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![]() Main photo: I-X Center; where to sleep photo: metropolitan at the 9; where to eat photo: Shebeko/Shutterstock.com; Taxi photo: D-N-D/Shutterstock.com
Conventional Wisdom
International Exposition Center
Originally incarnated as the Cleveland Bomber Plant in 1942, the International Exposition Center in Cleveland, better known as the I-X Center, is a sprawling venue with 1.2 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space on a 2-million-square-foot campus. The facility also boasts 55- to 77-foot-high ceilings, a grand ballroom, 26 meeting rooms, and 300,000 square feet of column-free space, as well as a new convertible arena/theater with state-of-the-art technology. But the unique attraction of the venue is an unexpected indoor Ferris wheel rising past the roofline into a glass atrium in the ceiling like a crown jewel, offering not only an outstanding view of Cleveland, but also a new twist on trade show facilities.
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WHERE TO SLEEP
The I-X Center has an abundance of chain hotels within a few miles driving distance, though a broader selection of properties is available 15 miles away in downtown Cleveland. Nearby, the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport is also a popular choice, or for trendier digs head to Metropolitan at the 9, Cleveland's most popular hotel. ![]()
WHAT TO EAT
The best option for lunch is one of the on-site concession stands or bistros, as there are no restaurants within walking distance of the I-X Center. Treat clients to the seafood and view of Lake Erie at Pier W, or entertain up to 50 people with the sophisticated cocktails and American fare at Lola, a downtown bistro. ![]()
HOW TO GET THERE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 1 mile from the I-X Center, and taxi service is available for approximately $15 each way. A variety of ground-transfer options are also available, though many hotels near the airport offer free shuttle service for guests (www.clevelandairport.com). The venue has 7,200 parking spots, and a rental car may be useful if you are planning to explore the city beyond your hotel and the I-X center. ![]() The I-X Center retains the exclusive right to furnish all services including labor, decorating, electrical, material handling, Internet, and telecommunications. ![]() The I-X Center recently upgraded the Internet and Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the entire property. ![]() Outside contractors may only provide supervision for installation and dismantle, but I-X Center personnel must perform all labor. Contractors must be approved by the I-X Center in advance and register with show services daily. ![]() Up to three exhibitor employees may set up and dismantle a display using battery-operated tools. If more labor is required, it must be a 3-to-1 ratio of employees to I-X Center laborers. ![]() Ohio Transient Vendor's Licenses are required for companies that plan to sell goods or taxable services on the trade show floor. ![]() Noncommercial cars, trucks, and vans may be unloaded with the use of a hand truck at the venue's docks, but hand trucks may not be used inside the venue. ![]() The I-X Center has an on-site sign shop and business center that offers assistance with signage, as well as printing, copying, and graphic services.
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