Essentials
This grocery store is a 5 min drive or 20 min walk. It is in the Severance Circle business area that also houses World Gym, Home Depot, Marshalls, the police department, post office, and various retail stores.
Dave's Supermarket
3628 Mayfield RdThis grocery store is a 5 min drive or 20 min walk. It is in the Severance Circle business area that also houses World Gym, Home Depot, Marshalls, the police department, post office, and various retail stores.
For organic groceries and a better selection of produce, this Whole Foods Market is 7 min away. It's housed in Cedar Center North complex, across from the University Square Shopping complex. They have several restaurants, retail and dept stores.
54 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
13998 Cedar RdFor organic groceries and a better selection of produce, this Whole Foods Market is 7 min away. It's housed in Cedar Center North complex, across from the University Square Shopping complex. They have several restaurants, retail and dept stores.
This is a 3 min drive from our house. A day pass to use the gym is $8. It's fully equipped.
Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello BlvdThis is a 3 min drive from our house. A day pass to use the gym is $8. It's fully equipped.
On the first floor of this complex, is Cleveland's largest pan-Asian grocery store. Same level also has a small Vietnamese restaurant and other small businesses. Upstairs is a Korean restaurant and Negative Space art gallery. Across the street from this complex is Korea House and Kim's Korean grocer.
Asian Town Center
3820 Superior AveOn the first floor of this complex, is Cleveland's largest pan-Asian grocery store. Same level also has a small Vietnamese restaurant and other small businesses. Upstairs is a Korean restaurant and Negative Space art gallery. Across the street from this complex is Korea House and Kim's Korean grocer.
This is a bit outside of Cleveland but worth the drive if you can't find what you're looking for at the Asia Town Center.
Cleveland Asia Market
21200 Miles RoadThis is a bit outside of Cleveland but worth the drive if you can't find what you're looking for at the Asia Town Center.
Mandel Jewish Community Center
26001 S Woodland RdIf you are a JCC member, this center is 17 min away.
This is Cleveland's largest Mediterranean market (specializing in Turkish items). They specialize in food and products from the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent and have a hot food court. http://rumis-market.com/
Rumis Market
8225 Carnegie AveThis is Cleveland's largest Mediterranean market (specializing in Turkish items). They specialize in food and products from the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent and have a hot food court. http://rumis-market.com/
Noble Road Presbyterian Church
2780 Noble RdThis is the closest church to us (a 5 minute walk).
This mosque is 5 miles from our home and less than a mile from Cleveland Clinic's main campus: https://www.facebook.com/oqbahmosque/
Uqbah Masjid Foundation
2222 Stokes BlvdThis mosque is 5 miles from our home and less than a mile from Cleveland Clinic's main campus: https://www.facebook.com/oqbahmosque/
The Park Synagogue Anshe Emeth Beth Tefilo is 5 min. from our home and is one of the oldest Jewish congregations in Ohio. There are a number of other synagogues just south of Severance Circle.
The Park Synagogue
27500 Shaker BoulevardThe Park Synagogue Anshe Emeth Beth Tefilo is 5 min. from our home and is one of the oldest Jewish congregations in Ohio. There are a number of other synagogues just south of Severance Circle.
Yoga Roots was voted the best studio in Cleveland 2017. They are 3.5 miles from our house at S. Taylor Rd & Fairmount Blvd.
http://cleveland.cityvoter.com/best/yoga-studio/fitness/cleveland
6 locals recommend
Yoga Roots
3459 Fairmount BlvdYoga Roots was voted the best studio in Cleveland 2017. They are 3.5 miles from our house at S. Taylor Rd & Fairmount Blvd.
http://cleveland.cityvoter.com/best/yoga-studio/fitness/cleveland
This grocer is the best thing that's happened to the area! This cute store has the cheapest, freshest produce, spices, deli in the area. It's a 10 min drive from our house. If you're sick of pit-stop meals, this is well worth a visit.
Produce Place Market
2740 Som Center RdThis grocer is the best thing that's happened to the area! This cute store has the cheapest, freshest produce, spices, deli in the area. It's a 10 min drive from our house. If you're sick of pit-stop meals, this is well worth a visit.
There are a couple UPS locations but this might be the closest one to our house (2 miles away) next to Whole Foods.
The UPS Store
12600 Rockside RdThere are a couple UPS locations but this might be the closest one to our house (2 miles away) next to Whole Foods.
Rivals Trader Joe's for organic groceries. Has the largest produce selection.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
1545 Golden Gate PlazaRivals Trader Joe's for organic groceries. Has the largest produce selection.
Korean grocer across the street from Asian Town Center. The Korean restaurant next door has grumpy servers but has decent food.
Kim's Oriental Food
3700 Superior AveKorean grocer across the street from Asian Town Center. The Korean restaurant next door has grumpy servers but has decent food.
Parks & Nature
Forest Hill Park Tennis Courts
This has a nice lake and walking area.
Their glass house is home to a butterfly reserve. They have a nice Asian garden section and some great tree houses for kids to explore and enjoy.
139 locals recommend
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East BlvdTheir glass house is home to a butterfly reserve. They have a nice Asian garden section and some great tree houses for kids to explore and enjoy.
This is 2 mi. from our place. It houses a summer-long series of music, dance and arts performances: http://www.cainpark.com
32 locals recommend
Cain Park
14591 Superior RdThis is 2 mi. from our place. It houses a summer-long series of music, dance and arts performances: http://www.cainpark.com
15 min from our house. Easy, winding trails follow river and Shaker Lakes estuaries.
34 locals recommend
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 S Park Blvd15 min from our house. Easy, winding trails follow river and Shaker Lakes estuaries.
This small park is the closest to our house (11 min away). It has a 2 mile stretch of broad, smooth path that runs on a decent incline alongside the creek: https://clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/euclid-creek-reservation
18 locals recommend
Euclid Creek Reservation
850 Euclid Creek ParkwayThis small park is the closest to our house (11 min away). It has a 2 mile stretch of broad, smooth path that runs on a decent incline alongside the creek: https://clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/euclid-creek-reservation
They just finished the construction of Edgewater Beach House. Over the summer months, they have free Thursday concerts at the beach:
https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/06/01/take-a-look-at-edgewater-parks-new-multi-million-dollar-beach-house-which-opens-friday
186 locals recommend
Edgewater Park Beach
They just finished the construction of Edgewater Beach House. Over the summer months, they have free Thursday concerts at the beach:
https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/06/01/take-a-look-at-edgewater-parks-new-multi-million-dollar-beach-house-which-opens-friday
Passive park of 155 acres with a paved loop trail, a clubhouse & a regular schedule of guided walks. The park was converted from a golf course and are well maintained even in the winter months.
11 locals recommend
Acacia Reservation
Cedar RoadPassive park of 155 acres with a paved loop trail, a clubhouse & a regular schedule of guided walks. The park was converted from a golf course and are well maintained even in the winter months.
Since the 1920s, North Chagrin Reservation has been a special combination of outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. Their trails and picnic areas feature woodlands and wetlands as important characteristics of this large reservation. Their reservation includes a nature center and nature education building. Sanctuary Marsh and Sunset Pond are both popular areas to observe waterfowl and is home to Manakiki Golf Course.
8 locals recommend
North Chagrin Nature Center
401 Buttermilk Falls PkwySince the 1920s, North Chagrin Reservation has been a special combination of outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. Their trails and picnic areas feature woodlands and wetlands as important characteristics of this large reservation. Their reservation includes a nature center and nature education building. Sanctuary Marsh and Sunset Pond are both popular areas to observe waterfowl and is home to Manakiki Golf Course.
Camp Hi is perhaps the best known in NE Ohio for kayaking. This is about 30 miles from our house.
Camp Hi Canoe & Kayak
12274 Abbott RoadCamp Hi is perhaps the best known in NE Ohio for kayaking. This is about 30 miles from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Interesting bar/distillery that features locally produced and infused wines. If you drop by on a Monday night, you can have a beginning tango lesson. 10 min from our home.
CLE Urban Winery
2180 Lee RdInteresting bar/distillery that features locally produced and infused wines. If you drop by on a Monday night, you can have a beginning tango lesson. 10 min from our home.
An iconic live music venue that features interesting artists. They also have a Sunday brunch that's always lively and fun!
41 locals recommend
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
15711 Waterloo RdAn iconic live music venue that features interesting artists. They also have a Sunday brunch that's always lively and fun!
This is the most established live jazz venue in Cleveland. You don't have to pay for the show if you'd like to sit in the bar area. It's always lively. Try their delicious tacos! Located in Cedar Fairmount business district.
56 locals recommend
Nighttown
12383 Cedar RdThis is the most established live jazz venue in Cleveland. You don't have to pay for the show if you'd like to sit in the bar area. It's always lively. Try their delicious tacos! Located in Cedar Fairmount business district.
An old live music establishment. Sometimes bringing in mid-sized artists to the Coventry area: www.grogshop.gs/
28 locals recommend
Grog Shop
2785 Euclid Heights BlvdAn old live music establishment. Sometimes bringing in mid-sized artists to the Coventry area: www.grogshop.gs/
Sometimes, surprisingly large acts gather at this intimate stage. They have an excellent chef, servers, and imaginative menu. They are located at the hip entertainment district called "The Flats" with Great place for a date!
12 locals recommend
Music Box Supper Club
1148 Main AveSometimes, surprisingly large acts gather at this intimate stage. They have an excellent chef, servers, and imaginative menu. They are located at the hip entertainment district called "The Flats" with Great place for a date!
This gastropub is the most popular venue on the main drag (25th St) of Ohio City. They have pretty good vegan and locally sourced food options and an imaginative menu. Their brunch hours attract families while evening hours see more young bar hoppers.
148 locals recommend
TownHall
1909 W 25th StThis gastropub is the most popular venue on the main drag (25th St) of Ohio City. They have pretty good vegan and locally sourced food options and an imaginative menu. Their brunch hours attract families while evening hours see more young bar hoppers.
Vibe was voted the "best gay and lesbian bar" of 2017. http://cleveland.cityvoter.com/best/gay-and-lesbian-bar/nightlife/cleveland
Vibe Bar & Patio
11633 Lorain AvenueVibe was voted the "best gay and lesbian bar" of 2017. http://cleveland.cityvoter.com/best/gay-and-lesbian-bar/nightlife/cleveland
This spot is an 8min drive from our house. This brewery has been so successful that they opened a second location in westside's Lakewood in 2016. They focus on small batch ales and regularly draw a big crowd of hipsters. This may be the most popular spot in the Cedar Lee district.
22 locals recommend
BottleHouse Brewery And Meadery
2050 Lee RdThis spot is an 8min drive from our house. This brewery has been so successful that they opened a second location in westside's Lakewood in 2016. They focus on small batch ales and regularly draw a big crowd of hipsters. This may be the most popular spot in the Cedar Lee district.
Although this is actually a restaurant, people choose this spot to see or be seen. The decor is over-the-top extravagant (imagine a Roman mansion on steroids) and the service is atrocious but it's great fun if you want to dress to impress and people watch!
33 locals recommend
Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar
623 Euclid AveAlthough this is actually a restaurant, people choose this spot to see or be seen. The decor is over-the-top extravagant (imagine a Roman mansion on steroids) and the service is atrocious but it's great fun if you want to dress to impress and people watch!
Entertainment & Activities
Best independent, art-house theatre. You can even sip adult bevvies in the theatre. Its 10 min from our house and housed in the Cedar Lee business district, home to a nice art gallery and other shops.
70 locals recommend
Cedar Lee Theatre
2163 Lee RdBest independent, art-house theatre. You can even sip adult bevvies in the theatre. Its 10 min from our house and housed in the Cedar Lee business district, home to a nice art gallery and other shops.
Located right next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You can easily do both in the same day:
http://greatscience.com/
126 locals recommend
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside AveLocated right next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You can easily do both in the same day:
http://greatscience.com/
Mayfield Sand Ridge is a private club located 9 minutes east of our house. They formed in 2006 by the merger of the historic Mayfield Country Club (1908) with the modern gem Sand Ridge (1998). Members enjoy a full service country club and a premier golf venue. http://www.mayfieldsandridge.com/
Mayfield Sand Ridge Club
1545 Sheridan RdMayfield Sand Ridge is a private club located 9 minutes east of our house. They formed in 2006 by the merger of the historic Mayfield Country Club (1908) with the modern gem Sand Ridge (1998). Members enjoy a full service country club and a premier golf venue. http://www.mayfieldsandridge.com/
Highland Park Golf Course is located 19 min. south of our house, in The Village of Highland Hills, Ohio. This public course (owned and funded by the City of Cleveland) has gone under renovations, including restoring the greens to the original shape size, and a stream restoration project. Check out their rates: https://www.highlandgc.com/rates
Highland Park Golf Course
3550 Green RdHighland Park Golf Course is located 19 min. south of our house, in The Village of Highland Hills, Ohio. This public course (owned and funded by the City of Cleveland) has gone under renovations, including restoring the greens to the original shape size, and a stream restoration project. Check out their rates: https://www.highlandgc.com/rates
Something out-of-towners may not know is that Northeast Ohio houses a string of wineries in a region known as Geneva. Perhaps the most popular one is Ferrante Winery (39 mi NE of our home). A fixed sampling of 10 wines sets you back just $7! On a summer weekend, enjoy their live music in their new terrace: http://www.ferrantewinery.com
To book a tour bus to take your group through a group of wineries, check out http://www.thelodgeatgeneva.com/play/wine-shuttle
46 locals recommend
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante
5585 OH-307Something out-of-towners may not know is that Northeast Ohio houses a string of wineries in a region known as Geneva. Perhaps the most popular one is Ferrante Winery (39 mi NE of our home). A fixed sampling of 10 wines sets you back just $7! On a summer weekend, enjoy their live music in their new terrace: http://www.ferrantewinery.com
To book a tour bus to take your group through a group of wineries, check out http://www.thelodgeatgeneva.com/play/wine-shuttle
This horsetrack/casino complex is located 21 minutes south of our home: https://www.jackentertainment.com/thistledown/
8 locals recommend
JACK Thistledown Racino
21501 Emery RdThis horsetrack/casino complex is located 21 minutes south of our home: https://www.jackentertainment.com/thistledown/
Take this 1-hour class to learn ways to design and create your own pieces of glass art. They will blow it and have it ready for you to pick up in 1-2 days. Sometimes they have groupons for this.
Larchmere Fire Works
12406 Larchmere BlvdTake this 1-hour class to learn ways to design and create your own pieces of glass art. They will blow it and have it ready for you to pick up in 1-2 days. Sometimes they have groupons for this.
East 4th Street is a pedestrian-only entertainment square packed with restaurants, shopping, and live performances. It is bustling with hipsters and young professionals alike. Located across from the Arcade and close to the Quicken Loans Arena.
http://www.east4thstreet.com/
50 locals recommend
East 4th Street
East 4th StreetEast 4th Street is a pedestrian-only entertainment square packed with restaurants, shopping, and live performances. It is bustling with hipsters and young professionals alike. Located across from the Arcade and close to the Quicken Loans Arena.
http://www.east4thstreet.com/
Matus Winery is 1 hour southwest of us. It is a very unpretentious place with a selection of award-winning wines. Clevelanders have voted them the "best winery" in 2017, 2016, and 2014. Check out their happy prices and events.
http://matuswinery.us/
11 locals recommend
Matus Winery
15674 Gore Orphanage RdMatus Winery is 1 hour southwest of us. It is a very unpretentious place with a selection of award-winning wines. Clevelanders have voted them the "best winery" in 2017, 2016, and 2014. Check out their happy prices and events.
http://matuswinery.us/
This is the largest movie theatre near us (11 min drive) and has the latest mainstream films.
Regal Richmond Town Square
631 Richmond RdThis is the largest movie theatre near us (11 min drive) and has the latest mainstream films.
Close to our house. Famed for the Grog Shop music hall and Tommy's restaurant. Large selection of restaurants and vintage clothing shops here. They also have 3 beauty salons.
18 locals recommend
Coventry Village
Close to our house. Famed for the Grog Shop music hall and Tommy's restaurant. Large selection of restaurants and vintage clothing shops here. They also have 3 beauty salons.
Arts & Culture
Noble Neighborhood Library is the oldest public library building in the Cleveland Heights Public Libraries system. It's a few minutes walk from our house.
Noble Neighborhood Library
2800 Noble RoadNoble Neighborhood Library is the oldest public library building in the Cleveland Heights Public Libraries system. It's a few minutes walk from our house.
The CMA has free admission for their regular installations and houses all the great masters. CMA is a must-see if you are visiting Cleveland.
67 locals recommend
11150 East Blvd
11150 East BoulevardThe CMA has free admission for their regular installations and houses all the great masters. CMA is a must-see if you are visiting Cleveland.
The Cleveland Cultural Gardens date back to 1916 and stretch three miles along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and East Boulevard near University Circle. There are 29 established gardens and eight in the works. They are unique in America, a collection of varied, landscaped gardens honoring the rich ethnic diversity of a city that has evolved over nearly 100 years: http://www.culturalgardens.org/garden/
24 locals recommend
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
10823 Magnolia DriveThe Cleveland Cultural Gardens date back to 1916 and stretch three miles along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and East Boulevard near University Circle. There are 29 established gardens and eight in the works. They are unique in America, a collection of varied, landscaped gardens honoring the rich ethnic diversity of a city that has evolved over nearly 100 years: http://www.culturalgardens.org/garden/
Great medium sized theatre. They always feature adventurous and alternative programs: http://www.dobama.org/
11 locals recommend
Dobama Theatre
2340 Lee RdGreat medium sized theatre. They always feature adventurous and alternative programs: http://www.dobama.org/
Cleveland Public Theatre is a theater and arts complex. They have an annual fundraising gala. It is by far the best party of the year! http://www.cptonline.org/
41 locals recommend
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit AveCleveland Public Theatre is a theater and arts complex. They have an annual fundraising gala. It is by far the best party of the year! http://www.cptonline.org/
This is an arts center that provides a platform for emerging artists. Check out their calendar of regular events: http://www.negativespacecleveland.com/events
Negative Space
1541 E 38th StThis is an arts center that provides a platform for emerging artists. Check out their calendar of regular events: http://www.negativespacecleveland.com/events
It is known as "the people's library." My former architect guests have told me that this library has incredibly friendly librarians and staff and that it is worth a visit!
Cleveland Public Library - Main Library
It is known as "the people's library." My former architect guests have told me that this library has incredibly friendly librarians and staff and that it is worth a visit!
This is a landmark building and home to the Big Five Cleveland Orchestra. https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/plan-your-visit/severance-hall/
66 locals recommend
Severance Hall
11001 Euclid AveThis is a landmark building and home to the Big Five Cleveland Orchestra. https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/plan-your-visit/severance-hall/
Housed across the street from the impressive Severance Hall, this building doesn't look like much from the outside but go in and head up to the second floor stacks. It is simply gorgeous!
Allen Memorial Medical Library (Ford Auditorium)
11000 Euclid AveHoused across the street from the impressive Severance Hall, this building doesn't look like much from the outside but go in and head up to the second floor stacks. It is simply gorgeous!
Coventry Village Branch opened as the main library for Cleveland Heights in 1926. This library is a part of the Heights Libraries, with the administrative headquarters moved to nearby Lee Road Library. Coventry Village Branch building has been beautifully restored and is worth a visit. Find out more through CSU's Cleveland Historical, a free mobile app for architecture lovers: https://clevelandhistorical.org/
8 locals recommend
Coventry Village Branch of Heights Libraries
1925 Coventry RdCoventry Village Branch opened as the main library for Cleveland Heights in 1926. This library is a part of the Heights Libraries, with the administrative headquarters moved to nearby Lee Road Library. Coventry Village Branch building has been beautifully restored and is worth a visit. Find out more through CSU's Cleveland Historical, a free mobile app for architecture lovers: https://clevelandhistorical.org/
Getting Around
This Mayfield 9 bus stop is a 10 min walk from our house. It travels around Severance Circle, then west to Little Italy (20 min ride), University Circle (28 min to Case Western Reserve University, Cle Art Museum, Cle Symphony Orchestra) and also to Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (28 min).
Mayfield Rd & Cleveland Hts Blvd
This Mayfield 9 bus stop is a 10 min walk from our house. It travels around Severance Circle, then west to Little Italy (20 min ride), University Circle (28 min to Case Western Reserve University, Cle Art Museum, Cle Symphony Orchestra) and also to Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (28 min).
Enterprise is the closest car rental agency near us (1.5 miles away). https://www.enterprise.com/
16 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3200 Mayfield RdEnterprise is the closest car rental agency near us (1.5 miles away). https://www.enterprise.com/
Shopping
It is one of a number of shopping villages that have cropped up in recent years. This is 13 min from our home and has large franchise restaurants and stores.
73 locals recommend
Legacy Village
25001 Cedar RdIt is one of a number of shopping villages that have cropped up in recent years. This is 13 min from our home and has large franchise restaurants and stores.
This is THE high-end shopping mall in the area. It's 13 min from our house and diagonally across from Legacy Village. If you're here mid-afternoon, stop by the Cedar Creek Grille. Everything on the menu is deelish! It's the best happy hour in town.
63 locals recommend
Beachwood Mall
26300 Cedar RdThis is THE high-end shopping mall in the area. It's 13 min from our house and diagonally across from Legacy Village. If you're here mid-afternoon, stop by the Cedar Creek Grille. Everything on the menu is deelish! It's the best happy hour in town.
Some great restaurants in this mall. Try Paladar Latin Kitchen's delicious grits! Trader Joe's is located just to the west of this complex.
10 locals recommend
Eton Chagrin Boulevard
28601 Chagrin BlvdSome great restaurants in this mall. Try Paladar Latin Kitchen's delicious grits! Trader Joe's is located just to the west of this complex.
If you want brand names at deep discounts, this may be worth the 25-mile drive.
20 locals recommend
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
549 S Chillicothe RdIf you want brand names at deep discounts, this may be worth the 25-mile drive.
This is a bare bones business district across the street from our neighborhood (4 min drive). It houses the Cleveland Heights Police headquarters, post office, Cle Hts Medical Center, Home Depot, Dave's supermarket, and Marshalls.
Severance Circle
Severance CircleThis is a bare bones business district across the street from our neighborhood (4 min drive). It houses the Cleveland Heights Police headquarters, post office, Cle Hts Medical Center, Home Depot, Dave's supermarket, and Marshalls.
Park Avenue
Park AvenueNewest shopping district near Cleveland.
University Square
14060 Cedar RdHouses a number of box stores and next to Whole Foods.