Topic: City Guides
Where 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 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 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 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 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 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 smaller communities outside of Cleveland?
The communities of Stark County include small villages, towns, and cities. Known as “America’s Playing Field”, the area has plenty to do and see. The city of Alliance, the “Carnation City”, is home to Ohio’s state flower, the Scarlet Carnation. Each year, the city celebrates this heritage with the week-long Greater Alliance Carnation Festival. Twenty-four [...]
View PostWhere are the best suburbs in the Cleveland area?
Just twelve miles from downtown Cleveland is the historic community of Berea. The city’s history is tied to a superior variety of sandstone known as “Berea Stone” all over the world. Most residents here are within walking or biking distance to parks and shopping. The Cuyahoga County Fair is held in Berea as well as [...]
View PostWhere can I find a small-town feel without being too far from downtown Cleveland?
Southeast of downtown Cleveland are several smaller communities that have a lot to offer. In the center of Aurora is its historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was also the site of Sea World of Ohio, which is now a water park. The city has over 1,100 acres of park [...]
View PostWhere can I find an excellent quality of life for my family in the Cleveland area?
The communities in Medina County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Ohio, offer families an unmatched quality of life with easy access to Cleveland and Akron. Medina, the county seat, has been named one of Money Magazine’s top 100 best places to live. The city earned the rank of 40th on the list of “America’s [...]
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