Contents 1 Cleveland Living 1.1 Neighborhoods 1.2 Places to Live 1.3 Finding Housing 1.4 Police Speed Traps / Cameras 2 Food/Drinks 2.1 Groceries 2.2 Restaurants 2.2.1 Cheap Eats 2.2.2 Open Late 2.2.3 Bars 3 Entertainment/Recreation 3.1 Professional Sports 3.2 Intramural & Club Sports 3.3 Comedy 3.4 Music 3.5 Movies 3.5.1 Theaters 3.5.2 Movie Rentals 3.6 Museums 3.7 Fitness Centers 3.8 Parks/Climbing/Hiking 3.9 Beaches 3.10 Yearly Events 4 Shopping 4.1 Bookstores 4.2 Barbershops/Hair Salons

[edit] Cleveland Living

[edit] Neighborhoods

For more information, check out Cleveland.com and CitySearch.com.

• Cedar/Fairmount
  • Map
  • Website
  • Cedar/Fairmount is located just south of campus at the moniker-appropriate intersection of Cedar Rd. and Fairmount Blvd. This is where you will find (Little) Giant Eagle grocery store and the medical school extension library (aka Starbucks—now with wireless Internet!). Other stores include Zoss bakery, Sun Daez tanning salon, a small bookstore and wine shop as well as a few other assorted stores. In addition there is the Gelateria, a little shop where you can grab some gelato and people watch. If you are starting to feel the effects of caffeine addiction, Osiyo Tea House is a refreshing alternative.
    • Restaurants: Aladdin’s (Lebanese), Bruegger’s Bagels, Mad Greek (Indian & Greek), The Fairmount (Martini bar), Jillian’s (pool and beer – note that there is free pool on Thursdays for one hour with ID!), Zoss Bakery, Gerlateria, and Nighttown (Jazz and food).
    • Bars:

• Cedar/Lee
  • Map
  • This intersection of Cedar and Lee Roads has a number of restaurants, stores and bars. The Cedar Lee Theater is located here, a great venue for indie flicks. On Mondays tickets are $5 all day with free popcorn.
    • Restaurants: Restaurants include Lopez (Mexican), Lemon Grass (Thai), Stone Oven Bakery (bakery/restaurant), and Starbucks.
    • Bars: The Wine Room (Wine), The Pub

• Chinatown
  • Map
  • Cleveland’s “Chinatown” is loosely scattered through several blocks around E. 30th and Payne. It is small, but has quite a few fun and unique places worth checking out. At #1 Pho, you can get a large bowl of Vietnamese noodles (Pho) for $6.95. Li Wah, Bo Loong, and C&Y offer Dim Sum, a Southern Chinese dining style which allows one to try many small dishes presented on passing carts. Fresh Asian produce, seafood, bakery etc. Tink Hall and Golden Bakery can be found at the Asian groceries in this area.
    • Restaurants: Siam Café (Chinese/Thai/Cambodian), Bo Loong (Chinese), Li Wah (Chinese), and Seoul Hot Pot (Korean)

• Coventry
  • Map
  • Website
  • Coventry is a short strip just east of campus that has a sort of artsy feel with a mix of great restaurants, bars and interesting shops. Some of the more unique shops include Big Fun, a must see full of old toys and paraphernalia – you can get your own New Kids on the Block button or Garbage Pail Kids cards. Record Revolution, a locally owned store, sells a great selection of music from all genres, but definitely has an alternative vibe. There is also Passport to Peru which has hemp clothes, silver jewelry and trinkets and art from all over the world. There are also great restaurants and bars mentioned in more detail elsewhere in the guide.
    • Restaurants: Pacific East (sushi), Chipotle (burritos), Que Tal (burritos), Grum’s (subs), Dave’s Cosmic Subs (duh), Mongolian BBQ, Tommy’s (various), Guy’s Pizza, Hunan’s on Coventry (Chinese), and the Inn on Coventry (various)
    • Bars: Panini’s, McNulty’s and the Winking Lizard, B-Sides, Cave du Vin (Wine)

• Little Italy
  • Website
  • Map
  • Located just up the hill from campus on Mayfield, Cleveland’s Little Italy has great art galleries, restaurants and bakeries as well as colorful shops that often blast Italian opera late into the night. You can generally wander the street and check out the menus posted at the door to figure out where you want to go. There is also a famed doughnut shop, Gilly’s, which is open into the early morning hours for those that need a quick sugar fix. Another tip, La Dolce Vita offers a ladies’ night special on Tuesdays (see Specials section). Other draws include the Feast of the Assumption, a huge festival in mid August which closes down the area for a few days, and the Murray Hill Art Walks which showcase the multiple art galleries in the area.
    • Restaurants: Mama Santa’s, Baricelli Inn, Pesti's Bakery, Gilly's nd others
    • Bars:

• Ohio City
  • Website
  • Map
  • This area on the west side tends to be far enough that it is an infrequent trip. Those brave souls that do wander out are rewarded by a culture that is entirely different from the East side. Unique restaurants in Ohio City such as Johnny Mango, an eco-friendly establishment that prohibits smoking, and the Great Lakes Brewery (where all the yummy local beer comes from), replenish the hungry stomach of the pilgrim. For those who prefer to do their partying as far away from school as possible, Ohio City offers up Möda, their swanky nightclub.
    • Restaurants: Johnny Mango
    • Bars: Great Lakes Brewery

• Shaker Square
  • Map
  • Website
  • Despite its name, Shaker Square is not located in Shaker Heights, but is in Cleveland. Southeast of the school, at the intersection of Moreland Blvd and Shaker Blvd., Shaker Square is a traffic circle lined with shops and restaurants, and in fact is listed as the second oldest shopping center in the country and is registered as a historical landmark. It has a quaint feel and a diverse assortment of shops. It is accessible by Rapid, but not directly from campus. However, you can get there via the Community Circulator. Parking is free in the lots behind the stores. Shaker Square Cinemas offers a mix of indie and mainstream films. They don’t offer a student discount, but on Mondays movies are $5 with small popcorn included. Nearby there is a strip of antique shops and on the weekend they have a farmers market.
    • Shopping: Ann Taylor, Next, and others
    • Restaurants: Luchita’s (Mexican), Sushi on the Square, and Yours Truly (American)

• The Flats
  • Map
  • Once the hub of nightlife in Cleveland, the Flats have suffered a fall in popularity. The Powerhouse complex on the West bank of the Flats is still a popular venue, though, and houses the Rock Bottom Brewery and Howl at the Moon Saloon (piano bar) as well as the Cleveland Improv (Comedy). Also on the West bank is Shooters, a large bar along the river, which has remained a popular happy hour spot where people sit on the unbelievably huge outdoor deck and watch the boats pass. The East bank still has multiple bars and clubs, but the Warehouse District has taken over as place to go on the weekends.
    • Restaurants:
    • Bars: Rock Bottom Brewery, Howl At the Moon (piano bar), Shooters

• Tremont
  • Website
  • Map
  • Tremont is a great place to go if you want to feel a little bit older and “class it up” for an evening. This historic neighborhood is famous around Cleveland for its art galleries and nightlife. There are restaurants galore and plenty of bars available for an after-dinner beverage or just some weekend partying. There’s plenty to do in Tremont: coffee shops, clubs (Parallax), restaurants, neighborhood pubs , wine and martini bars, art galleries, an ice cream place, and pizza joints. Tremont is just a great place to spice up your nightlife a little bit.
    • Restaurants: Fahrenheit, Lolita, Fat Cats, Big Guys Pizza
    • Bars: Dempsey’s Oasis Tavern, Lincoln Park Pub, 806 Wine (Wine), Martini Bar (martinis)

• University Circle
  • Website
  • Map
  • University Circle includes the areas around the CWRU campus, including the medical center and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

• Warehouse District
  • Map
  • Located roughly around the intersection of West 6th and St. Clair, this former industrial warehouse district has been transformed into a diverse collection of trendy restaurants, clubs and bars. Some highlights include D’Vine, a wine bar with great atmosphere but a slightly older crowd and Blind Pig, your basic bar where multiple med school social events have been held. Spy Bar, Velvet Dog and Liquid/Fusion are also popular clubs/bars. Great restaurants, generally pretty pricy. Sushi Rock has a discount night on Wednesday (see Specials section).
    • Restaurants: Mallorca (Spanish), Sushi Rock, Cleveland Chop House (steaks), Metropolitan Café (American) and Circo Zibibo (Italian)
    • Bars: D'Vine (Wine Bar), Blind Pig, Spy Bar, Velvet Dog, and Liquid/Fusion

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[edit] Places to Live

• The Waldorf
  • Address: 2300 Overlook Road Map
  • Reviews
  • The Waldorf is a building about 10-15min. walk from school. About 35 first year med students live there currently, I think. The problem with the Waldorf is that it's really expensive (by Cleveland standards) for no real reason, generally anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars more to double the price of other places for the same space. I personally didn't like the interior of the building, to me it's like an old art deco hotel but not in a good way, so I didn't choose to live there but there are plenty who really like it. It's a big safe building with a bunch of other students and they always have housing available and there's free continental breakfast in the mornings.

• Overlook Road and Murray Hill
  • Overlook Road Map
  • Most first years live in the vicinity of Overlook Rd. (feel free to google map it, the Waldorf's on this road too) & Murray Hill (Little Italy). These places are about a 5-15 min. walk from school, with Murray Hill being the closest. There's a ton of small apartment buildings along Overlook and a lot of apartments for rent on Murray Hill. Many of the buildings on Overlook will be listed on online resources, but you can also just come to cleveland in june and walk up and down those roads and you'll see "for rent" signs everywhere. If you're willing to live a bit farther (20-25min walk or 5 min drive), South Overlook is a popular residential road filled with houses/duplexes and a bunch of people live around Cedar Ave. too. Housing in cleveland is plentiful and cheap. I've got no info. about realtors, but several first years bought houses.

[edit] Finding Housing

• Looking for a new residence?
  • First check out http://studentaffairs.case.edu/living/services/aloha/
  • This is a website specifically for CWRU students. Here there are postings for studios, apartments, housing and roommates. Another option is craigslist.org but it can be a little sketchy, so don't put up too much info and screen emails. You can also drive/walk around and look for the signs posted for room availability. Apartment guides will usually include the most expensive apartments, so checking the signs and asking around will yield the best results.

• Know your rights as a tenant, ask tenants and other students about the landlord, and READ THE LEASE!!! Some leases have auto-renew clauses built in so that if you don't notify the management that you're leaving 90 days in advance they have the right renew your lease for another year.
  • http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5321

• Also check out http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/OH-Cleveland.html to see how others rate apartments and landlords.

[edit] Police Speed Traps / Cameras

• Mayfield Road and Superior (heading West, just before you get to Coventry Rd) Map
  • This is a major speed trap that operates year-round, especially in the afternoon and evenings. The speed limit drops from 35mph to 25mph near the Walgreen and the police hide behind the Motorcars dealership. Slow down, they don't give you warnings.
• Coventry Road and Fairmount Road Map
  • In the mornings, there are a couple of police officers who stand on the sidewalk and use the radar gun. They grab people going both ways.
• Lee Road and Brewster map
  • There is a mounted camera that captures your plates and you get a ticket 3 weeks later.

[edit] Food/Drinks

[edit] Groceries

• Giant Eagle in Cedar Hill
  • The “Little Eagle” on Cedar is the closest grocery store to campus and has most everything you would need. Get the membership card for the most savings. It has a great wine section and many gourmet and organic options. There’s another (24-hour) Giant Eagle down Mayfield which is much larger, and then finally there’s the mother of all Giant Eagles in (where else) Legacy Village.
    • Address: 12438 Cedar Road Map
    • Phone (216) 229-2620

• Marc’s in both Coventry and Mayfield
  • This is a discount grocer located on both Coventry and Mayfield. They basically buy the excess from other supermarkets and sell things really cheap. You will need to use cash and the selection is variable, but you can usually get everything you need and save a lot of money in the process. The best deals are often on toiletries, shampoo, drugs etc. Caveat: the location of items is absolutely random.
    • Address: 1833 Coventry Road Map
    • Phone: (216) 320-1000
    • Address: 4499 Mayfield Road Map
    • Phone: (216) 691-8988

• Tink Holl in Chinatown
  • Recently moved to a much larger location, Tink Hall is a staple for Asian groceries, including fresh vegetables and seafood.
    • Address: 1735 E. 36th Street Map
    • Phone: (216) 696-1717

• Dave's Supermarket Severance
  • Address: 3628 Mayfield Road Map
    • Phone: (216) 291-2300

• West Side Market in Ohio City Website
  • The West Side Market is hands down one of the coolest things in Cleveland. It’s a large market offering fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, spices, international foods, pasta and a million other exotic things and is divided into indoor and outdoor sections. It is open on Monday and Wednesday from 7-4 and on Friday and Saturday from 7-6. You can save a lot of money and have a lot of fun while getting some really good food. Produce can often be bought at less than half the price of a grocery store, and later in the day they tend to cut prices significantly. You can also haggle over prices with stand owners whose families have been selling there for generations.
  • The indoor market portion looks like an old train station with tile mosaics on the ceilings and you can hear most languages imaginable as Cleveland’s diversity seems to converge on this market, especially on the weekend. It seems to be dominated by meat sellers and bakers, but all sorts of foods are represented. The pasta is highly recommended—it’s $1 for a quarter pound, but the quality is outstanding.
    • Address: 1979 W. 25th Street Map
    • Phone: (216) 664-3386
      • If you plan to make a trip on Saturday, go really early if you want parking. Otherwise, there’s Rapid access.

• Zagara’s near Cedar-Lee Website
  • This is a family-owned grocery store on Lee road. They have an outstanding selection of gourmet and organic foods, a good wine selection, large beer fridge, and even a state liquor store. Their produce is often better quality than some of the other stores. This place is slightly expensive, but often has amazing specials on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
    • Address: 1940 Lee Road Map
    • Phone: (216) 321-7917

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[edit] Restaurants

For the restaurant guide to Cleveland that this guide wishes it could be, go to www.cleveland.com‘s restaurant search. They include recommendations, when available, times open, directions, and payments accepted.

[edit] Cheap Eats

Supersize who? Hey, we all need a little grease in our arteries. It’s okay. We understand.

• Arby’s in University Heights
  • Cedar & Warrensville Center Rd.
• Burger King in Severance
  • Address
• Dairy Queen down Mayfield Rd
  • 4546 Mayfield Rd.
• McDonald’s near campus
  • Euclid Avenue (pretty close to school) and 4500 Mayfield Rd.
• KFC in East Cleveland
  • South Taylor Rd (between Mayfield and Cedar)
• Wendy’s near the Cleveland Clinic and just East of Lee Rd
  • down Cedar Road (13246 Cedar Rd.), near Cedar/Lee
• Subway in Severance Center
  • Severance, as well as down Cedar
• Pizza Hut near Cedar/Lee
  • down Cedar (13216 Cedar Rd.)
• Rally’s down Mayfield Rd
  • 4000 Mayfield Road
• Popeye’s near Shaker Square
  • just past Shaker Square (12910 Buckeye Road)
• Taco Bell near East Cleveland
  • 13660 Euclid Ave. (Ghetto Bell), 4537 Mayfield Rd.

[edit] Open Late

• CVS on the corner of Cedar/Lee (24 hours)
• IHOP in Severance Center (24 hours)
• Giant Eagle on Mayfield Road (24 hours)
• White Castle on Euclid Ave (24 hours)
• Qdoba on corner of Mayfield and Euclid (open till 10pm on Sundays)

[edit] Bars

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[edit] Professional Sports

• Cleveland Browns (Football)
  • Website

• Cleveland Indians (Baseball)
  • Website

• Cleveland Cavaliers (Basketball)
  • Website

[edit] Intramural & Club Sports

• Intramurals
  • CWRU IM Website
  • Let’s face it, during your tenure as a professional/graduate student there are going to be times when you are going to need to blow off some steam. Fortunately for you, Case Western Reserve University offers a wide range of intramural activities to serve as a healthy alternative to heavy alcohol consumption. You can participate in a wide range of team (men’s, women’s, or co-ed) sports like flag football, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball and inner tube water polo; or individual sports like horseshoes, golf, tennis, racquetball, badminton and weightlifting. Many of the activities are played in seasons that last several weeks, but others are special one day events. There are actually many more activities than those listed above, so check out the intramural web site for an extensive list of everything they offer.
  • The schedules are posted online for each semester and they list the start date as well as the registration deadline. You will need to register yourself or your team before the start of the season and this is accomplished by downloading the appropriate form for the activity, filling it out, and dropping it off at the intramural office in the Veale Rec Center. In the case of team sports, a team manager will be responsible for doing just that, managing the team, i.e. filling out the forms, paying the deposit/fee (if required), and attending mandatory meetings-there is some effort involved. In most cases, a deposit is required from each team, which is returned after the completion of the season. In other cases, there is a fee, which is not returned, but is instead used to fund a pizza party, etc. at the end of the season. So, you want to play a team sport, but you don’t have a team? Well, you are in luck, the intramural office also maintains a “free agent” list. All you have to do is send an e-mail with your contact info and sports of interest they will place you on the list, which is available to teams looking for some more players. And now for the best part… not only will you blow off some steam with healthy athletic competition; the winners of each activity receive Case Intramural Champion t-shirts!!! Come on, nothing says “I rock!” like flaunting one of those shirts at your next journal club or seminar. Everyone in your department will know that in addition to being an incredibly intelligent scientist, you are also a champion athlete.

• Club Sports
  • Case Club Sports Website
  • For those looking for something longer term or just a different sort of activity, there are club sports. The current clubs are Aikido, archery, cheerleading, crew, cycling, fencing, ice hockey, Kendo, Kung Fu, squash, table tennis, Taekwondo, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. Most or all of these clubs have a two week trial before you have to join. Each club has their own website with more information.

[edit] Comedy

• Improv in The Flats West Bank
  • Cleveland’s improv theater is located in the Flats in a complex called the Powerhouse which also includes an arcade and various restaurants. This venue features both big touring comedy stars and relative unknowns. The best bet is to go to the late night shows on the weekends when there is a huge student discount! Call ahead to see what night the discount is being offered, on as it can vary depending on the caliber of the comedian in town.
  • Address: 2000 Sycamore St Cleveland, OH
  • Phone: (216) 696-4677
  • Website: www.improvupcoming.com

• Cabaret Dada in the Warehouse District
  • Think “Whose Line is it Anyway,” live. The place is small and they are big on audience participation. The tickets aren’t cheap, but the show is worth it. They also offer improvisational comedy clinics if you are looking to do something different. Cabaret Dada is located in the Warehouse district where there are a ton of bars and clubs so it makes for a nice night out. Call ahead to reserve tickets. Showtimes are Friday & Saturday evenings.
  • Address: 1210 W 6th St.
  • Phone: (216) 696-4242

• Hilarities in Downtown
  • Located on 4th street in between Euclid and Prospect, this is a straightforward comedy club located in the back of the beautiful Pickwick and Frolic restaurant. Ticket prices range from $10-20 depending on the comic and your seating. Call ahead for ticket reservations. Bargain Tip: If you go, be sure to fill out forms for free ticket drawings—if you go in a large group, one of you is bound to win since they give away tons of tickets.
  • Address: 2035 E 4th St.
  • Phone: (216) 736-4242
  • Website: www.pickwickandfrolic.com

[edit] Music

• The Agora Theater in between the Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland State University
  • One of the best-known historical venues for Rock ‘n Roll, the first Agora was actually opened on Case’s campus in 1966. Though its heyday was in the ‘70s, the Agora still books major acts at both of its stages. Larger bands often fill the main stage, but the Ballroom is more intimate (I have been sweated on by lead singers…yuck).
    • 5000 Euclid Ave. Map
    • (216) 881-6911

• Blossom Amphitheater in Cuyahoga Falls
  • This outdoor amphitheater that vaguely resembles a pirate ship is about a 40 minute drive away, but many of the big names that come to Cleveland perform here in the warmer months. Both lawn and regular seats are available.
    • Address:
    • Phone:

• Cain Park in Cleveland Heights Website
  • Cain Park offers professional theatrical productions, a nationally recognized Arts Festival, cabaret series, professional dance companies, children's programming, and concerts featuring national, regional, and local performers. It is surrounded by 22 acres of bicycle and jogging paths, tennis and basketball courts, a wading pool, playground, skate park, and picnic areas for Cleveland Heights residents.
    • Superior and Lee Rd.
    • (216) 371-3000

• The Grog Shop in Coventry
  • This small local music venue has recently upgraded into a larger space on Coventry, but they remain a local dive where you can catch live performances of a variety of music styles for $10-15 per show.
    • 1765 Coventry Rd. Map
    • (216) 321-5588

• House of Blues Cleveland in Downtown
  • This newly-opened venue is well-decorated and intimate. Most major acts now favor the HOB over the Agora.
    • 308 Euclid Ave. Map
    • (216) 523-BLUE

• Scene Pavilion in Flats West Bank Website
  • An outdoor venue affiliated with the House of Blues along the West bank of the Flats.
    • Address:
    • Phone:

• Severance Hall in University Circle
  • This vaguely Teutonic-appearing Art Deco monstrosity is home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, one of the best in the country. Once featured in the movie Air Force One, the Hall is a fitting residence for classical music in Cleveland. Every Wednesday there is a drawing for two free tickets from the Case Office for Student Affairs; just e-mail orchestra@po.cwru.edu on Mondays to enter the drawing. Unclaimed tickets are given out first-come, first-serve on Thursdays at 3 pm.
    • 11001 Euclid Av. Map
    • (216) 231-7300

• Tower City Amphitheater in Downtown Website
  • This general admission venue, basically a huge tent on a parking lot, is located behind Tower City. Breezes off the river provide cool air and occasionally a funky smell.
    • 351 Canal Road Map
    • (216) 241-5555

[edit] Movies

Cleveland movie theaters are often not crowded even during opening day for major movies and along the same lines do not compare to most movie theaters at major cities. Still, that isn’t to say that they won’t sell out.

[edit] Theaters

• Regal Cinemas 14 in Severance Center
  • Big budget films, no student discount.
  • Bargain Tip: Discounted tickets ($6.50) are available from Access Services at Crawford Hall; however, they’re not valid for special engagements.
  • Address:

• Cedar Lee Theater in Cedar Lee
  • Mostly independent films. They also sell wine and beer.
  • Bargain Tip: Mondays they have an all-day special: $5 any movie + 32 oz. popcorn for free.

• Tower City in Downtown
  • Big budget films, though kinda far away.
  • Bargain Tip: College student tickets get discounted to $5.25 with a student ID and all movies on Monday are $5.

• Shaker Square Cinema in Shaker Square
  • A mix of indie and big budget films.
  • Bargain Tip: There is no student discount but Monday is always discounted to $5.

[edit] Movie Rentals

• Blockbuster in Severance Center Website (This facility has now closed)
• Vidstar Video in Coventry
  • A locally owned shop with a smaller, but less picked over selection and reasonable rates.
• Netflix Website
  • Online DVD rental service
• Public Libraries all over Cleveland Website
  • The public library is a little known secret in Cleveland. Here you can find almost any movie, and it is completely free! If you go to this website, you can search the databases of all libraries in Cleveland. If your library doesn't have the movie you want, somewhere else does. You can then place a hold, and have the movie delivered to the closest library to you.
  • You can rent up to 10 DVDs at a time and keep them for 1 week. If you checked out the movies from the library in person (instead of receiving it through a hold), you can renew them up to two times. The other great thing is that you can return the DVDs to any public library, not just the one where you got your card, and you will not get late fees (if you do, they are only $0.10/day).
  • Make sure to bring a proof of residence when you go to pick up your library card.

[edit] Museums

Case students now have free access to most Cleveland museums with a student ID For more details visit http://studentaffairs.case.edu/freeaccess/.

• University Circle Website
  • Case sits within University Circle, an area where most of Cleveland’s museums are clustered. Most University Circle museums are free to students. Museums include the Cleveland Museum of Art (free special exhibits with ID), Museum of Contemporary Art(MOCA), Natural History Museum, where our esteemed anatomy professor, Dr. Latimer, is executive director, Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum, Botanical Gardens, Children’s Museum and the African American Museum. Also check out the Art Museum lagoon which is a beautiful place to take a break and relax.

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Downtown Website
  • You should be able to obtain free admission by virtue of being a Case student. However, this is only true during the period when the undergraduates are in class. If you go anytime after graduation and before school begins in the Fall, you will have to pay.

• Great Lakes Science Center near Downtown Website
  • Has a wide variety of science exhibits as well as an Omnimax theater.

[edit] Fitness Centers

• 121 Fitness Center "One-two-One (On Campus) Website
  • This fitness center is located on campus although it is not owned by the University. It is generally cheap for students; look for the deals that offer cheaper initiation fees. In general it’s between $30-40 a month and you are allowed a two month hiatus in the summer. Many departments also have corporate accounts where they let people join for cheaper fees—look for postings on the bulletin boards.
  • Address: 2130 Adelbert Rd. Map

• Severance Athletic Center in Severance Center
  • It isn’t convenient for someone near campus, but if you live over that way it is a nice alternative. Check Website for dues.

• Bally’s in Severance Center
  • There’s a Bally’s in Severance that is less than a year old. It’s apparently pretty posh.

• Veale Center on Campus
  • This facility is free to students and is the main undergrad athletic center. It has most everything you will need including two pools, a weight room, Hammer Strength equipment, a cardio room, classes, an indoor track, indoor tennis and basketball etc. There is also a field outdoors where most of the intramural soccer, softball, baseball and football is played, among other sports. Make sure you bring your ID to show to the guard. Lockers can be rented for the semester/year, but there are a few for daily use.

• Cleveland Heights Community Center in Cleveland Heights
  • If you are a Cleveland Heights resident you are allowed access to the Cleveland Heights Community Center athletic facilities which include cardio and nautilus equipment, classes, as well as basketball courts. In order to gain access you must buy a $5 ID card and pay $140 for a yearly membership beginning the day you purchase it. This facility also has two ice skating rinks open via paid admission to anyone.

[edit] Parks/Climbing/Hiking

• Cleveland Rock Gym in Euclid
• Website
  • A one day pass to climb is $10 and slightly cheaper, $7, if you just want to boulder. They offer a Ladies’ Night (Wednesday) and a College ID night (Friday) for $7. Cost is $6 for a package with your harness, shoes and belay device.
    • Address: 21200 St Clair Ave., Building B3 Euclid, Ohio
    • Phone:(216) 692-3300

• Veale Center on Campus
  • Just opened a climbing wall in 2005
    • Phone: (216) 368-2868

• Metroparks Website
  • Cleveland is surrounded by what is often called the emerald necklace, referring to the ring of county-run parks surrounding the major Cleveland suburbs. There are biketrails, hiking paths and creeks surrounded by forest. The closest metropark to campus is Euclid Creek Park which has a great jogging/rollerblading/bike path that runs along Euclid Creek. The park is long but very narrow so it is fairly small, but the rock cliffs along the creek are often steep and very picturesque. People often walk/climb in the creek along the length of the park which is fun, but not possible after heavy rains. Other metroparks, including hiking and bike trails can be found at.

• Cain Park Full details in Music

• Shaker Lakes in Shaker Heights
  • Set in one of the wealthier parts of Cleveland, this is a small man-made nature preserve with walking and jogging paths. The Shaker Lakes Nature Center is also located there, which is a great place to visit if you are interested in nature and conservation.

• Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland Heights
  • Ok, some people think it’s odd to consider a cemetery as a place for recreation, but this cemetery is an exception. Located just at the top of Mayfield hill past Little Italy, it is a large expanse of wooded and hilly paths and roads and is a popular place for joggers. At the highest point in the cemetery there are great views of Lake Erie and the skyline. President Garfield is buried here as well as Elliot Ness, various Rockefellers and a number of Cleveland’s prominent families. The cemetery is very old and the graves are often elaborate and beautiful. There are also ponds and picnic tables and modern outdoor sculptures throughout the park. Trolley tours run through the warmer months, and the park is open until 5:30 pm in the winter, dusk in the summer.

• MLK near Downtown
  • Martin Luther King Blvd. from the North side of campus to Lake Erie doubles as both a major thoroughfare and a well maintained bike and jogging path. Scattered along the park are cultivated gardens and monuments that commemorate the various countries that contribute to Cleveland’s diversity. Each one is characteristic of its representative country and they are really interesting to look at. Note of caution however: this is probably only a safe place to go by day.

[edit] Beaches

Cleveland beaches get a bad rap, but as long as you don’t expect anything awesome, you can have a good time. Here are a few that you can check out for yourself.

• Edgewater Park in Lakewood
• Mentor Headlands in Mentor
• Huntington Beach in Bay Village

[edit] Yearly Events

• Murray Hill Art Walk (first weekend in June, October and December)
  • This event is sponsored by the MHAA and celebrates the works of local and nationally known accomplished artists and craftsmen. Extended late night gallery hours offer shoppers time to mingle with artists.

• The Feast (Middle of August)
  • The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a holy day with a religious procession through the neighborhood streets on the 15th at noon. This family event lasts 4 days and offers a good time to reconnect with old friends... and eat cannoli's until you can't walk. At the Feast you will find booths from your favorite Little Italy restaurants and more! Come for good food and desserts. Live music.

• Taste of Little Italy (September)
  • It's a fun food and wine tasting event to benefit the Montessori School at Holy Rosary. The city's best Italian restaurants and wine distributors are represented at this event. Call Montessori for ticket details, but they are expensive.

• Wine Tasting Festival
• Cleveland BBQ Cookoff

[edit] Shopping

• Beachwood Place
  • Nordstrom's, Dillard's, Express, H&M, Gap, Bath and Body Works, T-Mobile, Arden B., Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand Co., A&F, American Eagle
• Coventry
  • American Apparel, Record Revolution, Coventry Cats, Passport to Peru, Art Supply Store
• Golden Gate Shopping Center
  • Best Buy, Costco, World Market, Gamestop, OldNavy, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Linen's & Things
• Legacy Village
  • Apple Store, Crate and Barrel, Arhaus, Birkenstock, Joseph Beth Books, Pearl Vision
• Richmond Mall
  • Steve and Berry's, Macy's
• Severance Center
  • Walmart, OfficeMax, Shoe Factory, Home Depot, Gamestop, Dave's Supermarket, Radioshack, Liquor store, Borders, Severance Movie Theater, Severance Athletic Center, Post Office, police department/City Hall
• Tower City
• University Heights Shopping Center
  • Target, Macy's, TJ Max, Pier1, WholeFoods, and DMV

[edit] Bookstores

• Borders in Severance Center Website
  • A popular place to study, this Borders has a large café section and a great selection of teas. They carry a wide variety of books and music but don’t really have many of the books you will need for school.
    • 3466 Mayfield Rd. Map
    • (216) 291-8605

• Campus Bookstore in Thwing Student Center
  • There is a bookstore for the entire campus located in Thwing Student Center. There are a lot of other better options to purchase new books (Matthew’s, anything online) although the best deals are still obtained when purchasing books off of upperclassmen looking to clear out bookshelf space.

• Joseph Beth in Legacy Village
  • Huge multi-story bookstore, they also have an adjoining café and restaurant.
    • 24519 Cedar Rd. Map
    • (216) 691-7000

• Leonardo’s Arts and Sciences Book Gallery near Cedar/Lee
  • Leonardo’s is on Lee Rd. and offers better prices than the medical school bookstore. Multiple trips are sometimes in order, however, due to lack of supply.
    • Address: 2250 Lee Rd. Map
    • Phone: (216) 321-9221

• Matthews Medical Bookstore near the Cleveland Clinic
  • Matthew's Bookstore (on Euclid across from CCF) is a great medical bookstore. They are cheaper than the school bookstore, much more reliable than Leonardo's, and they have the schedule of classes so that they can reliably have all books in advance for students.
    • 9451 Euclid Ave. Map
    • (216) 229-6900

[edit] Barbershops/Hair Salons

• Adams Barber Shop in University Heights
  • A great hair cut at a decent price is extremely rare in Cleveland. Fortunately, one exists. Near the new University Town Center on Warrensville Center Rd., Adams Barber Shop specializes in men’s haircuts at an affordable student discount. You’ll find Adam, the owner, there or one of his associates—they’re all very friendly and personable people. Appointments needed except on Saturdays.
    • 2245 Warrensville Center Rd. Map
    • Phone: (216) 321-8100

• Best Cuts in Severance
  • One of the cheapest places to get a haircut; quality is what you would expect for an $11 haircut or whatever the price is nowadays.
    • 3626 Mayfield Rd. Map
    • (216) 382-2600

• Fast Eddy’s Chop Shop in Coventry Website
  • Though further away, this unique hair cuttery provides some of the most affordable cuts for the quality. The décor, reminiscent of a bike shop, is probably the most unique for a Cleveland salon.
    • 1846 Coventry Rd. Map
    • 216-371-4328

• Hair in Motion in Little Italy
  • In Little Italy, in the middle of Murray Hill, this small salon offers more affordable prices than the nearby La Barberia. And, for your convenience, it accepts CaseCash. Men's cut: $18.
    • 2133 Murray Hill Rd. Map
    • 216-721-0095

• La Barberia Express in the Triangle
  • A bit more expensive, La Barberia (locations at the Triangle and in Little Italy) will run you $27 (men) to $37 (women) but offer a $4 student discount. They do a good job and seem to be a fairly popular destination for students. Appointments are recommended. The University Spa in Little Italy is a bit larger and offers a couple more services. Their website lists their monthly specials.
    • 11308 Euclid Ave. Map
    • (216) 421-0560

• La Barberia University Spa in Little Italy Website
  • A bit more expensive, La Barberia (locations at the Triangle and in Little Italy) will run you $27 (men) to $37 (women) but offer a $4 student discount. They do a good job and seem to be a fairly popular destination for students. Appointments are recommended. The University Spa in Little Italy is a bit larger and offers a couple more services. Their website lists their monthly specials.
    • 12115 Mayfield Rd. Map
    • Phone:

• Lucia's Salon
  • This cute and funky salon is about a 12 minute drive from campus. They specialize in color - especially non-traditional varieties. They also give regular haircuts. Sammi is a particular favorite of the girls in the medical school class. However, this doesn't mean they all get the same haircut, she does a number of styles. Many prefer this location over La Barberia and the prices are better. They also carry really cute hair accessories and the Redken line of hair products.
    • Website: Website
    • Address: 5135 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124 Map
    • Phone: 440-995-5400

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