Topic: Cleveland Metro
Where are the more rural communities in the greater Cleveland area?
Wayne County, known as the “Gateway to Amish Country”, has rural charm with big-city features. Rolling hills, woods, and farmland combine with a host of cultural activities like opera, ballet, and theater. Orrville is the home of the J.M. Smucker Company and Wayne College, a branch of the University of Akron. This is a small [...]
View PostWhere can I find a Cleveland suburb without the long commute to downtown?
The so-called “first-ring” suburbs of Cleveland are a diverse collection of communities that each have their own history and personality. These cities and villages offer a suburban lifestyle while keeping residents close to everything that downtown Cleveland has to offer. To the east is Cleveland Heights, once home to John D. Rockefeller. The city features [...]
View PostWhat is a nice, quiet area not too far from Cleveland?
The communities to the west and northwest of Cleveland offer a respite from modern life in the suburbs and the cities. The city of Avon Lake sits on the shores of Lake Erie, fifteen miles west of Cleveland. The lake offers residents several public beaches as well as a boat launch to enjoy. Residents also [...]
View PostWhere can I find a smaller, more affordable metropolitan area not too far from Cleveland?
The communities in the Youngstown/Warren area were once at the heart of the steel industry but are now forging bright new futures. The city of Warren is about fifty miles southeast of Cleveland. Warren is home to several performing-arts venues, including the Packard Music Hall and the Warren Community Amphitheatre. The Philharmonic Orchestra and the [...]
View PostWhere is a nice neighborhood in Cleveland that’s young and lively?
Shaker Square, one of the first planned shopping areas in Ohio, is the centerpiece of one of Cleveland’s hottest neighborhoods. The area, which is on the east side, borders on the upscale city of Shaker Heights. It is home to about 11,000 residents, including young professionals and their families as well as artists. The shopping [...]
View PostWhat makes Cleveland a desirable place to live?
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is where rock-and-roll got its name. It’s the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as Playhouse Square Center, the second-largest performing-arts center in the United States. Here you can experience the Opera Cleveland, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Cleveland Pops. Theater and [...]
View PostWhere can I find a great residential neighborhood in Akron?
Once home to such famous Akron residents as presidential candidate Wendell Willkie and AA co-founder Dr. Robert Smith, Highland Square has long been one of the city’s favorite residential neighborhoods. The area is culturally diverse but retains its charm and character as an urban neighborhood. Residents have formed the Highland Square Neighborhood Association to help [...]
View PostWhere can I find a smaller city nearby Cleveland?
About forty miles south of Cleveland is Akron, the county seat of Summit County. Akron is known as the “Rubber Capital of the World.” At one time, it was home to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, the Goodrich Corporation, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, and General Tire. Today, Goodyear remains one of the city’s [...]
View PostWhere can I find an upscale residential neighborhood with great amenities in Cleveland?
Tremont is one of Cleveland’s hidden treasures. One of the city’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, the area is becoming home to many professionals and artists, who are attracted to its excellent views, historic housing areas, and small-town feel. The influx of new people has inspired new art galleries, boutiques, pubs, and award-winning restaurants, such [...]
View PostWhere can I find quiet suburbs with excellent amenities?
The communities to the east and northeast of downtown Cleveland include larger towns and smaller villages. These suburbs each have a distinct personality and vision. Beachwood’s school district is a Blue Ribbon award winner; its schools are ranked among the top fifty in the state. The community was rated as a number-one suburb by Cleveland [...]
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