Tourist at home

Sunday my friends helped remind me how nice it is to spend a nice day being a tourist in our home town! I've lived in/near Cleveland my whole life and have actually had chances to do most of the main sites and activities. But yesterday we covered some new stuff. 

Once a month, Severance Hall gives tours for free, so we signed up for one. It was cool to hear about what it was like when it first opened, as well as see some back rooms where the owners, conductors and musicians hang out. 

After the tour, we headed to Lakeview Cemetery to see some of the historic buildings there. I have been there before, for family funerals in the beautiful Wade Chapel, but I had never been to president Garfield's memorial! WOW! I had no idea there was such a beautiful monument with such an amazing view here in Cleveland!! 

Later on in the day enjoyed a nice bike ride on the west side along Lake Ave. more sightseeing! 

I am thankful I live in this city. I never thought I'd be moving back after college, but I'm very happy I'm here!