd Street

Westbound traffic towards the Justice Center on St. Clair Avenue will be diverted

north or south at Ontario Street

*** Parking garages for Key Bank Center and Marriott Hotel are accessible via St. Clair

Avenue. City Hall, County Courthouse, Huntington Garage and Willard Garage will be

accessible via Lakeside Avenue.

East 9th Street from St. Clair Avenue to Prospect Avenue will carry only northbound

traffic. East 9th Street from Prospect Avenue to Orange Avenue will be entirely closed to

vehicular traffic***

The Republican National Convention Complex

(Quicken Loans Arena & Progressive Field)

The following road closures will be implemented beginning 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 16

and will remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23:

Southbound lanes of East 9th Street from St. Clair Avenue to Prospect Avenue

East 9th Street from Prospect Avenue to Orange Avenue

Carnegie Avenue from East 9th Street to West 20th Street

Ontario Street from Prospect Avenue to East 14th Street

West Huron Road from West 6th Street to Ontario Street

Huron Road from Ontario Street to East 7th Street

East 7th Street

Bolivar Road west from East 9th Street

Eagle Avenue west from East 9th Street

Lorain-Carnegie (Hope Memorial) Bridge from West 20th Street to Carnegie Avenue at

East 9th Street

The following roads will be restricted to local vehicle traffic beginning 12:01 a.m. on

Monday, July 18 through 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22:

West Prospect Avenue from West 3rd Street to Ontario Street

Carnegie Avenue from East 14th Street to East 9th Street

The following streets are pedestrian access only and are off limits to vehicles beginning at

12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 18 through 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July, 22:

Prospect Avenue from Ontario Street to East 9th Street

Huron Road from East 7th Street to Prospect Avenue

***Residents of 668 Euclid Avenue can access their parking garage via Prospect Avenue

from East 9th Street and enter a vehicle screening area. Residence Inn patrons can utilize

the same screening location. Patrons of the Radisson Hotel on Huron Road will be

permitted to walk to the hotel from Prospect Avenue***

Innerbelt Freeway (Interstate 90)

The following traffic restrictions will be implemented beginning at 10:00 a.m. Monday,

July 18. Unless otherwise noted below, the restrictions will remain until 2:00 a.m. Friday,

July 22.

All commercial vehicles as defined below are restricted from traveling westbound on

the Innerbelt Freeway between East 21st Street and Interstate 490 interchange

All commercial vehicles as defined below are restricted from traveling eastbound on

the Innerbelt Freeway between the Interstate 490 interchange and Prospect Avenue

Westbound lanes of the Innerbelt Freeway will be restricted to one lane from East 21st

Street to 500 feet west of the West 3rd Street overpass

Eastbound lanes of the Innerbelt Freeway will be restricted to one lane from 500 feet

west of the West 3rd Street overpass to the East 14th Street interchange

On Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22, the Innerbelt Freeway will be closed in both

directions nightly (Monday through Thursday) from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

I-90 on ramp at Ontario will be closed

I-90 on ramp at East 9th Street will be closed

I-90 off ramp at East 9th will be closed

I-77 off ramp to East 9th Street and Ontario Street will be closed

*** Chester Avenue exit ramp from Interstate 90 eastbound and Interstate 71

northbound has been modified to allow vehicles to turn left on Chester Street to mitigate

the closure of East 9th Street ramps.***

City Parking Restrictions

Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 18 through 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, street

parking in the central business district of downtown Cleveland will be unavailable within

the below boundaries:

All streets west of East 26th Street and east of West 10th Street

All streets north of Carnegie Avenue within boundaries of East 26th Street and West

10th Street

West 25th Street from Detroit Avenue to Gehring Street

Public Viewing Areas (Republican National Convention Complex)

Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18 through 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, the below

locations are gathering spaces available to the public for expressive activities as well as for

sightseeing:

In the triangular green space at Ontario Street on the western side of the Republican

National Convention Complex. This space is accessible from the west side of the Lorain-

Carnegie (Hope Memorial) Bridge via the north side pedestrian path

On Erie Court between East 9th Street and East 14th Street

On Prospect Avenue (the segment that is closed to vehicle traffic) between Ontario

Street and East 9th Street

On Huron Road from East 7th Street to Prospect Avenue

*** As a reminder, items such as backpacks and coolers are not allowed to be brought

into public viewing areas, pursuant to the City of Cleveland’s prohibited items list for the

Event Zone.***

Health Information / Guidance

Transit and events associated with the RNC will potentially require extensive walking and

outdoor exposure. The historical daytime temperatures for this time period is mid-to-high

80s, however, many reports have come across stating that this would be an above average

summer in regards to temperature due to the La Nina. Attendees and other visitors are

encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, make appropriate use of sunscreen, and to stay

hydrated by consumption of water and non-caffeinated beverages.

Attendees and other visitors on medications should bring enough medication for the

duration of the visit, and as a precaution, are encouraged to carry the day’s medications

with them. Attendees and other visitors with medical conditions are encouraged to keep a

list containing their medical conditions, medications taken (including dosage and

frequency), and physician’s telephone numbers readily identifiable on their cell phone or

on their person.

For more detailed information, please visit https://www.ready.gov.

Airspace Restrictions

The FAA will have flight restrictions in place in and around Cleveland, OH during the RNC

which will affect airport operations in the area and will restrict certain types of flight

operations. Flights within certain areas will be subject to increased security procedures.

Pilots are strongly encouraged to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to

operations in the area or contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-992-7433 to check for

all current NOTAMs.

No Drone Zone

Cleveland, OH and surrounding communities are No Drone Zones under the FAA flight

restrictions for the RNC and local ordinances.

Flying a drone in any of the designated restricted areas is against the law. Any unmanned

aircraft –including radio-controlled model aircraft / UAS-- are prohibited in the designated

restricted areas.

Anyone flying a drone within the designated restricted areas may be subject to civil and

criminal charges.

RTA – Public Transit

The goal of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is to do provide safe,

reliable, clean and courteous public transportation to numerous destinations during the

RNC.

Current level of service

On Sunday, July 17, the Waterfront line will be closed. RTA will operate its current level of

service on buses, Paratransit vehicles and trains. Staff will be prepared to increase that

level on traditional rail and commuter routes to serve individuals who are not regular RTA

customers.

Due to road closures and parking restrictions, customers are encouraged to take

advantage of RTA's 6,000 free parking spaces at rail stations and use the Rapid to get to

the Tower City Station in Downtown Cleveland or across town.

RTA's free trolleys will help link customers from Public Square to all Downtown venues.

RNC trolley service will be extended during the RNC until 1:00 a.m.

The HealthLine operates 24-7 from Public Square to all Euclid Avenue locations.

In addition, nine bus routes serve the Public Square area 24 hours a day. RTA’s rail service

operates approximately 21 hours per day.

Allow extra travel time

Increased traffic volume may potentially cause delays on regular bus routes and on

Paratransit services.

RTA buses/Paratransit vehicles will NOT be allowed in the RNC restricted zones. For added

convenience, RTA will sell a $20 special Convention weekly pass for unlimited rides

between July 17 and 23.

For additional information, including how to purchase the special Convention weekly pass,

please visit http://www.riderta.com/2016CLE

Online Information

RNC Law Enforcement and Public Safety partnering agencies encourage members of the

public, visitors, delegates, and public safety partners to share information regarding RNC

security prior to and during the events by utilizing #RNCINFO on social media.

RNC Law Enforcement and Public Safety partnering agencies will use the below online

resources for communicating useful information on street closures, traffic disruptions

and more:

City of Cleveland

Web: http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/

Twitter: @CityofCleveland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityofCleveland

Cleveland Division of Police

Wordpress: Clevelandpolice.wordpress.com

Twitter: @Clepolice

Facebook: Clevelandpolicedepartment

Federal Aviation Administration flight restrictions – http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html

Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority -- http://www.riderta.com/2016CLE

U.S. Coast Guard

News & Information: http://www.d9.uscgnews.com

Twitter: @USCGGreatLakes

Facebook: www.facebook.com/USCGGreatLakes

U.S. Secret Service

Web: http://www.secretservice.gov

Twitter: @secretservice

Security Contacts

Federal Aviation Administration

(440) 774-0310

Ohio State Highway Patrol

(614) 466-2660

Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office

(216) 443-6000

Cleveland Police Department

(216) 623-5000

U.S. Coast Guard 09th District

(216) 902-6000

U.S. Secret Service

(216) 750-2058

RNC TIP LINE to report suspicious activity:

1-800-225-5324

Convention Schedule

While we do NOT have a complete schedule yet for

the Republican National Convention, below are the

start times for each day. Each session is scheduled

to end at approximately 11:00 PM ET.

Monday, July 18th - 1:00 PM Start Time

Tuesday, July 19th - 5:30 PM Start Time

Wednesday, July 20th - 7:00 PM Start Time

Thursday, July 21st - 7:30 PM Start Time

Downtown Cleveland

Cleveland Neighborhoods

Protest Parade Route

Below is the official Parade Route for

Protesters.

Official Speaker’s Platform

The City of Cleveland has set aside an official Speaker’s

Platform in Public Square. Protest groups and others are

reserving time on it. Public Square is about half-way

between the “Q” and the Convention Center.

Evacuation

Medical Assistance

There are First Aid Stations in the Quicken Loans Arena

and the Huntington Convention Center.

The closest hospitals are:

Kindred Hospital

2351 E 22nd St.

Cleveland, OH 44115

216-363-2671

University Case Medical Center

11100 Euclid Ave

Cleveland, OH 44106

216-844-1000

Grace Hospital

2307 W 14th St.

Cleveland, OH 44113

216-456-3880

Cleveland Points of Interest From the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce

Grit meets sophistication in a town where you can browse modern art inside a turn-

of-the-century transformer station, hear the orchestra perform live inside the local

hot dog joint and chow down on pierogi stuffed with beef cheek.

Major Attractions: Once you’ve checked The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

off the to-do list, what’s next? You can head to Cedar Point Amusement Park or the

Cleveland Aquarium. What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than a visit to

“A Christmas Story” House. Cleveland is home to world class markets, museums,

gardens, and you may be able to catch a ball game with the Cleveland Indians.

Neighborhoods: A quick drive from downtown, Cleveland neighborhoods are home

to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and nightlife. They also give visitors a

better chance to mix with locals (who aren’t on their lunch breaks), and see what

our houses and churches look like, from the photogenic St. Theodosius in Tremont

to Tudor mansions in Cleveland Heights, and Victorian beauties in Ohio City.

Downtown Cleveland: Downtown includes several distinct neighborhoods where

visitors can find hotels, restaurants, bars, nightlife and architectural delights. Use

the quick guide below to learn about each area of Downtown Cleveland so you can

easily plan your journey from one adventure to the next.

North Coast Harbor: North Coast Harbor includes Cleveland's most notable

attractions. The I.M. Pei-designed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Great

Lakes Science Center and FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, sit

side-by-side along Lake Erie. Voinovich Bicentennial Park juts into the harbor off

East 9th Street Pier and makes for impressive skyline photo ops. The area becomes

a hotspot of activity during football games and summer events.

East 4th Street: With its strings of overhead light bulbs, patio seating and ever-

present street life, pedestrian-friendly East 4th Street exudes a come-hither draw

that's hard to ignore. The New York Times called it a "prime example of 21st-

century urban redevelopment in the Midwest." Most of you are far too jaded to be

impressed…

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum tracks

the evolution of this musical and cultural phenomenon through more than 50

exhibits. There’s Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche, Michael Jackson’s sparkly

glove, the awning from CBGB’s, the scribbled lyrics of ideas that morphed into

classics, and dozens and dozens of iconic instruments.

NFL Hall of Fame: For those who watch football, play football and otherwise bleed

football, life won’t be complete without a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in

Canton, OH. We’re not kidding around here. This newly expanded and renovated

facility is the gridiron mothership, the mecca of pigskin and the ultimate homage to

America’s favorite pastime.

Cleveland Museum of Art: CMA, as locals call it, consistently ranks as one of the

best comprehensive art museums in the United States. The museum owns about

45,000 objects including soothing lily pad oils by Monet, ancient hot bod Grecian

statues and “stained glass window” collages made of real butterfly wings. A new

glass-covered atrium now connects the museum’s original 1916 Neo Classical

building with the modern wings.

Direct TV DIRECTV will be providing the RNC in-house HDTV system carrying live

convention coverage. Coverage will include the RNC feed, the press conference

room, national news channels, and local Cleveland stations. DIRECTV will be

offering the RNC in-house HD broadcast satellite.

ABC News has set up drops of Direct TV throughout the workspace and at the

Stand-up positions & Suites in the “Q” and on Media Row.

ABC (WEWS)

CBS (WOIO)

FOX (WJW)

NBC (WKYC)

PBS NewsHour (WVIZ)

Fox News

CNN

MSNBC

Telemundo

Univision

Fox Business

CNBC

Bloomberg TV

BET

TV1

C-Span

C-Span 2

Network Pool

Republican National Convention Program

Republican National Convention with Open Captioning

Republican National Convention/Spanish Translation

Republican National Convention/Press Conference Room

Video Clips

To make it easier to find RNC video, ABC NewsOne has created a

“RNC (Republican Convention)” tab on our video server,

www.abcnewsonenet.com. This tab already has more 20 file clips

from past conventions, clips from Donald Trump’s campaign and

Cleveland beauty shots and RNC prep video. Please open your search

date to July 1st to see all that is available. If you do not have a log on,

please reach out to your station’s super user.

ABC NewsOne Contacts

ABC News ENG/IP at the Huntington

Convention Center

(Staffed 24/7 starting Sunday, July 17th at

6:00 am ET)

216-781-2613

Deirdre Littauer

ABC NewsOne, RNC Coordinating Producer

Email: deirdre.b.littauer@abc.com

Cells: 914-980-6425 & 646-370-0699

Al Prieto

VP, ABC NewsOne, RNC Editorial

Email: al.prieto@abc.com

Cell: 201-207-9259

Useful Links

www.convention.gop

www.donaldjtrump.com

www.abcnews.com

www.politico.com

www.newsnet5.com/2016rnc

www.abcnewsonenet.com

www.city.cleveland.oh.us/

www.secretservice.gov

ThisisCleveland.com

www.thisiscleveland.com/restaurants/

Map.ThisisCleveland.com

tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html

www.riderta.com/2016CLE

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