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About Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City
The Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City was a distinctive outdoor venue in downtown Cleveland, located along the Cuyahoga River near the Lorain–Carnegie Bridge. While the venue itself closed in 2011 and was demolished in 2012, the site and Tower City Center continue to serve as a key entertainment and transit hub for the city. This page provides a comprehensive guide to the former venue’s seating, parking, transportation access, and nearby lodging and dining options to help visitors understand the area and its ongoing accessibility.
Location at 1887 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113-1444 situates the amphitheater beside Tower City Center, a convenient anchor for events, shopping, and dining. The site offered around 5,000 seats in bleacher and festival configurations and was a go-to stop for notable acts like Chicago, Rob Zombie, Dave Chappelle, and Alice Cooper during its years of operation (opening in 2001, renamed after sponsorship in 2007). For visitors, Tower City’s parking garages at 801 Canal Road and 1527 W 6th Street provided accessible options, while Tower City Center functioned as Cleveland’s primary Rapid Transit Hub (Tower City Station), linking guests to regional destinations. While the seating and structure are no longer in use, the surrounding infrastructure remains important for planning and accessibility in downtown Cleveland, with several hotels nearby and a range of dining choices within walking distance or a short ride away. If you’re securing tickets or planning a visit to a nearby event, we’ve got you covered with reliable information on access, parking, and local stays.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Downtown Cleveland, alongside the Cuyahoga River near the Lorain–Carnegie Bridge.
- Address: 1887 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113-1444.
- Venue type: Outdoor amphitheater integrated with Tower City Center.
- Capacity: approximately 5,000 seats (bleacher/festival style).
- Opened: October 6, 2001; Closed: March 31, 2011; Demolished: 2012.
- Former name: Tower City Amphitheater (2001–2007); renamed Time Warner Cable Amphitheater after sponsorship.
- Notable acts: Chicago, Rob Zombie, Dave Chappelle, Alice Cooper (2006).
- Festivals: Great American Rib Cook-off and Taste of Cleveland were hosted there.
- Parking: The shell was repurposed as covered parking after closure; Tower City parking garages located at 801 Canal Road and 1527 W 6th Street.
- Transit: Tower City Center serves as Cleveland’s main RTA rapid-transit hub (Tower City Station).
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Cleveland was part of Tower City Center; other downtown hotels include Hilton Cleveland Downtown and The Westin Cleveland Downtown.