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MOVINGTOCLEVELANDSURVIVALGUIDETABLEOFCONTENTSI.
RELOCATINGTOCLEVELANDA.
FindingaPlacetoLiveB.
HowtoStartYourSearchC.
MovingCompanies/ServicesD.
WheretoStayWhileHouseHuntingE.
TransportationF.
EstablishingUtilitiesandNewspapersG.
SchoolInformationH.
CarRegistration/DriversLicenseInformationI.
CCFRelatedInformationJ.
InternationalSection-TipsforThoseArrivingfromBroadII.
SHOPPING/SERVICESA.
Farmers'MarketsB.
SpecialtyMarketsC.
GroceryStoresD.
Discount/VarietyStoresE.
ShoppingCenters/MallsF.
OtherSpecialtyStores(Antiques,Appliances,Books,Children,Crafts,Gifts,HouseholdGoods,Hardware,Men's,Maternity,SportingGoods)G.
Services(Cleaner/Alterations,Dentists,HairStylists,Babysitters,Banks,FinancialAdvisors,AutomotiveCare,HomeCare)III.
THINGSTODOA.
ActivityResourcesandInformationCentersB.
SightseeingToursC.
AmusementParksD.
IndoorPlaygroundsE.
WaterParksF.
Nature/OutdoorRecreationG.
WinterRecreationH.
DayTripsI.
LongWeekendsTripsJ.
MuseumsK.
MusicandDanceL.
SportsTeamsandRecreationFacilitiesM.
TheaterIV.
RESTAURANTSANDNIGHTSPOTSA.
RestaurantsB.
BreweriesC.
MovieTheatersD.
ComedyClubsI.
RELOCATINGTOCLEVELANDA.
FINDINGAPLACETOLIVEYourfirstprioritywillprobablybefindingaplacetolive.
Mostpeoplefindthecostofbothrentingapartmentsandbuyinghousesveryaffordable.
PlanavisittoClevelandinmid-April.
Alongweekendwithatleastoneweekdayisdesirable.
IfyoucannotgethereuntilJune,relax-youwillstillbeabletofindsomewheretolive.
Comepreparedwithaclearunderstandingofwhatyouwant,whatyoucanafford,andwhatyourprioritiesare.
ThewindingCuyahogaRivergeographicallydividesthecityofClevelandintotwoareas:theEastandWestsides.
TheWestSidesuburbsareclosertodowntown,haveeasieraccesstofreeways,receivefewerinchesofsnow,andgenerallyoffermoremodernhousing.
TheEastSidesuburbs,whichareclosertoUniversityCircle,CCF,andmanyoftheculturalinstitutions,offerhistoricalcharmandnice,affordablehousing.
TheDowntownareaboostsnewlyrenovatedapartmentsforthosewhowant"citystyle"livingarrangements.
See"RatingtheSuburbs"fromClevelandMagazine'sJuneissueforareastatisticsanddemographicinformation.
ThisinformationispublishedeveryJuneinClevelandMagazine.
Onaverage,themajorityofresidentsandfellowsliveontheEastSideinthefollowingsuburbs:SUBURBTRAVELTIMETOCCFBeachwood20-25minutesClevelandHeights10-20minutesLyndhurst20-25minutesMayfieldHeights25-30minutesShakerHeights10-20minutesSouthEuclid20-25minutesUniversityHeights15-20minutesOntheWestSide,themajorityofresidents/fellowslivein:SUBURBTRAVELTIMETOCCFBayVillage25-30minutesFairviewPark20-25minutesLakewood15-20minutesParma20-25minutesRockyRiver20-25minutesWestlake25-30minutesForthoseworkinginspecialtiesthatcantakecallfromhome,besuretocheckwithyourCCFdepartmentforanyminimumtraveltimerequirements.
Thetypesofhousingyouwillfindavailableinclude:TraditionalapartmentcomplexesSinglefamilyhomesDuplex-aside-by-sidehouse,mostlyavailableinClevelandHeights.
Yousharethefrontentrance,gardenandgaragebuteverythingelseisprivate.
Costisatleast$800/monthfora3-bedroomduplex.
Two-familyhome-hasacommonfrontentrance,onefamilyhasthefirstfloor,andanotherfamilyhasthesecondfloor+/-thethirdfloor.
ThesearemostlyavailableinShakerHeights.
A3-bedroom"upstairs"willcostatleast$700/month.
THINGSTOCONSIDERWhenrentinginCleveland,youmustalwaysrememberthatOhiolawprotectsthelandlords,notthetenants.
Herearesomesuggestionsfromothersbeforeyou:Considerhiringarealestateagent(thiscouldcostbetween$100-$150/day).
Theycanshowyouareasthatdonothavehousingservices.
Useahousingservice(seelistingsbelow)buttheyexistprimarilyforthebenefitoflandlordssobecautious.
Geteverythinginwriting.
Talktocurrenttenantstheyarethebestsourceofinformationaboutthelandlord,thepropertyandtheneighborhood.
FamilieswithonlyonevehicleshouldconsiderlivingwithinwalkingdistanceoftheRTApublictransportationsystem.
HousingalongornearVanAkenBlvd.
andShakerBlvd.
isconvenientfortheRTAtrains.
Additionally,housingnearShakerSquareisconvenienttothe#48busthatgoestoCCF.
Havingagarageinwhichtoparkyourcarcansavesnow-cleaningtimeduringthewintermonths.
Familiesmovingwithanimals,specificallydogs,shouldtrytheShakerHeights/ClevelandHeightsHousingServices(seelistingbelow)tofindhousing,asTheApartmentGuidedoesnotadvertisehousingthatallowdogs.
Remember,itwon'talwaysbeSpring.
Clevelandweathercanbeextremesothiswilleffectyourutilitiesbillsinthewinter,whetheryouwantagaragetoparkyourcarin,yourcommuteintowork,etc.
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HOWTOSTARTYOURSEARCHCCFSources:TheOfficeofAlumniAffairsintheLernerResearchBuilding(NA2-05)keepsfivehousingbooks:four"FORRENT"bookscovering;Privatehouses,twofamilies,condos/townhouses,etc.
;Temporary-ShortTermHousing;Apartments–Eastside;andApartments–Westside;andone"FORSALE"booklistinghomesforsalebyresidents/fellows&supportstaff.
Toaccessthisinformation,youwillneedtovisittheirofficepersonallytoreviewtheinformation.
Theofficephonenumberis(216)444-2487.
PleaseaskforMarilynBryce.
RentalAdvertisements:TheApartmentGuide(free,publishedmonthly).
(216)447-1416TheClevelandPlainDealer.
(216)999-6000orwww.
plaindealer.
comSunPress(alocal,eastsidenewspaper).
(216)524-0830.
HousingServices:ClevelandHeightsHousingServices.
(216)291-5959orwww.
heightshousing@CLVHTS.
comThehousingserviceisFREEandwillprovideaguidedtouroftheClevelandHeightsarea.
TheywillcustomfityourRentalneedsandshowyourentalproperty.
Callformoreinformationortosetupanappointment.
ShakerHeightsHousingService.
(216)491-1330orwww.
shakeronline.
comThehousingserviceisFREEandwillprovideaguidedtouroftheShakerHeightsareaandneighborhoodschools,recreationalfacilities,librariesandshoppingcenters.
Thehousingservicewillshowonly"CertifiedShaker"2familyhomesandwillprovidealistof"CertifiedShaker"apartmentbuildings.
"CertifiedShaker"rentalshavestringentrequirementsofcleanlinessandsafetyregulations.
Callformoreinformationorsetupanappointment.
PrivateLodgings,Inc.
(216)321-3213-PhyllisGerberAreferralservicespecializingintemporary,short-termhousing.
Furnishedapartments,condominiumsandhouses.
Homeshare-liveinsomeoneelse'shome.
EastandWestClevelandpropertylocationsTheVillageGreenApartments.
Beachwood.
(216)292-9210orwww.
villagegreen.
comclickonBeachwood24HourMannedGatedCommunity.
Amenitiesincludeindoor&outdoorpool,hottub,fitnesscenter,tennisandracquetballcourts,andguestsuites.
5%rentaldiscountforCCFresidents/fellowsandonly$150securitydepositrequired.
CallformoreinformationandaFREEpersonaltourofthecommunity.
Anycity/suburb'sChamberofCommerce.
(Dialinformation(2l6)555-1212forthephonenumber)BuyingContacts:NextHomeisamortgagecompanyandarealtor.
Ifyouusebothservices,theywillpayclosingcostsonahome,giveyou2freemortgagepayments,orallowyoutobuy2points.
Callformoreinformation(888)566-4100.
PlanrightGMAC(216)514-8882orwww.
planrightgmac.
comJoanRosen-e-mail:planright@aol.
comRealtyOne(Hotline).
(216)691-2345.
TheyofferafreetourofCleveland.
SmytheCramer.
(216)751-8550orwww.
smythecramer.
comMarilynIsler-ABR,CRS-voicemail(216)999-8405e-mail:misler@smythecramer.
comwww.
realtor.
com.
ThiswebsiteadvertisesmanyhomesfrommanydifferentrealestateagenciesHomeInspectors:Whenpurchasingyournewhomeandbeforeclosingthedeal,you'llwanttogetageneralhomeinspection.
Ahomeinspectorwillprovideaprofessionalopinionoftheoverallconditionofthedwellingandwillidentifymajordefects.
Boththeinteriorandexteriorofthepropertywillbeinspected.
Buyersareadvisedtoaccompanytheinspectortoaskquestionsbutit'snotrequired.
Youwillreceiveanimpartialobjectivereportoftheproperty.
Generalhomeinspectionshelpyouavoid"surprises"lateron.
MACHomeInspections(440)735-0499orcell(216)210-6759AmemberofAmericanSocietyofHomeInspectors15yearsexperience.
KnowledgeablewiththeHeightscodeviolations.
THINGSTOCONSIDERWageTaxes-Mostofthesuburbantownshipshaveregionalwagetaxes.
ChecktheRegionalIncomeTaxAgencywebsiteforlistingsathttp://www.
rita.
to/PropertyTaxes-Thepropertytaxratesvarywidelyfromtownshiptotownship.
Youwillwanttotakethesecostsintoconsiderationbeforemakingafinalpurchasedecision.
PropertyInspections&PointOfSaleInspection-Sometownshipshavepropertyinspectionsthatoccuratthetimeofsaleandalsoyearly.
Anyitemsfoundbyinspectorsthatwarrantrepairwillbecitedforviolationandmustbefixed.
Besuretounderstandthisandreviewitwithyourrealestateagent.
Askquestionsbeforeyoubuyoryoucouldgetstuckwithcostlyrepairs.
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MOVINGCOMPANIES/SERVICESWhetheryouchoosetomovewithaprofessionalmovingcompanyordo-it-yourself,ourbestadviceistoplanaheadasearlyaspossible(checkyourcityoforigin'sphonebookfortelephonenumbers).
FullServiceDo-it-YourselfService:AlliedVanLinesHertz-PenskeTruckRentalBekinsVanLinesRyderTruckRentalCorlettMovers(216)641-6677U-HaulCompanyMayflowerTransitCompanyUnitedVanLinesD.
WHERETOSTAYWHENHOUSEHUNTINGFromourexperience,thehotels/motelslistedbelowofferaffordableratesandwesuggestthatyoualwaysinquirewhethertheyofferadiscountforCCFresidents/fellows.
Thehotelsmarkedwithan"*"aremoreexpensivesomakesureyouaskabouttheprice.
AAAcardholderscanreceivediscountsatsomehotels.
WestSide:HamptonInn–Westlake.
(440)892-0333.
CCFRate$59plustax.
HolidayInn–Westlake.
(440)871-6000.
CCFRate$69plustax.
RedRoofInn–Westlake.
(440)892-7920.
CCFRate$39plustax(throughJune).
EastSide:AlcazarHotel-ClevelandHeights.
(216)321-5400.
$70plustax.
BaymountInns-MayfieldHeights.
(440)442-8400.
CCFRate$64plustax.
CCFGuestHouse–Cleveland.
(216)791-2710.
*ClevelandHiltonEast–Beachwood.
(216)4645950.
*EmbassySuitesHotel–Beachwood.
(216)765-8066.
CCFRate$139plustax.
HamptonInn–Wickliffe.
(440)9444030.
CCFRate$72plustax.
HolidayInn–Beachwood.
(216)831-3300.
$95/$105plustax.
*RadissonHotels-BeachwoodandDowntown.
(800)333-3333.
CCFRate$109plustax.
*StoufferRenaissanceHotel–Downtown.
(216)696-5600.
CCFRate$129plustax.
TravelLodge–Beachwood.
(216)831-7200.
$55plustax.
Southand/orneartheAirport:*ClevelandAirportMarriott-Airport.
(216)252-5333.
HolidayInn-Airport.
(216)252-7700.
CCFRate$79plustax.
HolidayInn–Independence.
(216)524-8050.
CCFRate$79plustax.
HolidayInn-Hopkins/MiddleburgHeights.
(440)243-4040.
$99weekdays/$59weekends.
RadissonInn-Airport.
(216)267-5700.
CCFRate$59plustax.
RedRoofInn–Independence.
(216)447-0030.
CCFRate$49.
99plustax.
*ResidenceInnbyMarriott-Airport.
(440)234-6688.
*SheratonHotel-Airport.
(216)267-1500.
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TRANSPORTATIONMainairport:ClevelandHopkinsInternationalAirport(CLE).
AlternativeAirport:Akron-CantonRegional(CAK).
Sometimescarriescheaperfares.
Carrentals:Avis(216)265-3700Hertz(800)654-3131Budget(216)433-4433National(216)267-0060Thrifty(216)267-7368Taxicabs:YellowCab(216)623-1500Americab(216)881-1111Amtrak:(800)872-7245RegionalTransitAuthority(RTA)(bus/train):(216)621-9500GreyhoundBusLine:(216)781-0520or(800)231-2222F.
ESTABLISHINGUTILITIESANDNEWSPAPERSSomeutilitiesmaybesetupbeforeyouarrive:Electricity:TheIlluminatingCompany.
(800)589-3101Gas:DominionEastOhio.
Trytoestablishyouraccountwithamonthlybudgetprogram.
(216)361-2345Telephone:Localcalls-SBCTelephoneCompanyLongdistance-youhavetheoptiontochooseyourownprovider(i.
e.
,AT&T,Sprint,MCI).
(800)660-1000.
AdelphiaCableWideOpenWest(WOW)(800)686-2510TollFree(866)496-9669TollFreeCableTV&CableInternet:DirectTV–AnyBlockbusterorRadioShackstoreNewspapers:ClevelandPlainDealerSunPress-EasternSuburbPaper(216)999-6000(216)524-0830G.
SCHOOLINFORMATIONEducationforgradeskindergartenthroughtwelveisfreeintheOhioPublicSchoolSystem.
Youmayhavetopayforfull-timekindergartenifyourschooloffersonlyahalf-dayprogram.
Eachmunicipality(CityofClevelandHeights,ShakerHeights,Lakewood,etc.
)hasitsownBoardofEducation,whichadministerseducationmatterswithinitsdistrict.
SomeadjoiningcitiesshareacombinedschoolsystemsuchasClevelandHts.
/UniversityHts.
andSouthEuclid/Lyndhurst.
TheOhioDepartmentofEducationwebsite,http://www.
ode.
state.
oh.
us/,providesdistrictandschoolprofileinformationandpublishestheresultsofthestateproficiencytestsandschooldistrictreportcards.
Beforeyoustartyourhousingsearch,itisworthwhiletocomparetheperformanceofeachschooldistrictandevaluateindividualschoolswithinadistrict.
Copiesofthereportcardscanbeorderedonline,orcalltoll-freeOhioDept.
ofEducation.
(877)772-7771.
Thestartingageforchildrenvaries,butingeneral,achildmustturn5bySeptember30thoftheyearhe/shestartsschool.
Someschooldistrictsallowunderagechildrentostartschoolaftersatisfactorycompletionofabilityandpreparednesstests.
TheschoolyearrunsfromearlySeptembertolateMay;however,thetypicalenrollmentmonthisJanuary,solookintoschoolsassoonaspossibleasthereareoccasionallywaitinglistsforsomeschools.
Schoolhoursvarygreatly.
SomeschoolsprovideorientationsessionsforparentsandchildreninAugust.
ContacttheBoardinyourareaassoonaspossibleforspecificinformation.
NOTE:CalltheNAEYC-NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildrentoobtainalistofaccreditedschoolsinyourarea.
(800)424-2460orwww.
naeyc.
org.
Specificregistrationproceduresvary,butingeneral,thefollowingarenecessary:BirthCertificateorBaptismalCertificateCurrentmedicalcertificatefromphysicianCompletemedicalhistoryanddocumentationofallU.
S.
requiredimmunizationsProofofresidence(utilitybill,driver'slicense,etc.
)Legalcustodypapers,incaseofdivorceSchoolrecordsforsecondarylevels,reportcards,unofficialschooltranscriptsCHILDCARE-PRE-SCHOOLS/CO-OPS/NURSERIESForthosewithyoungchildren,findingandchoosingchildcareislikelytobeoneofthemoststressfulpartsofyourmove.
Wesuggestyoustartyoursearchasearlyaspossible.
Manycentersfillfastandhaveverylongwaitinglists.
ConsiderapreliminarysearchbytelephonemonthsbeforearrivinginClevelandandapplicationtothewaitlistofcentersyoulike.
Manyofushavechildrenandarehappytoanswerquestionstohelpyounarrowyoursearch.
Lookforthelistingsbelowwiththe*indicatingHSSAmemberrecommendations.
GenerallyCo-opsarelessexpensivethantraditionalpre-schools,butrequireparentvolunteertime.
ListedbelowarecenterscompliedfromtheNAEYCAccreditedCentersListand*HSSAmemberrecommendations.
BEACHWOODPHONEFundamentalsChildren'sCenter(216)831-6500CLEVELANDPHONEChildTimeChildren'sCenter–Cleveland(216)831-5957McMillanPreschoolandDayCare(216)932-9497CLEVELANDHEIGHTSPHONEChurchoftheSavior*(216)321-1685FairmountChurchCooperativeNurserySchool*(216)321-5800FairmountTemplePreschool*(216)464-1752GesuChurchandEducationalCenter*(216)932-0620JewishCommunityCenter*(216)382-4000MillikinSchool*(216)371-7318SaintPaulCo-opNurserySchool*(216)932-0002EUCLIDPHONEEuclidCooperativePreschool–Euclid(216)731-1316SouthEuclidCo-opNurserySchool*(216)381-4030UpwithKids(Ages2monthsto3years).
*(216)382-1802LAKEWOODPHONELakewoodBaptistNurserySchool(216)221-4089LakewoodCommunityCareCenter(216)226-0080LYNDHURSTPHONEFaithChurchPreschool–Lyndhurst/RichmondHeights*(216)382-7010Kindercare(Ages6weeksto12years).
*(440)442-8067LyndhurstChildhoodEnrichmentCenter(440)442-2333.
MIDDLEBURGHEIGHTSLittleAcornChildCareCenter(440)816-5395ROCKYRIVERPHONERockyRoverPresbyterianNurserySchool(216)333-4888WestShoreChildCareCenter(440)333-2040SHAKERHEIGHTSPHONECarolNursery*(216)991-3449CooperativeNurserySchoolatHeightsChristianChurchNAEYCaccredited*(216)561-4800EarlyChildhoodEnrichmentCenterFull-Day.
Ages1to5(216)991-9761JewishDayNursery(216)932-2800x238PlymouthChurch/ParentsDayOut(Ages2to4)*(216)991-1961AdditionalResourcesforParentsCONCERNEmployeeAssistanceProgramatClevelandClinicFoundationistheCCFreferralservice.
Theymaintainlistsofin-homechildcareproviders,daycarecenters,andnannyservices.
Theywillmailaprintoutfromtheirdatabaseofproviders.
(216)445-6970TheHeightsParentCenterisanon-profiteducationcenterforfamilieslocatedattheMillikinSchoolonCrestRoad(nearSeveranceCenter)inClevelandHeights.
Itrunsparentingclasses,atoylendinglibrary,dropinsessions,eveningworkshops,socialeventsand"AgesandStages",whichisadevelopmentalscreenforchildren.
Theyareafriendlyorganizationandarealwayslookingfornewmembersandvolunteers.
(216)321-0079ShakerHeightsPublicLibrary-PlayandLearnStation-Learningactivitiesforadultsandchildren(agesbirthtofiveyears)toenjoytogether.
ExploreArt,Science,DramaticPlay,Storiesandmore.
PlayandLearnBabiesofferstimulatingactivities,toysandmaterialsespeciallyforyouandyourbaby.
Youmayborrowbooksandmaterials.
LocatedattheShakerHeightsPublicLibrary(secondfloor)16500VanAkenBlvd.
(216)-991-2030.
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CARREGISTRATION/DRIVER'SLICENSEINFORMATIONRegisteringyourvehicleandobtainingadriver'slicensecanbetimeconsumingprocess.
Listedbelowarethestepsyouwillneedtotaketoobtainallnecessaryitems.
TheGoldenGatePlazashoppingcomplexonMayfieldRoadjustwestofInterstate271inMayfieldHeightshousesbothaTitleBureauandLicenseBureau.
ToObtainaDriver'sLicense:Obtainacopyofthe"DigestofOhioMotorVehicleLaws"fromtheBureauofMotorVehicles,(614)752-7500(Columbusmainoffice).
Thewrittendriver'sexamincludesquestionsthattestfinepointandnumericaldetailfromthisdigest.
Inaddition,theroadsignportionoftheexamistrickyinitswording,solearntheexactdescriptionofeachroadsignfromthedigest.
Ifyouhaveavaliddriver'slicensefromanotherstateyouwillberequiredtotakethevisionscreeningandthewrittenexamatoneoftheHighwayPatrolExaminationStations.
Theroadtestisusuallywaivedifyourout-of-statelicensedoesnothaveyourSocialSecuritynumberonit.
YoumustalsopresentyourSocialSecuritycard.
Ifyouhaveaninternationaldriver'slicense,youmustmakeanappointmentwiththeHighwayPatrolExaminationStation(216)787-5880usingyourSocialSecuritynumber,totakethevision,writtenandroadtests.
Thewrittentestisavailableinmanyforeignlanguages,however,youmustbeabletounderstanddirectionsandreadtrafficsignsprintedinEnglish.
Uponpassingalltests,youhave60daystotakeyour"examinationpassed"toaDeputyRegistrarorAutoandDriver'sLicenseBureau(seeStateGovernmentsectionoftheBluePagesforlocations)toobtainyourlicense.
Safetylaws:Ohiolawrequiresallchildrenwhoareundertheageof4andwhoweighlessthan40pounds(88kilos)berestrainedinanapprovedchildsafetyseat.
Driversandfrontseatpassengersmustwearsafetybelts.
ToPurchaseaVehicle:Thepurchaseofavehiclemaybefromacardealer(seeYellowPagesorlocalnewspapers)ordirectlyfromthepreviousowner(seetheAutomobileTradingTimes,whichispublishedweekly,orthePlainDealer).
ThebulletinboardoutsidetheentrancetotheCCF"H"cafeteriaisanothergoodsourceforvehicleadvertisements.
Youmayalsoconsiderleasingavehicleifyouwillbehereonlyayearortwo.
CalltheAAA(seebelow)forrecommendedgaragestocheckyoursecond-handvehicleformechanicaldefectsbeforeyoupurchaseit.
Somegaragesarelistedonpage22underAutomotiveCare.
ToRegisterYourVehicle:StepOne:Out-of-StateInspection.
Ifyoupurchasedyourvehicleout-of-stateoritisregisteredout-of-state,youmusttakeittoaLicenseBureauforavehicleinspection(costis$1.
50).
YouwillneedthepaperworkfromthisinspectiontoobtainanOhioTitle.
StepTwo:ObtainanOhioTitle.
TitleTransferisdoneataTitleBureau(SeeCountyGovernmentSectionofthePhoneBook,underAutoandBoatTitleDepartment).
EastSide:GoldenGatePlazainMayfieldHeights.
WestSide:GreatNorthernMallinNorthOlmstead.
Thetitlemustbesignedovertoyoubythesellerandbenotarized.
Youmustpresentidentification(suchasadriver'slicenseorpassport),andyouwillbechargeda$7.
00feeinadditiontothe7%salestax,whichmustbepaidincashorbycertifiedcheckormoneyorder.
Ifthevehiclehastwoownersorisinyourspouse'sname,bothowners/ownermustgototheTitleBureauunlessyougetanotarizedPowerofAttorneyforthepersonwhocannotcome.
(TheBureauhasaformspecificallyforthispurpose.
)StepThree:EmissionsTesting.
Fore-checklocations,call1-800-CAR-TEST(1-800-227-8378).
Thecostofthetestis$19.
50,cashorpersonalcheckonly.
StepFour:ObtainLicensePlatesandRegistration.
Toobtainlicenseplates,gotoaDeputyRegistrar'sOfficeorLicenseBureau(seeLicenseServicesintheYellowPages).
YouwillneedyourOhiotitle,your"passing"e-testcertificateandyourdriver'slicense.
Theregistrationfeeisbasedonthedateofbirthoftheownerofthevehicle.
Forpassengervehicles,thecostwillrangefrom$12.
25to$42.
25.
ThelegalownersmustapplyinpersonoryoumusthaveanotarizedPowerofAttorneyforthepersonwhocannotcome.
REMINDER:Don'tleavehomewithout:Yourvehicle'soriginaltitleAnotarizedPowerofAttorneyfortheownerwhocannotbethereinperson(MustuseBureau'sform)Yourvehicle'sloancontractifyouhavealienonit.
CallfirstandcheckwhetheryouneedtohaveanyotherpaperworkfromyourlenderOnepictureID(acurrentdriver'slicenseorpassport)andoneotherIDwithyourSocialSecuritynumberonitProofofSocialSecuritynumberandbirthcertificateifyourSocialSecuritynumberisnotonyourcurrentdriver'slicenseThelinescanbeverylonganddifficult.
Ifyouhavechildren,trytoleavethemathome.
CarInsurance:UnderOhiolaw,youarerequiredtocarryadequatecarinsurance.
The"OhioShopper'sGuidetoAutomobileInsurance"isprovidedbytheOhioDepartmentofInsurance(800)686-1526(allowseveralweeksforshippingorcheckforcopiesandthelocallibrary).
Thisguideprovidesrateinformation,explanationsoftermsandcoverageandotherinformationtohelpyouchooseaninsurancecompany.
PleaseconsiderjoiningtheOhioMotoristsAssociation-AAA.
Theyprovideroadsideassistanceaswellasmaps,tourguides,travelshopandtravelagencyservices.
MainOffice:6000S.
MarginalRoad,Cleveland,44103,(216)606-6100EastSide:5356MayfieldRoad,Lyndhurst,44124,(440)473-0700(inPowerPlaza)WestSide:3356LindenRoad,RockyRiver,44116,(440)333-5878(inWestgateShoppingCenter)I.
CCFRELATEDINFORMATIONHowtoPageYourSpouse:TopagesomeonefromaCCFhousephone:dial14(beep.
.
.
);dialpagernumber(beep,beep.
.
.
),diallastfivedigitsofhousephonenumberandthepound(#)sign;hangupandwaitforyourcall.
Example:14,22200,41234#.
Topagesomeonefromanoutsidephone:dial(216)464-8410(beep.
.
.
);dialpagernumber(beep,beep.
.
.
);dialthenumberwhereyouwantthepersontoreturnyourcallandthepound(#)sign;hangupandwaitforyourcall.
Example:(216)464-8410,22200,229-6405#.
IfitisanemergencyandyouneedyourspousetocallyoubackASAP,youcanadd911afteryourphonenumberandbeforethepoundsign.
Example:(216)464-8410,22200,229-6405911#.
Ifyouneedtoreachyourspouseandyouarecallingfromaphonewherehe/shecan'tcallback,simplydialtheCCFoperator(216)444-2200or(800)CCF-CAREandasktohaveyourspousepaged.
Youwillholdonthelinewhiletheoperatormakesthepageandyourspousewillbeconnecteddirectlytoyourelativelyquickly.
MakingaDoctor'sAppointmentwiththePrimaryCareDepartment(adultandpediatrics):Whenyoucalltomakeanappointment,youwillberequiredtogivethenursethe8-digitCCFnumberofthepatient.
Eachpersoninyourfamilyhashis/herownnumber,andtheyareassignedatyourfirstappointment.
Whenattendingyourfirstappointment,youwillneedtoshowupaboutl/2-hourearlytoapplyforthisnumber.
ApplicationsaretakendirectlyinPrimaryCare.
RoutineAdultPrimaryCareAppointments:(216)444-2535UrgentAdultPrimaryCareAppointments:(216)444-2538RoutinePediatricAppointments:(216)444-(KIDS)5437UrgentPediatricAppointments:(216)444-2932Paydays:Allresidents/fellowsgetpaidtwicepermonth-onthe15thandonthelastworkingday.
Ifthenormalpaydayfallsonaweekend(SaturdayorSunday),yourspousewillreceivetheirpaycheckontheworkingdaybefore.
Whenyourspousestartshis/hertraining,theywillbeofferedtheoptionofhavingtheirpaycheckautomaticallydeposited(calleddirectdeposit)eachpaydayintotheircheckingaccount.
Westronglyadviseyouselectthisoption.
Paystubswillbemailedtoyourhome.
Parking:BringyourparkingtickettotheGMEOfficeonthesecondflooroftheLernerBuildingforfreevalidation.
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INTERNATIONALSECTION-TIPSFORTHOSEARRIVINGFROMABROADYes,youcandoit!
Youcanarriveherejet-lagged,tired,upsetchildrenintow,onlyafewdaysbeforeyourspousestartswork,andorganizeahouse,car,schoolsandfurniture.
Ifyouhaveanyproblemsorquestionsbeforeorafteryouarrive,pleasedonothesitatetocontacttheHSSAandwewilldoourbesttohelp(ournamesandphonenumbersarelistedintheStethoscoop.
Weknowhowdifficultandfrustratingitcanbe.
Fromourexperience,thefirstmonthistheworst,sodon'tgiveup!
1.
ApplyingforaSocialSecurityNumberWithoutyoursocialsecuritynumber,youcandonothing.
Youneedittoopenabankaccount(andhencetobepaid),togetadriver'slicenseandtobuyacar.
TheSocialSecurityAdministrationOfficesarelistedintheU.
S.
GovernmentsectionofthephonebookunderHealthandHumanServices.
TheofficeatEast117thStreetisclosetoCCF.
TheofficeonRichmondRoadisinBeachwoodandwerecommendthislocation.
TakewithyoutotheofficeyourpassportandIDphotos.
Twodaysafteryouhaveapplied,youcangobacktotheoffice(withyourpassport)andgetanofficialprintoutsoyoucandoallofthethingsmentionedabove.
TheofficialSocialSecuritycardtakesabout2weekstoarrive.
2.
CarYouwillfinditverydifficulttoachieveanythingwithoutacar,includingtravellingtosomeofyourspouse'srotations/clinics,sowerecommendthatyourentoneuntilyoucanbuyone.
LeasingacarisnotanoptionasyoudonothaveacreditratingintheU.
S.
Youwillhavetorentacarfromoneofthebigcompaniesbecausethesmaller(cheaper)companieswillnotrentyouacarifyoudonothaveyourowninsurance.
Bewareofhiddencostswhenrenting.
Mostrentalcompanieswilltrytosellyoufullcomprehensiveinsurancewhichmaybecostlyandnotberequired.
Afteryouhaveboughtyourcarandgonethroughthetortureofgettingthetitletransferred,thecarregisteredandgettingadriver'slicense,youwillneedtogetautomobileinsurance.
Yourdrivinghistoryinyourcountryoforiginmayberelevant,sohaveacopyofyourNoClaimsBonusfromyourpreviousinsureravailable.
Besuretoshoparoundforthelowestinsurancerates.
Companiescanvarybyhundredsofdollars.
AninsurancebrokercanhelpyoucomparisonshoportryProgressiveInsuranceat(800)776-4737.
Theywillgiveyoutheirquote,aswellasquotesfromothermajorcompanies.
AutoinsuranceisrequiredbylawinOhio.
**Canadians:CarsbroughtintotheUSrequirealetterfromthecar'smanufacturertocrosstheborder.
ThislettermustverifythatyourvehiclemeetsUSEnvironmentalProtectionandVehicleSafetyStandards.
Withoutthisletter,youcannotbringyourcaracrosstheborder.
3.
CreditCardsOnceyouhaveestablishedalocalbankaccount,youshouldbeeligibletoreceiveacreditcard.
However,wesuggestthatyoubringyourVlSA/Mastercardwithyoufromyourcountryoforiginandarrangetohavethebillspaidathomeuntilyoureceiveyournewcards.
4.
EnglishLessonsYoucanfindfreeEnglishclassesinsomelocations.
TwosuchlocationsaretheBoardofEducation,UniversityHeights,(216)371-7171andtheHeightsCommunityCenter,(216)371-7138,whichoffervariouscourseseachseason.
Lookforthelocalcitymagazineinyourapartmentcomplexformoreinformation.
5.
HousingSeepage3forinformationonrentingapartments/housesorbuyingahouse.
Rememberthatyouneedtocallatleast2weeksbeforeyouarrivetoscheduleappointmentstoviewthehousing.
6.
FurnitureYoucantrytobuyahouseloadoffurniturefromsomeonewhoisleavingCCF(highlyrecommended),youcanattendgarage/housesalesandbuywhatyouneed(tediousandtime-consuming),oryoucangotoalargesecond-handfurniturestore.
YoucanbuysomeofthethingsinlessexpensivestoressuchasK-Mart,Target,andWal-Mart.
Ifyoucan,waituntilthestoresyouwanttobuyfromhavesales.
Usually,JanuaryandAugustarethemonthswiththebestsales.
TheSunPressnewspaper,whichispublishedweeklyonThursdays,isagoodresource.
YoucanalsotryaSt.
VincentDePaulsecond-handstoreorTheSalvationArmysecond-handstore.
TryOldTimePotteryon130thinParmaHeightsforgood,cheaphouseholdgoods.
Ifyouarelookingforusedfurniture,itisworthlookinginthenewspapers,theStethoscoop,orthebulletinboardlocatedneartheentrancetotheCCF"H"cafeteria.
Furniturecanalsoberented–SeeFurnitureRentingintheYellowPages.
Parents:CalltheHeightsParentCenter(216)321-0079attheMillikinSchoolinClevelandHeightstojointhetoylendinglibraryforyourchildren.
7.
MailOrderCataloguesManypeopleshopthroughmailordercataloguesforclothing,toys,linen,furniture,etc.
Thereputablecompanieshavegood,qualityitemsandtheyareeasilyreturnableifnotsuitable.
Theadvantagestothismethodoforderingarethatyouhaveaccesstoawiderangeofgoodsfromyourhome,youcanplaceyourorderoverthephonewithhelpful,knowledgeableoperatorsoron-linewhenthechildrenareinbed,andoftenyouwillnothavetopaytaxontheseproducts.
8.
SupermarketsYoumayfindsupermarketsdifficultbecauseeverythingispackageddifferentlyandisdisplayedinadifferentsection.
Atsomemarkets,youmaynotbeallowedtotakeyourcart(trolley)tothecar,therewillbeadesignatedspottoleaveitanditwillbelabeledwithanumberwhenyoudriveuptothepickuparea.
Apersonwillloadyourgroceriesintoyourtrunk(boot)–somegrocerystoresdiscouragetipping(Heinen's).
Youwillalsobeaskedatthecheckoutifyouwantyourgroceriespackedin"paperorplastic"bags.
Manypeoplebringtheirownclothbagsorreturntheirusedpaper/plasticbagstoaidintheproductrecyclingeffort.
9.
TaxesFromyourspouse'spaycheck,therewillbemultipletaxesdeducted:U.
S.
Government(federal)taxes,StateofOhiotaxes,andCityofClevelandtaxes.
Inaddition,youmayhavetopayataxforyourcityofresidence(ifitisotherthanthecityofCleveland)whenitcomestimetofileyourannualincometaxreturns.
MostofusliveinCuyahogaCountywherethecountytaxis7%onallitemsexceptfood.
Thetaxvariesslightlyinothercountiesandsomecitiesmayalsoimposeacitytax.
Therefore,thepricemarkedonanitemisnotthepriceyouwillbeaskedtopayatthecashier.
10.
TelevisionThesystemhereisnotPAL,theoneyouprobablyhaveinyourcountryoforigin.
Itispossibletobuydualtelevisionsandvideos,whichwillplayanddisplaybothsystems;butmostpeoplebuyalocaltelevisionandvideoplayerandhavetapesfromhomeconverted.
11.
TippingIngeneral,peopleintheserviceindustryarepaidatorbelowminimumwage.
Tippingiscustomaryandtheusualtipis15%to20%foranyonewhodoesaserviceforyou(waitress,hairdresser,etc.
)and$1perbagforanyonewhocarriesyourluggage.
12.
Travelers'ChequesTravelers'chequesarenotalwaystheeasiestwaytobringmoneywithyoufromoutsidethecountry.
Althoughtheyareacceptedinmostlargedepartmentstores,andbankswillacceptthemtoopenanaccount,itisoftendifficulttocashmorethan$100atatimeatabank(andittakesabout30minutesofwaitingtime).
So,wesuggesteitherbringmorecashorfromawiserperspective,deposityourtravelers'chequesimmediatelyinabankaccount.
Rememberthatitwilltakeatleast2workingdaystoTelegraphicTransfermoneyfromoutsidetheU.
S.
13.
SocialGroupsEverymonththeHSSAnewsletter,theStethoscoop,alongwiththeHSANewsletter,willbemailedtoyourhome.
Itispublishedbythesamegroup,theHouseStaffSpousesAssociation,thatcompiledthispublication.
Youwillfindgooddiscountsforentertainmentandyouwillbeinformedofallthedatesthegroupmeetsforvariousevents.
It'saverynicegrouptoenjoyandmakefriends.
Clevelandhasaninternationalwomen'sgroup.
PleasecontacttheWomen'sGroupofCleveland.
P.
O.
Box18107,ClevelandHeights,OH44118orwww.
iwgc.
org.
Contacts:NolleSchoenhagen-nschoenhagen@iwgc.
org.
orYuniAaron-yaaron@iwgc.
org14.
MedicationPrescriptionsPrescriptionsfromoutsidetheUScannotbetransferredtoapharmacywithintheUS.
BringenoughmedicationtolastuntilyouareabletoseeaphysicianinCleveland.
15.
OtherHelpfulInformationAgoodthingtodowhenyouarriveistobuyamapofGreaterCleveland.
Youcanfindthesemapsinanydrugstoreandyouwilluseitalotwhileyouarehere.
TochangefromFahrenheittoCentigrade,diminish32andthendivideby9/5.
CentigradeFahrenheit-180032206837(bodytemperature)98.
6Onemileisalittleovertwokilometers;multiplykilometersby.
6togetthemiles.
Onepoundisapproximatelyone-halfkilogram;akilogramisactually2.
2pounds.
Oneyardisjustshortofameter,whichis11/10ofayard.
TheU.
S.
yardis91centimeters.
OneU.
S.
footis12inches,whichis30.
4centimeters.
Oneinchisabout3centimeters(acentimeteris3/10ofaninch).
OneU.
S.
yardis91centimeters.
Onequartisalmostthesizeofaliter(theliterisl1/10ofaquart).
Gasolineissoldbythegallonwhichisfourquarts.
Anounceisapproximately30grams.
Thereare16ouncesinapound.
FormeasuressmallerthananounceAmericansdividetheounce:1/2ounce,l/4ounce,etc.
II.
SHOPPING/SERVICESA.
FARMERS'MARKETSDannyBoyFarmers'Market.
24519LorainAvenue,NorthOlmstead.
(440)777-2338.
Excellentfarmfreshproduce,dairy,meats,coffees,bakeryandAmishproduceinapleasantindoormarketsetting.
Opendaily.
FoodCo-op.
11702EuclidAvenue,UniversityCircle.
(216)791-3890.
Jointotakeadvantageofthisfully-stockedhealthfoodmarket.
MilesFarmers'Market.
28560MilesRoad,Solon.
(440)248-5222.
Excellentfarmfreshproduce,cheeses,meatsandbakeryinapleasantindoormarketsetting.
OffersspecialseasonalitemssuchaspumpkinsandChristmastrees.
Opendaily.
Nature'sBin.
2255LeeRd.
,ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-2462.
ShakerSquareFarmers'Market.
ShakerBoulevardinShakerSquare,ShakerHeights.
Seasonalfarmers'marketwhichrunssummerthroughfallonSaturdaysuntil1:00PM.
WestSideMarket.
CornerofW.
25thandLorainAvenue,Cleveland.
(216)664-3386.
AtraditionalEuropean-stylemarketwithfreshproduce,cheeses,meatsandbakedgoods.
Partlyoutdoorsduringsummermonths.
Calltoidentifythedaystheywillbeopeneachweek.
B.
SPECIALTYMARKETSAlesci'sItalianGrocery.
4333MayfieldRd.
,SouthEuclid.
(216)382-5100.
GreatItaliantake-out/catering.
ChandlerRudd&CO.
20314ChagrinBlvdnearWarrensvilleCenterRoad,ShakerHeights.
(216)991-1300.
Specialtygrocerystorewithhardtofindgourmetitems.
Excellentmeatsandwines.
Alsohasfreshproduce.
HoneyBakedHamCompany.
5378MayfieldRd.
,Lyndhurst.
(440)646-1800.
Indo-AmericanFoods.
4614WarrensvilleCenterRd.
,NorthRandall.
(216)662-0072.
OmahaSteaks.
20157VanAkenBlvd.
(216)921-4434.
WestPointMarket.
1711W.
MarketStreet,Akron.
WorththedrivetoAkron'sWestSide.
Inadditiontoaneat-inarea,WestPointoffersaniceselectionofgourmetfoods,includingmeats,cheeses,produce,pastaandwine.
(330)864-2151.
ZagaraFoodMarket.
2040LeeRd.
,ClevelandHts.
(216)397-8560.
C.
GROCERYSTORES(checkyourphonebookforlocations)BesuretoapplyforaPreferredCustomerCard!
Tops.
ExtrasavingsavailablewithWebBucks–www.
Tops.
comHeinen'sGiantEagle(Russo's,Rini-Rego's,etc.
)–www.
Gianteagle.
comSave-a-lotWildOatsMarket–ShakerSquareandChagrinRoadnearI271inVillageSquare.
D.
DISCOUNT/VARIETYSTORES(checkyourphonebookforlocations)K-Mart,TargetandWal-Mart.
Chaindiscountsuperstores.
BJ's.
4365RichmondRoad.
(216)360-0700.
Discountwarehousesupperstorecarrieseverythingfrombulkfoodanddrygoodstoelectronicstofurniture.
Thereisa$40/yearmembershipfee.
Kohl's.
Discountclothes,shoes,housewares&toys.
Marc's.
Greatprices.
Checkoutlinescanbelongandtimely.
Marshalls.
SeveranceCenterandMayfieldRoadnearI271.
PepperidgeFarmsOutlet.
Discountedbakeryproducts.
Sam'sClub.
Discountwarehousesupperstorecarrieseverythingfrombulkfoodanddrygoodstoelectronicstofurniture.
Thereisa$35/yearmembershipfee.
Greatqualityandpriceforphotodeveloping.
StoufferFoodsThriftStore.
HarperRoad,Solon.
SellsStoufferfoodsatdiscountedprices.
Casesoffoodavailable,partysizesforsaletoo.
Open9:00am-4:00p.
m.
onweekdaysand9:00am-12:00noononSaturdays.
TJMaxx.
Discountclothes,shoes,housewares&toys.
WarehouseBeverage.
Beerandwine.
MayfieldRd.
nearGreenE.
SHOPPINGCENTERS/MALLSEastSide:BeachwoodPlace.
CedarandRichmondRoads(westof1-271),Beachwood.
(216)464-9460.
115highqualityspecialtystoreswithalower-levelfoodcourtfeaturingMcDonald's,Chinese,salads,pizza.
Departmentstores:SaksFifthAvenue,DillardsandNordstrom's.
LaPlace.
26300CedarRoadnexttoBeachwoodPlace.
(216)831-3198.
FeaturingafabulousBordersbookstore,CaribouCoffee,Talbots,TalbotsKids,PeainthePod,Williams-Sonomaandseveralrestaurants(Cooker).
CedarCenterPlaza.
CedarandWarrensvilleCenterRoad,UniversityHeights.
Outdoorstripofretailbusinessandrestaurants,discountstores,asupermarket,Kaufmanns,movietheater,Target,TuesdayMorning,PierOne.
Cedar-FairmountArea.
CornerofCedarRoadandFairmountBlvd.
,ClevelandHeights.
Russo'sgrocerystore,specialtyshopsandbookstores,andavarietyofrestaurants.
AlsofeaturesJillian'sBilliardsClub.
CoventryVillage.
CoventryRoadbetweenEuclidHeightsBlvd.
andMayfieldRoad,ClevelandHeights.
Aninterestingmixofgiftshops,coffeeshops,andrestaurantsplusnicelyrenovatedcinemacomplex.
Eastgate.
1421SOMCenterRoad,MayfieldHeights.
Alargecomplexofshops,includingMicroCenter,KidsRUs,JoAnnFabrics,Tops,Target,cardshop,shoerepair,cleaners,andrestaurants.
TheEtonCollection.
28699ChagrinBlvd,WoodmereVillage.
24storesinaglass-enclosedWilliamsburgSquare.
Thesestoresoffersophisticatedmen's,women'sandchildren'sfashionsandeclecticgiftsinelegantsurroundings.
EuclidSquareMall.
RichmondRoadandI-90,Euclid.
(216)731-6899.
100stores,restaurantsandDillards(Thisisthecloseoutstore.
Greatprices!
)GoldenGatePlaza.
MayfieldRoad,justwestof1-271.
MayfieldHeights.
Goodvarietyofdiscountstoresfromfashions,shoesandlinenstocrafts.
FeaturesincludeChuckE.
Cheese's,Michael'sCraftStore,Officemax,WorldMarket,TGIFriday's,Paneraandotherrestaurants.
Alsolocatedhere:aBureauofMotorVehiclesandtheTitleTransferOffice.
GreatLakesMall.
7850MentorAvenue,Mentor.
(440)255-6900.
Reallynicemallwith105storesandrestaurants.
Departmentstores:Dillards,Kaufmanns,JCPenney,Sears.
IncludesGymboreestore,Disney,Gapandotherconvenientshoppingaroundtheperimeterofthemall.
LanderwoodPlaza.
PinetreeRoadatChagrinBlvd.
Circle,PepperPike.
KnuthShoes–greatshopforuniqueshoes.
Excellentupscaleshoppingforchildren'sclothesandtoys.
Heinen's,PlaymattersandthePlaidGiraffe.
Loehmann'sPlaza.
27617ChardonRd.
atBishopRoad,WilloughbyHills.
StripmallfeaturingSam'sClub,Marc's,CinemarkDollarMovieTheater,GiantEagle,furnitureshopanddiscountshoppingstores.
Pavillion.
24055ChagrinBlvd.
betweenGreenandRichmondRoads,Beachwood.
(216)292-7765.
VerynicemallincludingBed,BathandBeyond,men'sandwomen'sclothingboutiques,CompUSA,Topssuperstore,andseveralgoodrestaurants.
RandallParkMall.
NorthfieldandEmoryRoads,NorthRandall.
(216)663-1250.
Approximately150storesofvarioustypes.
Departmentstores:BurlingtonCoatFactory,Dillards,Kaufmanns,JCPenney,andSears.
RichmondMall.
RichmondandWilsonMillsRoads,RichmondHeights.
(440)449-3200.
80storesandrestaurants.
Departmentstores:JCPenney,Kaufmanns,BarnesandNobleandSears.
Indoorridesforkids.
SeveranceTownCenter.
MayfieldandSouthTaylorRoads,ClevelandHeights.
(216)381-7323.
Topssuperstore,HomeDepot,Walmart,amovietheater,Marshalls,BordersBooksandabeveragestoreonthepremises.
ShakerSquare.
ShakerandVanAkenBlvds.
,ShakerHeights.
OneoftheearliestshoppingcentersinAmericabuiltinaclassicalarchitecturalstyle.
Featuresseveralgoodstoresandbookstore,greatrestaurants,WildOatsMarketandamovietheatercomplex.
ThereisanRTAtrain/busstoplocation.
ShakerTowneCenter.
ChagrinBlvd.
andLeeRoad,ShakerHeights.
FeaturesHeinen's,ahardwarestore,severalrestaurantsandafewdiscountstores.
Southgate.
20950LibbyRd.
betweenNorthfieldandWarrensvilleCenterRoads,MapleHeights.
(216)663-3850.
Includesafabricstore,TwinValueandmanydiscountstoresandaK-MartnearbyonWarrensvilleCenterRoad.
VanAkenPlazaandShoppingCenter.
IntersectionofChagrinBlvd,WarrensvilleCenterRoadandVanAkenBlvd.
,ShakerHeights.
FeaturesLerners,MotoPhoto,Half-PriceBookStore,agreatbakery,agreatoutdoorclothingstore;amen'sstoreandseveralgoodrestaurants(EddieSand'sBluelineCafé).
VillageSquare.
27349ChagrinBlvd.
andI-271,WoodmereVillage.
(216)831-5282.
FeaturesTJMaxx,OldNavy,WildOatsMarket,andseveralrestaurants.
WestSide:BeachcliffMarketSquare.
19300DetroitRoad,RockyRiver.
(440)333-5074.
Upscalespecialtyshopsandrestaurants,inparticularHeck'sCafe.
GreatNorthernMall.
4999GreatNorthernBlvd.
nearBrookparkRoad,NorthOlmstead.
(440)734-6300.
130nicestoresandrestaurants.
Departmentstores:Kaufmanns,JCPenneyandSears.
Manyshopsandreallygoodrestaurantsaroundtheperimeterofthemallaswell.
ParmatownMall.
7899WestRidgewoodDrive,ParmaHeights.
(440)885-2090.
Comprehensivemixofretailshops.
Departmentstores:Dillards,Kaufmanns,andJCPenney.
ThePromenade.
DetroitandCrocker/BassettRoads,Westlake.
Wonderfulmallcontainingspecialtyshops,includingaterrificBordersBookstore,Gap,Officemax,Bruegger'sBagelBakery,PlymouthCandle,manygoodrestaurants,andamovietheatercomplex.
WestgateMall.
CenterRidgeRoadatWest210thStreet,FairviewPark.
(440)333-8334.
80fineshopsandrestaurants.
Departmentstores:DillardsandKohls.
Downtown:TheArcade.
401EuclidAvenue,Cleveland.
Specialtyshopsinarestoredl9thCenturyarchitecturalbuilding.
TheAvenueatTowerCityCenter.
PublicSquare,Cleveland.
(216)771-0033.
Greatshoppingandafuntripdowntownforeveryonetoenjoy.
Featureshigh-fashionstores,specialtyshops,foodcourtandmovietheaters.
Departmentstores:Dillards.
RTAtrainstationinthebasementofcomplex.
Ampleundercoverparking(haveyourstorereceiptsvalidatedtoobtaindiscountparking).
TheGalleriaatErieview.
l00ErieviewPlaza,Cleveland.
(216)621-9999.
Wonderfulmixofhighfashionandspecialtystores,smalldiningareaandafewrestaurants.
FactoryOutlets:AuroraFarms.
1mileSouthofRoute82andRoute43,Aurora.
65factoryoutletstores.
PrimeOutlets.
I-71andRoute83,Exit204,Lodi.
(888)746-7563.
Over70outletstores.
Freestrollerrentalwitha$5refundabledepositattheServiceCenterlocatedbythefoodcourt.
Sandusky-LakeErieFactoryOutletCenter.
Route250@OhioTurnpike.
Numerousfactoryoutletstores.
F.
OTHERSPECIALTYSTORES1.
AntiquesAvon.
Severalshopswithqualityantiques,folkartandcountrydecorlocatedonRoute254betweenRoute83andRoute611.
Hartville.
Huge,year-roundindoorfleamarket(Mondays).
Alsoafewantiquestores.
Lakewood.
15antiquestoresmainlylocatedonDetroitAvenuebetweenLakelandandWebbStreets.
LarchmereBlvd.
,ShakerHeights.
Manydelightfulshopswithgoodqualityantiques.
LorainAvenue.
Nicknamed"AntiqueRow"fromWest35thtoWest135th.
MedinaAntiqueMall.
2791MedinaRoad,Medina.
(330)722-0017.
Ravenna.
9antiquestoresallwithinwalkingdistanceinthisquaint,historictown.
2.
Appliances(checkphonebookforalternatelocations)B&BAppliances.
5357NorthfieldRoad,BedfordHeights.
(216)662-5160.
BestBuy.
1417GoldenGateBlvd.
,MayfieldHeights.
(440)449-9150.
CircuitCity.
21639MilesRoad.
(216)663-5300.
HHGreg.
3120NorthfieldRoadatMilesRoad.
(216)510-1000.
Sears.
Seetheaforementioned"ShoppingCenters/Malls"forlocations.
SnowBrothers.
5107WilsonMillsRoad.
(440)449-2650.
Familyoperatedsince1922.
3.
Books(checkphonebookforalternatelocations)AppletreeBooks.
12419CedarRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)791-2665.
B-DaltonBookseller.
BeechwoodPlace.
(216)831-4325.
Barnes&Noble.
691RichmondRd.
,RichmondMall.
(440)720-0374.
BordersBookstore.
2101RichmondRd.
,LaPlace.
(216)292-2660.
SeveranceCenter(216)291-8605.
CaseWesternReserveUniversityMedicalBookStore.
(216)368-2650.
ClevelandStateUniversityTextbookStore.
2400EuclidAve.
(216)687-2128Half-PriceBooks.
20125VanAkenBlvd.
(216)283-4420OR1607GoldenGatePlaza.
(440)461-9222.
half.
com.
Greatonlinesourceforusedbooks.
Youcansellyourbooksonthissighttoo.
JosephBethBookstore.
13217ShakerSquare.
(216)751-3300.
MacsBacksPaperbacks.
1820CoventryRd.
(216)321-2665.
Mathew'sClevelandClinicBookstore.
MedicalBooks.
EuclidAve.
acrossfromCCF.
Waldenbooks.
6255MayfieldRd.
(440)442-2187.
4.
ChildrenClothing:Carter'sandOshGosh.
AuroraFactoryOutletMallandPrimeOutletsinLodi.
(888)746-7563.
Children'sPlace.
BeechwoodPlaceMall.
(216)360-9380.
Gymboree.
Locatedinmostmalls.
Great,high-qualitychildren'sclothingfromlayettetosize7.
GapKids.
Locatedinmostmalls.
Terrific,high-qualityclothingfromlayettetoteenagesizes.
OldNavy.
LocationsinMayfieldHeights,RichmondMall,WoodmereVillageandMentor.
Gap-styleclothingatdiscountpricesforchildrenandadults.
ChocolateSoup.
27129ChagrinBlvd.
atVillageSquare,WoodmereVillage.
(216)831-3944.
Exclusivedesignerandhand-madeclothingatdiscountprices.
Greatsales!
KidsRUs.
(checkphonebookformanylocations)Namebrandclothingandshoesatlowerprices.
PricelessKids,Inc.
6420MayfieldRoad.
GoldenGatePlaza.
(440)995-1919.
SunbeamShopforChildren.
3469FairmountBlvd.
(216)397-3929.
Aportionofyourpurchasegoestohelpthementallydisabled.
ResaleChildren'sStores(gentlywornclothes,equipmentandtoys):OnceUponaChild.
Checkphonebookforlocations.
Lyndhurst.
5135MayfieldRoad.
(440)446-9595.
Mentor.
7537MentorAvenue.
(440)951-7222.
Westlake.
25028CenterRidgeRoad.
(440)899-1100.
ToyStores:FamilyToyWarehouse.
20075CenterRidgeRoad.
RockyRiver.
(440)356-9555.
Holcomb'sEducationalMaterials.
3205HarvardAvenue,NewburghHeights.
(216)341-3000.
GreatNorthernPlaza,NorthOlmstead.
(440)777-6616.
1359SOMCenterRoad,MayfieldHeights.
(440)449-8650.
Educationalmaterialsincludingtoys,artsupplies,musicalinstruments,andgames.
Imaginarium.
GreatNorthernMall.
(888)696-5649.
John'sFurnitureandToyWorld.
2216WarrensvilleCenterRoad,UniversityHeights.
(216)382-3370.
Kay-BeeToys.
Locatedinmostmalls.
Playmatters.
ShakerSquare.
(216)752-3595.
ToysRUs.
Checkphonebookforlocations.
Toys,books,bikes,games,andbabyequipment.
ZanyBrainy.
6420MayfieldRd.
,GoldenGateShoppingCenter.
MayfieldHeights.
(440)460-0498.
BabyFurnitureandEquipment(askaboutdeliverypolicyandassembly):BabyDepotatBurlingtonCoatFactory.
20801MilesRoad,RandallparkMall.
(216)587-1743.
Bergs.
36212EuclidAvenue,Willoughby.
(440)946-2374.
John'sFurnitureandToyWorld.
2216WarrensvilleCenterRoad,UniversityHeights.
(216)382-3370.
USABaby.
25027CenterRidgeRoad,Westlake.
(440)835-9696.
7533SouthCenter(Route615),Mentor.
(440)255-8200.
5.
CraftsAndSewOn.
2243WarrensvilleCenterRoad,ShakerHeights.
(216)321-5210.
Craftstoreforsuppliesandclasses.
Salesandspecialshowsthroughouttheyear.
Signupfortheirmailinglistforadvancenoticeofsales.
Bilt-RiteFabrics.
20700MilesParkway,WarrensvilleHeights.
(216)662-7200.
Hugeselectionofhomedecoratingfabricsandnotions.
CalicoCorners.
20100VanAkenB1vd.
,ShakerHeights.
(216)295-1864.
Fabricsforyourhome.
Charlie'sFabricOutlet.
2562NobleRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)291-2739.
Greatbuysondraperyandupholsteryfabrics.
Alsowindowshadesandblinds.
Clayground.
27629ChagrinBlvd.
Suite105,Woodmere.
(216)292-3403.
Theyprovideunfinishedceramicpiecesandacomfortablestudiowhereyoucanglazethepieceofyourchoiceandhaveitfired.
JoAnnFabrics.
Checkphonebookforlocations,includingnewsuperstoreinHudson.
20storesintheClevelandarea.
Everythingforthehomesewer,includingfabrics,notions,patterns,andaccessories.
Michaels.
LocationsinMayfieldHeights,Mentor,NorthOlmstead,andParmaHeights.
Alargecraftstorefeaturingmaterialsforfloral,needlework,framing,fabrics,andseasonaldecorations.
Alsooffersmanyfuncraftclasses.
PatCatan's.
Multiplelocationsandgreatprices.
6.
GiftsBigFun.
1827Coventry.
ClevelandHeights.
(216)371-4386.
BrecksvilleGifts.
8917BrecksvilleRoad.
(440)526-8089.
Potter&Mellon.
10405CarnegieRoad.
(216)231-5100.
(10%discountwithCCFID)7.
HouseholdGoods(checkphonebookforlocations)Bed,Bath&Beyond.
23949ChagrinBlvd.
,Beachwood.
(216)595-1200.
OldTimePottery.
7011West130st.
,ParmaHeights.
(440)842-1244.
Pier1Imports.
13990CedarRoad,UniversityHts.
(216)321-8733.
Target.
S.
O.
MCenterRoadinEastgatePlazaandWarrensvilleCenterRoad&CedarRoad.
TuesdayMorning.
13908CedarRoad,UniversityHts.
(216)371-8520.
Walmart(SeveranceCenter)WorldMarket.
1565GoldenGatePlaza.
MayfieldRoad.
(440)449-9297.
8.
Hardware(checkphonebookforlocations)AceHardware.
CedarCenter.
DoItYourselfHomeWarehouse(DIY).
4601Northfield.
NorthRandall.
(216)587-3222.
DunnHardware&HomeCenter(10%offwithCCFbadge).
5092MayfieldRd.
,Lyndhurst.
(216)291-5420.
HomeDepot(SeveranceCenterorWilsonMillsnearI271)ShakerHardware.
17111ChagrinBlvd.
(216)921-1244.
TrueValueHardware.
9.
Men'sSpecialtyStoreBrooksBrothers.
BeechwoodPlaceMall.
(216)292-6852.
JosephA.
BanksClothiers.
20040VanAken,ShakerHeights.
(216)921-6600.
TheMen'sWarehouse.
Seephonebookforlistings.
GoldenGatePlaza.
MayfieldHeights.
10.
MaternityMimiMaternity.
BeachwoodPlaceMall.
(216)839-1680.
M.
J.
'sMaternity&InfantWear.
16100DetroitAvenue.
(216)228-2229.
MotherhoodMaternity.
BeachwoodPlaceMall.
(216)514-8828.
PeainthePod.
LaPlace,Beachwood.
(216)464-8989.
11.
SportingGoodsDick'sSportingGoods.
6235WilsonMills.
(440)449-9199.
Backpacker'sShop-OhioCanoe.
5128ColoradoAve.
,SheffieldVillage.
(440)835-0861.
NewmanOutfitters.
20180VanAkenBlvd.
,ShakerHeights.
(216)283-8500.
PlayItAgainSports.
www.
playitagainsportsohio.
com.
Sellsusedsportingequipment.
WildernessShop.
18636DetroitAve.
,Lakewood.
(216)521-9100.
G.
SERVICES1.
Cleaners/AlterationsD.
O.
Summers.
(multiplelocationsaroundCleveland)Checkphonebookforadditionalcleaners.
DrycleanUSA.
14437CedarRoad,SouthEuclid.
(216)382-2774.
Greatjobonpatchingholesinjeans.
2.
Dentists–Basedonsurveyresultsofresidents/fellows.
LauraAdelman,DMD.
5SeveranceCenter.
(216)291-0806.
Greatpediatricdentist.
RichardAdelstein,DDS.
3401RichmondRoad.
(216)591-1161.
TrudyAmstadt,DDS.
3690OrangePlace.
Beachwood.
(216)595-1420.
Greatwithkids.
JamesBashaw,DDS.
2460FairmontBlvd.
(216)791-0200.
CaseWesternDentalSchool.
Ifyouhavethetime,itcansave50%onservices.
(216)368-3200.
GregoryCook,DDS.
3365RichmondRoad.
Beachwood.
(216)831-1816.
WalterDimling,DMD.
3690OrangePlace.
Beachwood.
(216)464-0500.
JeromeL.
Faist,DDS.
3690OrangePlaceDr.
#515Beachwood.
(216)464-2448.
ChristinaGitto,DDS.
CCF.
(216)445-1215.
SteveKatzel,DDS.
5SeveranceCenter.
(216)381-0628JungnamE.
Kim,DMD.
7543BroadviewRd.
#2,Sevenhills.
(216)642-1313MariusLaniauskas,DDS.
13224ShakerSquare.
(216)752-8888.
RocksideFamilyDental.
6132WestCreekRoad.
(216)524-8481.
MindaRudnick,DDS.
5SeveranceCenter.
(216)291-0806.
Pediatric.
VeraThen,DDS.
6151WilsonMillsRoad.
(440)473-0035.
ChristopherWhitmyerer,DDS.
CCF.
(216)445-8750.
3.
HairStylists-Basedonsurveyresultsofresidents/fellows.
Al'sBarberShop.
NobleRd.
justNorthofMayfield.
(216)382-8400.
Men$16.
BestCuts.
4513MayfieldatGreen.
(216)381-5655.
Inexpensive.
Greatforkids.
ChristopherSalonandSpa.
20305VanAkenBlvd.
,ShakerHeights.
(216)751-4242.
Gettingacquaintedoffer:50%offwithCCFidentification.
DavidRobertsStudio.
20122ChagrinBlvd.
,ShakerHeights.
(216)752-4220.
Hairkeepers,Inc.
824SOMCenterRoad,MayfieldVillage.
(440)449-4848.
HilltopBarberShop.
Menandkids.
5214WilsonMills.
(440)449-5115.
JohnRobertsHairStudioandSpa.
6118MayfieldRoad,MayfieldHeights.
(440)446-1316.
JoeSgroBarberShop.
3237WarrensvilleCenterRoad.
(216)295-1092.
GreatforMenandboys.
LauraLeeSalon.
1797CoventryRoad.
(216)371-9607.
Abitsteep,butgreatcuts.
LaBarbariadiLaura.
12115MayfieldRoad.
LittleItaly.
(216)231-7474MarkFrankSalon.
MultiplelocationsaroundCleveland,includingBeachwoodPlaceMall(216)464-6445andRockyRiver(440)331-3236.
Maxelles.
ParmatownMall,(440)843-9100andTowerCityCenter,(216)621-4600.
RichardCarla.
2263WarrensvilleCenterRoad.
UniversityHeights.
(216)371-9585.
Sausilito.
LaPlace.
RichmondRoad.
(216)591-9010.
Motorcyclechairforkids.
GreatforLadies.
ScottMetzger.
13109ShakerSquare.
(216)491-4910.
ShearPerfection.
Parma.
(440)843-6868.
Greatserviceandpricesonhaircutandhighlight.
Stefano's.
TheGreen'sofLyndhurst.
5676MayfieldRd.
(440)461-0711.
StudioTayloronFairmount.
3463FairmountBlvd.
,ClevelandHeights.
(216)397-9643.
TCG.
11635CliftonatWest117th.
Lakewood.
(216)228-6555.
Tommy'sStudioforHair.
29001CedarRd.
atBrainard.
Lyndhurst.
(440)473-9620.
Young'sHairShop.
4826PearlRoad.
Cleveland.
(216)661-3330.
4.
Babysitters--Askotherresidents/fellowsforrecommendations.
ClevelandHeightsBabysittingclassgivesoutalistof"trained"sittersinthearea.
Pleasecallthecity.
5.
Banks.
AlthoughtheATMmachinesontheCCFcampusareprimarilyKeyBank,theynolongerofferfreechecking.
Severalbanksintowndoofferfreecheckingwithdirectdepositforpaychecks.
NationalCityBankhasperkssuchastheseforCCFresidents(Askfora"WorksAccount").
Inaddition,theyhavethreeATMmachinesontheCCFcampus.
NationalCity-www.
National-city.
comFifthThirdBank-www.
53.
comCharterOneBank-www.
Charterone.
comOhioSavingsBank-www.
Ohiosavings.
comKeyBank-www.
Keybank.
comDollarBank-www.
Dollarbank.
comStarBank-www.
Starbank.
com6.
AutomotiveCareAllAutoandTire.
22781ShoreCenterDrive,Euclid.
(216)289-0668.
AlternativeSolutions.
3203MayfieldRoad,ClevelandHts.
(216)371-0801.
Ben'sAutoBodySpecialists.
8514CarnegieRoadnearCCF.
(216)795-2700.
EllacottShakerSubaru.
4459NorthfieldRoad.
WarrensvilleHts.
(216)475-3444.
Firestone.
12420CedarRoad.
(216)229-2550.
Gene'sMarathon.
2561EdgehillRoad,ClevelandHts.
(216)321-6110.
HondaMotorcars.
2950MayfieldRoad.
(216)321-9100.
IsuzuDealership.
38809MentorAve.
,Mentor.
(440)951-1100.
PoorServiceatBerealocation.
TheLustyWrench.
2120LeeRoad.
ClevelandHts.
(216)371-8150.
Midas.
3600LeeRoad.
(216)991-3900.
Good,inexpensive,fastbrakework.
Oh'sAutoService.
1789SouthTaylorRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)321-3134.
PeteBaurOldsmobile/GMCTruck.
424Broadway,Bedford.
(440)439-1000.
Procare.
14441CedarRoad.
(216)381-6527.
PutkaBrothersServiceCenter.
3746LeeRoad,ShakerHeights.
(216)283-1666.
Fortyyearsinthebusiness.
Veryhonest.
Completeserviceforeignanddomestic.
Saturn&GMCdealership.
27000Lorain,NorthOlmstead.
(440)777-8883.
SharpAutoCare.
2925Mayfield.
(216)321-1500.
ToyotaontheHeights.
2950MayfieldRoad.
(216)321-9100.
Freshcookiesinwaitingarea.
Washington&LeeService.
2080LeeRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)371-2850.
Completeserviceforeignanddomestic.
AAAapprovedrepairs.
GoodyearTire.
6420MayfieldRoad.
GoldenGatePlaza.
(440)461-1220.
GreatlocationtowaitoncarserviceduetoshopsandrestaurantsinPlaza.
7.
HomeCareChimneyandStoneRepair.
St.
ClairChimneyCo.
(216)752-9000.
CustomHardwoodFloors.
(216)694-3004D&HPaintingAssociates.
InteriorExterior&Remodeling.
Bob(216)249-5150J.
R.
(216)921-2310Deckandgarageconstruction/repair.
CenturionCompany.
JeffRobertson.
(440)446-1348.
FlooringInstallation(Pergo,etc.
).
CenturionCompany.
JeffRobertson.
(440)446-1348.
GeneralConstruction/Roofing.
HACConstruction.
AmishConstructionCrew.
Contactansweringserviceat(440)632-5808orJimCroffordat(330)883-7312Gutters.
J.
Paul'sRoofingandGutters.
JohnPaul(440)461-9489.
H.
E.
L.
P.
Electrician-(440)227-6117e-mail:helpelectric@attbi.
comHardwoodFloorService.
KlenTechService.
MorrisJohnson(216)663-9330.
Plumber.
ACPlumbingHeatingandMechanical.
TonyCarusso(216)831-1719.
Roofing.
J.
Paul'sRoofingandGutters.
JohnPaul.
(440)461-9489.
WindowReplacement.
CenturionCompany.
JeffRobertson.
(440)446-1348.
TreeService.
BobMontgomery.
(216)371-9331.
Wallpaper.
AbbyRobertson(440)446-1348.
8.
FinancialPlannersSeanGrandstaff-AmericanExpressFinancialAdvisor(216)464-3220ext.
223oremail:sean.
m.
grandstaff@aexp.
comIII.
THINGSTODOA.
ACTIVITYRESOURCESANDINFORMATIONCCF-HouseStaffSpousesAssociation.
Ourmonthlynewsletterofeventswillcometoyourhomeaddress.
Itwillbeaddressedtotheresident.
Wesponsorsocialevents,sportingevents,FunwithKids,gourmetclub,literatureexchangeandmuchmore!
IfyoudonotreceiveournewsletterinJuly,pleasecallGeneJenkinintheEducationDepartmenttoupdateyouraddress.
(216)445-6363.
ClevelandConventionandVisitors'Bureau.
3100TerminalTower,Cleveland,621-4110or1(800)321-1001.
Calltoreceiveanexcellent,freepublicationtitled"TheGreaterClevelandOfficialVisitors'Guide"orcheckthemoutonlineatwww.
travelcleveland.
com.
AmeritechYellowPages–CommunityLivingSection.
Thissectioncanbefoundinthefirstfewpagesoftheyellowpages.
Itlistslocalattractions,scheduleofeventsandareamaps.
http://yp/ameritech.
netNottomisseventsinclude:March-Coincidingwithmaplesugaringtime,visitBurtonanySundayinMarchforgreatPancakes,freeridesonLolleytheTrolley,andmapletreetappingdemonstrations.
ForfurtherinformationcontacttheBurtonChamberofCommerce(440)834-4204.
ChecktheFriday!
sectionforMetroparksandotherareademonstrationsandpancakebreakfastevents.
June-ParadetheCircleCelebrationpresentedbyUniversityCircleonaSaturday.
Parade,entertainment,craftactivitiesandmore.
Free.
Greatforchildren.
July-ArtinthePark,NorthChagrinNatureCenter.
Freeweekendeventterrificforkids.
Music,entertainment,artactivities,andgreatscenery.
Also-CainParkArtsFestival,ClevelandHeights.
Artistsfromalloverdescendupontheparktodisplaytheirwork.
Music,entertainment,food,artdemonstrationsandactivitiesforkids.
Expecttoparkadistanceaway.
August-RenaissanceFairattheMetroparksHuntingtonReservation,BayVillage.
LaborDayWeekend.
Alsoahugemonthforvariousethnicfestivals.
December-UniversityCircleFest,eveningevent.
EverymuseumandculturalcenterinUniversityCircleisfreeandhasscheduledevents,musicandentertainment.
Fantasticeventforchildren.
OhioTravelInformation.
Call1(800)BUCKEYE=1(800)282-5393orwww.
ohiotourism.
com.
CalltoreceiveseveralfreepamphletsontravelthroughoutOhio.
ClevelandDiscoveryGuideisabookstronglyrecommendedforthosewithfamilies.
Ithasinvaluableinformationregardingplacestovisit,cost,hoursofoperation,directionsandphonenumbers.
Availableatlocalbookstores.
"Friday!
"sectionoftheFridayPlainDealernewspaper.
Excellentresourceforupcomingevents,familyactivities,storytimes,nightlife,festivals,concerts,etc.
intheClevelandarea.
ClevelandParentandCleveland/AkronFamilyTies.
Freemonthlypublicationsfoundinbookstores,YMCA's,communityrecreationalcentersandpre-school/nurseryschools.
Localcommunity/recreationcenters.
Callandrequestseasonalrecreationalbrochures.
Classesareofferedfortoddlerstoadultsandincludemanytopicssuchas:cooking,fitness,sports,computers,crafts,summercamps,language,business,etc.
WelcomeWagon–ShakerHeights.
CallCoyneQuinnat(216)561-8213.
ContactthemtomeetotherpeopleintheShakerHeightsarea.
Theyhavemanyactivitiesplannedandbabysittingisusuallyprovided.
OhioMotoristsAssociation-AAA.
AAAprovidesmapsandtourguidebooksforcampingandsightseeing,aswellastravelagentservices.
MainOffice:6000S.
MarginalRoad,Cleveland,44103,(216)606-6100.
EastSide:5356MayfieldRoad,Lyndhurst,44124,(440)473-0700(inPowerPlaza).
WestSide:3356LindenRoad,RockyRiver,44116,(440)333-5878(inWestgateShoppingCenter).
UniversityCircle.
(216)791-3900.
www.
universitycircle.
org.
Publishesacalendarofevents.
Mustdoeventsinclude:June–ParadetheCircleCelebrationandDecember–UniversityCircleFest.
Tryapicnicbythelagoon.
B.
SIGHTSEEINGTOURSGoodtimeCruiseLine,Inc.
825E.
9thStreetPier,Cleveland,(216)861-5110.
www.
goodtimeiii.
com.
TheGoodtimeIIIcruisestheCuyahogaRiverandLakeEriefromJunethroughSeptember.
Itisthelargesttriple-deck1,000passengerluxuryshipontheGreatLakes.
DailytripsareofferedMondaythroughSundayandlastapproximatelytwohours.
Luncheon,dinnerandspecialtycruisesarealsoavailable.
Featuresinclude:catering,air-conditioned/heatedmaindeck,loungeandpub,customarrangementsforyourevent.
NauticaQueen.
1153MainAvenue,Cleveland,(216)696-8888.
www.
nauticaqueen.
com.
ExperienceaviewofCleveland'sskylineaboardthisship.
OffersspecialEasterSundayandNewYear'sEvecruises.
Fulllunch,brunchanddinnermenus.
AmenitiessimilartotheGoodtimeIII.
TrolleyToursofCleveland.
2000SycamoreStreet,(216)771-4484.
www.
lollytrolley.
com.
"LollytheTrolley"willtakeyouonafuntourofClevelandandalmostanythingelseyouwanttosee.
TourslastoneortwohoursanddepartfromthePowerhouseintheFlats.
Specialtoursforchildren.
C.
AMUSEMENTPARKSCheckwiththeCCFHospitalCashier'sOfficeforpossiblediscounttickets.
CedarPointAmusementPark.
Sandusky,OH(1-l/2hourswest).
(419)626-0830.
www.
cedarpoint.
com.
Ratedbestamusementparkintheworld.
LocatedonLakeEriebeachfeaturing55rides(including11rollercoasters),liveshows,andotherattractions.
Largechildren'sareawith16rides.
AdjacentisSoakCityWaterPark,GrandPrixRacewayandChallengeParkMiniatureGolf.
OpenMaythroughSeptember.
MemphisKiddiePark.
10340MemphisAvenue,Brooklyn.
(216)941-5995.
Smallamusementpark,specificallyforyoungkids.
Openmid-Maythroughmid-September.
IXCenterIndoorAmusementPark.
(neartheClevelandAirport).
(216)676-6000.
Ridesforkidsofallages,videoarcades,pettingzooandaminiaturegolfcourseareamongtheparkspopularattractions.
Openfor3-4weekseachspring(usuallyApril).
GoodTimes.
33777ChesterRoad,Avon.
(440)937-6200.
Indoorbumperboats,battingcages,golfandracecarsopenyear-roundandoutdoorFamilyFunCenteropenMarchthroughSeptember.
SixFlagsWorldsofAdventure.
1060NorthAurora.
Aurora,OH(45minutessoutheast).
(330)562-7131.
Over100"wet"and"dry"attractionsincludingrollercoasters,lakecruises,wavepool,waterslides,andliveentertainment.
Thereare2playgrounds,kiddieridesandTurtleBeachWaterPlayAreaforchildrenofallages.
IncludestheformerSeaWorld,a90-acremarinelifethemepark.
Killerwhales,dolphins,otters,walruses,andsealionsperforminavarietyofshowsthatarebotheducationalandentertaining.
OthershowsfeaturewaterskiersandabighitwithchildrenisShamu'sHappyHarbor,a3-acrenauticalplayground.
OpenMaythroughSeptember.
Swings-N-Things.
8501StearnsRoad,NorthOlmstead.
(440)2354420.
Populardestinationforolderschool-agekids.
Bothindoorandoutdooractivities.
Openyearround.
BrookparkFun&GamesEmporium.
6770BrookparkRoad,Cleveland.
(216)351-1910.
Indoorplayarea,miniaturegolf,gocartsandbattingcages.
Openyearround.
IdlewildPark&SoakZone.
Route30.
Ligonier,Pennsylvania(3-1/2hourseast).
(724)238-3666.
Thisfamilyamusementparkislocated50mileseastofPittsburghandwellworththedrive.
AdmissionincludesentrancetoMr.
Roger'sNeighborhood,storybookforest,awaterpark,playgroundandlotsofgreatridesforallages.
Opensummeronly.
Fun-N-Stuff.
661E.
HighlandRoad,Macedonia.
(330)467-0820.
Rollerskating,miniaturegolf,gamearcade,etc.
Openyearround.
D.
INDOORPLAYGROUNDS(includesclimbingandplayareasforyoungerchildren(under12),alsoseparatetoddlerareas:JumpingJollyJambers.
10333NorthfieldRoad,BedfordHeights.
(330)908-3991.
E.
WATERPARKSDoverLakeWaterPark.
1150W.
HighlandRoad,Northfield.
(330)467-7946.
www.
doverlake.
com.
OpenJunetoAugust.
PioneerWaterland.
10661KileRoad,Chardon.
(440)951-7227.
www.
virtcity.
com/waterland.
OpenJunetoSeptember.
F.
NATURE/OUTDOORRECREATIONClevelandonFootbyPatienceWilsonCameronisanexcellentresourcedetailingareaMetroparks,naturepreservesandhistoricneighborhoods.
$14.
95CuyahogaValleyNationalRecreationArea.
Brecksville(1/2hoursouth).
(800)445-9667.
22milesofparklandbetweenClevelandandAkron.
Multi-usetrails,picnicareas,children'splaygrounds,lectures,andspecialevents.
ApopularsummereventistheCuyahogaValleyFestivalinAugust.
VisitorsmaywanttobeginateithertheHappyDayVisitorsCenterortheCanalVisitorsCenter.
ClevelandMetroparksSystem.
(216)351-6300.
Openyearround.
TheMetroparksSystemwasestablishedin1917toensurepublicaccesstoopenspacesandconservethemanynaturalvalleysofthisarea.
Morethan19,000acresof12reservationssurroundClevelandlikean"EmeraldNecklace".
Recreational,educationalandhistoricalactivitiesareavailabletosuitpeopleofallages.
MapsandMetroparkeventsareavailableatanynaturecenterorbymail.
Theseparksaredefinitelyworthdiscovering.
NatureCentersLocations:Brecksville,GarfieldPark,RockyRiver,NorthChagrinandHuntingtonReservations.
GolfCourseLocations:RockyRiver,NorthChagrin,BedfordandBrecksvilleReservationsSwimmingLocations:Hinckley,Huntington,andMillStreamRunReservationsCrossCountrySkiingLocations:AllTobogganingLocations:TheChaletatMillStreamReservationRollerBladeRentalLocations:NorthChagrinHoldenArboretum.
9500SperryRoad,Kirtland.
(440)946-4400.
Openyearround(closedMondays).
ThisisthelargestarboretumintheUnitedStateswithover3,100acresofnaturalwoodlands,displaygardensandponds.
Enjoybeautifulplantcollections,spectacularfallcolor,wintersplendor,andobservetheproductionofmaplesyrup.
LakeErieNatureandScienceCenter.
28728WolfRd.
,BayVillage(HuntingtonReservation).
Terrificexhibits,planetarium,outdooranimalareaandtrails.
Yearroundnatureprogramsforchildrenandadults.
TheNatureCenteratShakerLakes.
2600SouthParkRd.
,ShakerHeights.
(216)321-5935.
Offersoutstandingchildren'sprograms,ages21/2to10,yearround.
Classesfillrapidly.
Callfordetails.
Beaches.
(lifeguardsondutydailyinseason):Mostofthesebeachareashavefishing,playgrounds,picnicareas,andspecialevents.
Callformoreinformation.
EdgewaterPark.
Cleveland.
(216)881-8141.
HeadlandsBeachStatePark.
Mentor.
(216)881-8141.
FairportHarbor.
(800)227-PARK.
G.
WINTERRECREATIONDownhillskiing/snowboarding:BostonMills(330)467-2242/Brandywine(330)656-4489SkiAreas.
BostonHeights,CuyahogaValleyNationalRecreationArea18trails,snowmakingability,rentalsandlessonsforages3andup.
AlpineValleySkiArea.
Chesterland.
(440)285-2211.
Sixtrails,snowmakingability,rentals,andlessonsforages4andupCrossCountryskiing:AllClevelandMetroparks.
(216)351-6300.
Multi-purposetrailsandwitha4"snowbase.
Skiingispermittedon4golfcourses:ShawneeHillatBedford;SleepyHollowatBrecksville,BigMetandLittleMetatRockyRiver.
CuyahogaValleyNationalRecreationArea.
(800)257-9477or(800)445-9667.
PundersonStatePark.
Route87,Newbury.
(800)282-7275.
Twelveacresofgroomedtrails,rentalsandlessons.
Tobogganing:TheChaletatMillStreamRunReservation.
(440)572-9990.
Tworefrigerated1,000footicechutesguaranteeadayoffunandthrills.
ChutesoperatewithorwithoutsnowfromlateNovemberthroughFebruary.
Facilitynearbywithfireplaces,snacks,TVandgatheringroom.
Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadultandbeatleast45"talltoride.
Gloves/mittensrequired.
Sledding:AllMetroparksReservationsexceptBradleyWoodandGarfieldPark.
NearbyLakeCounty(East)(800)227PARKandLorainCounty(West)-(800)LCM-PARK.
H.
DAYTRIPSAmishCountry.
Berlin,SugarCreekandWalnutCreek.
(1-1/2hourssouthwestofCleveland).
ThelargestAmishpopulationintheU.
S.
ishereinOhiowherevisitorscanseetheAmishwayoflife,producingmostofwhattheyneedwithoutthebenefitofelectricityormodernmachinery.
TourAmishfarms,visitorshops,bakeriesandcheesefactories.
Verycrowdedduringthesummermonths.
MostthingsareclosedonSundays.
Toreceiveinformation,call:TustarawasCounty–SugarcreekandDover.
(330)364-5453.
HolmesCounty-BerlinandWalnutCreek-(330)674-3975.
YoderAmishHome.
Route515,Millersburg.
(330)893-2541.
BuggyridetourgivesoverviewoftheAmishlife.
BurtonVillage.
EastofClevelandonRoute87.
(440)834-1119.
Amajorpointofinterestforspecialevents,includingtheGeaugaCountyFairinSeptember,anoutdoorantiquefleamarketinJuneandSeptember,andtheMapleSugarFestivaltheweekendafterEaster.
Thisfestivalisgreatfunandwearetoldthebestpancakesareatthehighschool.
Burtontownsquareishometoafewantiquestores,specialtyshops,andauniquewoodentoystore(Childshop).
Stopbythelogcabinforinformation.
Middlefield.
HometoAmerica'sthirdlargestAmishcommunity.
SowhileinBurton,drivealittlefurthertoRoute608andcatchaglimpseofAmishhorseandbuggies.
Alsoacheesefactory,Amishbakeryandantiquestore.
ChagrinFalls.
OffChagrinRoad(30minutessoutheast).
(440)247-6688.
Aquaintcommunitywithinterestingshops,parks,andexcellentrestaurants.
SiteoftheChagrinRiverWaterfall.
Thisisapopularandlivelyplace,nottobemissed!
CheckoutChagrinFallsInnforaromanticweekendgetaway.
ClevelandMetroparksZoo.
3900BrooksideParkDrive,Cleveland.
(216)661-6500.
Oneoftheoldestzoosinthecountry.
Opendailyfrom9:00am-5:00p.
m.
exceptDecember25andJanuary1.
HasawonderfulRainforestbuildingwithmorethan600animalsinrealistichabitats.
FreeonMondaysfrom9:00am-12:00noonforCuyahogaCountyresidents(bringproof)andtheRainforestisatadiscountedprice.
CuyahogaScenicRailroad.
(330)657-2000or(800)468-4070.
OffersscenicridesonhistoricdiesellocomotivesthroughtheCuyahogaValley.
Thereareseveralroutestochoosefrom.
AmongthemostpopulararethefallcolortraininOctoberandthePolarExpressinNovember/December.
Makeyourreservationsearlyfortheticketsselloutquickly.
RunslateAprilthroughDecember.
DankoronaWineryandLounge.
155TreatRd.
,Aurora.
(330)562-9245.
OpenWednesdaythroughSaturday.
DartNightonWednesdays.
GamesNightonThursday.
FishFryonFridays.
Excellentwines.
Outdoorbarbecuesinthesummer.
Geneva,OH.
45minutesdriveupI90.
CheckoutFerrante'sWinery.
Goodfoodandwine.
HaleFarmandVillage.
Bath.
(45minutessouthwest).
(330)666-3711or(800)589-9703.
Aworkingfarmandvillage,depictinglifeinthemid1800's.
Displaysofcandlemaking,blacksmiths,steamsawmill,etc.
OpenJunethroughOctober.
Callforhours,admissionchargesandoff-seasonevents(maplesugaringinFebruary/March,springfairinMay).
Hudson.
(45minutessouth).
Asmall,picturesqueNewEngland-styletown.
MainStreetisquaintandlinedwithseveralspecialtystores,includingadrugstorewhichhasanold-fashionedlunchcounterservingicecream.
Don'tmissMarcelita'sMexicanFoodRestaurant.
LakeErieIslands.
(1-1/2to2hourswest).
Afavoritevacationandrecreationalspotforlocals.
Theislandsfeatureuniquestores,bikeriding,finediningmuseums,birdwatching,parks,wineriesandexcitingnightlife.
Mostattractionsareseasonal(May-Oct).
Formoreinformationcall:Kelley'sIsland.
(800)255-3743.
(ErieCountyVisitorsBureau).
Put-in-Bay/MiddleBassIslands.
(800)441-1271.
(OttawaCountyVisitorsBureau).
PeleeIsland.
Remote,quietislandinOntario,Canada.
(800)661-2220.
LakeFarmpark.
8800ChardonRoad(Route6),Kirtland.
(45minuteseast).
(800)366-FARM.
Openyearround.
This235-acrefarmmakesawonderfulfamilyoutingtoseeanimalsandexhibitsaboutlifeonthefarm.
Thereareseveralspecialeventsyearround,socallforcalendarofevents.
Malley'sChocolateFactory.
13400BrookparkRoad,Cleveland.
(216)362-8700.
TourthekitchenofMalley'sCandies,hearthestoryofchocolateandtastedelicioussamples.
Reservationsneededfortour.
MaplesideFarms.
294PearlRoad,Brunswick.
(330)225-5576.
This4,000treeappleorchardsurroundsa300-seatrestaurant,applehouse,bakeryandicecreamparlor.
Toursofapplepackingandgrading,storageandcidermillavailable.
Noadmissioncharge,openyearround,closedMondays.
Marblehead.
Bestknownforitsphotogeniclighthouseandalakefrontfullofartistsstudiosandintriguingshops.
NearbyisscenicdowntownPortClinton,oneoftheareasmostpopularfishingports.
OhioCentralRailroad.
111FactoryStreet,Sugarcreek.
(330)852-4676.
OnehoursteamtraintripthroughAmishCountry.
RunsSpringthroughFall.
PattersonFruitFarm.
11414CavesRoad,Chesterland.
(30minutenortheast).
(440)729-l964.
Pickyourownfruit:strawberriesinJune,applesinSeptember/October.
FamilyFun-FestduringOctoberwhichmakesagreatoutingwiththekids.
RosbyBros.
GreenhouseandBerryFarm.
42EastSchaafRd.
,BrooklynHeights.
(216)398-1951.
Pickyourownfruitincludingredraspberries(untilfirsthardfrost)andstrawberriesinJune.
TerminalTowerObservationDeck.
50PublicSquare,DowntownCleveland.
(216)621-7981.
Openyearround.
Callforopenhours-weekendsonly.
Thisobservationdeckoffersaspectacular360-degreeviewofthecity.
Funtodoonaclearday.
I.
LONGWEEKENDTRIPSAAAisagoodplacetoobtainmapsandtourbooks.
WerecommendyoukeepamapofClevelandandthestateofOhioineachcarforhandyreference.
Alsocall1-800-BUCKEYEforvisitor/touristinformationstatewide.
ChautauquaCounty,NewYork.
Allseasonrecreationalparadiseandresort/area.
Columbus,Ohio.
CityCenterMall,ColumbusZoo,OhioStateFair,OhioStateUniversity,StateCapitalandareacastlesNiagaraFalls,NewYork.
RecommendstayingontheCanadiansideoftheFalls(morescenic,moretodoandlessexpensiveaccommodations).
(800)338-7890.
AlsocheckoutNiagara-on-the-Lakewhichisabout15milesfromtheFalls(quainttown)andtheButterflyConservatoryattheNiagaraParksBotanicalGarden(905)358-0025.
MoreinformationisalsoavailablethroughtheCanadianTouristInformationCenter–(800)563-2557.
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.
CarnegieScienceCenter,KennywoodAmusementPark,StationSquareandtheIkeaFurnitureStore.
StateParks.
Over72parksofferinghiking,fishing,camping,boatingandcoldweatheractivities.
Toronto,Canada.
Greatshopping,markets,livelynightlifeandtheater.
J.
MUSEUMSTheClevelandCenterforContemporaryArt.
8501CarnegieAve.
,Cleveland.
(216)421-8671.
AdjacenttoTheClevelandPlayHouse,thisnon-profitinstitutioniscommittedtopresentingnewandexperimentalartbyinternational,national,andregionalartists.
GallerytalksarepresentedonaregularbasisandfreeguidedtoursofexhibitionsareavailablebyappointmentandeverySaturdayat3pm.
TheCenteroffersanartsalesandrentalserviceandhasafungiftshop.
RainbowChildren'sMuseum.
10703EuclidAve.
,UniversityCircle.
(216)791-5437.
Thismuseumoffersamulti-sensory,creativelearningenvironmentwithpermanentandchangingexhibits.
Afunplacetoplayduringthewintermonths!
Caregiverandchildclassesoffered.
TotTime($1persession)–Mondays:1pm-5pmandTuesdays:10am-1pmandPre-KFunClass($5permonth)WednesdayandThursday.
Callfortimes.
Museumopendaily10am-5pm.
Cost:Membersandbabiesunder18mos.
free,18monthsto16-$4.
50andadults$5.
WednesdaySpecial-onthesecondWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5-8p.
m.
only$1perperson.
Membershipatthismuseumgivesyoureciprocalmembershipprivilegesatover200science/learningmuseumsthroughoutthecountry.
Thisisthebestmembershipbargainintown!
TheClevelandHealthMuseum.
8911EuclidAve.
,Cleveland(acrossfromCCF).
(216)231-5010.
Thefirstofitskindinthenation,thisinternationallyacclaimedmuseumhasmorethan200exhibitsrelatingtothehumanbody,quiteafewofwhichareinteractive.
Currentlyunderconstruction.
TheClevelandMuseumofArt.
11150EastBoulevard,UniversityCircle.
(216)421-7340.
Thisinternationallyknownmuseumoffersanextensivepermanentcollectionofmasterpiecesfromallculturesandperiods.
Travelingexhibitions,musicrecitals,anddanceperformancesarealsoregularlyfeatured.
EducationalartprogramsareofferedtochildrenonSaturdaymornings,callthemuseumforabrochure.
Thecafefeaturesdelicioushotandcoldentrees,andalsosellsbeerandwine.
Manybenefitsareextendedtomembers,includingticketstovisitingexhibitions.
Open:Tuesday,Thursday,SaturdayandSunday10am-5:00pm;WednesdayandFriday10am-9:00pm;ClosedMondaysandmajorholidays.
Cost:free,althoughyoumustpayforparking.
www.
clevelandart.
org.
TheClevelandMuseumofNaturalHistory.
1WadeOval,UniversityCircle.
(216)231-4600.
Featuresthehistoryofmankindandthenaturalworld,aPlanetarium(callforspecifichours)andliveanimalsindigenoustothearea.
Manyterrific,visitingexhibitions.
Alargegiftshop.
Open:MondaythroughSaturday10am-5pm;Wednesday,Sept.
throughMay10am-10pm,JunethroughAug.
10am-5pm;Sunday12pm-5pm.
Cost:Membersandchildren2andunderarefree,children3-6$3.
50,children7-18andseniors$4.
50,adults$6.
50.
ClevelandBotanicalGardens.
11030EastBoulevard,UniversityCircle.
(216)721-1600.
Acomplexofbeautifulflowerandherbgardenssurroundingabuildingwhichhousesandextensivebookandvideolibrary,exhibitionhalls,andalovelygiftshop.
Therearefrequenttalks,luncheons,children'sactivities,andspecialdisplays.
TheCentermaygivegardeningandlandscapingadviceoverthephone,orsendaprofessionaltoyourhome.
Open:Monday-Saturday9am-Dusk;Sunday12pm-5pm.
Admissionisfree.
TheGreatLakesScienceCenter.
601EriesideAve.
,Downtown.
(216)694-2000.
America's9thlargestinteractivesciencemuseum.
Offers300exciting,"hands-on"exhibits,theOmniMaxtheaterand2restaurants.
Sunday–Thursday9:30-5:30.
Friday9:30-5:45.
Saturday9:30-6:45.
FamilyMembershipavailablefor$75peryear.
Callfordailyandspecialeventrates.
InventurePlace-NationalInventorsHallofFame.
221SouthBroadwaySt.
,Akron.
(330)762-4463.
Thismuseumcelebratestheinventorswhocreatedthethingsthatshapeoureverydaylives.
Discovertheinventorinyouthroughinteractiveexhibitsthatwillstimulateyourimaginationandcreativity.
Open:MondaythroughSaturday9am-5pm;Sunday12pm-5pm.
OpenLaborDay.
Cost:adults$7.
50;children3-17,studentsandseniors55andover$6.
00;ages2andunderfree.
Familypriceof$25.
00.
ProFootballHallofFame.
2121GeorgeHalasDr.
,Canton.
(330)456-8207.
AlargeHallofFamecomplexconsistingoftwinenshrinementhalls,fan-activateddevices,amovietheater,andastore.
Open:9am-5pmeverydayexceptDecember25.
Cost:$12.
00adults,children6-14$6.
00,seniors62andover$8.
00,familypriceof$30.
00.
RockandRollHallofFameandMuseum.
1KeyPlaza,Cleveland.
(216)781-7625.
LocatedatE.
9thSt.
andEriesideAve.
,overlookingtheClevelandwaterfront.
DesignedbyI.
M.
Pei,thisstructureishardtomiss.
HousedinsidethishugeglasspyramidaresomeofRockandRoll'sfinestartifactsincludingclothing,instruments,music,andmuchmore.
Themuseumstoresellsmusicandmemorabilia.
Thereisasnackbaronthe3rdfloor.
Open:7daysaweek10am-5:30pm,WednesdaysandSummerSaturdaysuntil9pm.
Cost:$17adults,$13seniors55andover,$11ages9-11andchildrenunder8areFree.
ItissuggestedyoupurchaseticketsinadvancethroughTicketmaster(800)493-7655.
Thereareseveralpaidparkinglotswithinclosewalkingdistance,oryoumayusevaletparkingfor$8.
00.
www.
rockhall.
comTheWesternReserveHistoricalSocietyMuseum.
10825EastBlvd.
,UniversityCircle.
(216)721-5722.
Foundedin1867,theHistoricalSocietyconsistsofseveralparts:TheCrawfordAuto/AviationMuseumhousesover200rarevehiclesaswellasacobble-stonedstreetofmockturn-of-the-centuryshops.
Oneofthefinestintheworldandarealtreatforautomobilelovers.
TheHistoryMuseumhousesAmericanandEuropeanfurnishingsfromthe18thcenturytotheearly20thcentury.
Alsodisplayedaredecorativearts,silver,andanextensivecostumecollection.
Specialandtravelingexhibits.
HaleFarmisaworkingfarmsteadandsmallvillage.
Call(800)589-9703forspecificdetails.
Thetwomuseumsareopen:MondaythroughSaturday10am-5pm,Wednesdaysuntil9pm;Sunday12pm-5pm.
Cost:$7.
00adults,$6.
00seniors,$5.
00ages6-12,freeforeveryoneTuesdays3pm-5pm.
K.
MUSICANDDANCE*Ticketsmayusuallybepurchasedthrough:Tickets.
com(216)241-6000ORTicketmaster(216)241-5555.
BlossomMusicCenter.
1145W.
SteelsCornersRoad,Akron.
(330)920-8040.
(45min.
south).
ThesummerhomeofTheClevelandOrchestraandalsopopularmusicconcerts.
Thiscomplexiscomprisedofanoutdoorpavilion(stageandcoveredseating)andagrandslopinglawnforseatingupto15,000people.
Takeapicnicsupperandenjoyamealunderthesummerstars!
Arestaurantandseveralsnackbarsarealsoavailable.
Wineandbeermaybepurchasedaswell.
Childrenarewelcome.
Don'tmissit!
CainPark.
SuperiorAve.
atLeeRd.
,ClevelandHeights.
(216)371-3000.
This22-acrefacilityhasapark,toddlerpool,artgallery,theaterandamphitheater.
Interestinganddiverseprogramsarepresentedthroughoutthesummer;allareaffordableifnotfree.
ClevelandInstituteofMusic.
11021EastBlvd.
,UniversityCircle.
(216)791-5165.
Thisrenownedconservatoryprovidesoutstandingmusicinstructiontobothchildrenandadults,aswellasawiderangeoffreeconcertsbyconservatorystudents,professors,andvisitors.
ClevelandMusicSchoolSettlement.
11125MagnoliaDr.
,UniversityCircle.
(216)421-5806.
TheSettlementprovidesmusiceducationthroughouttheyear.
Excitingrecitalsarealsogiven.
Theyalsohaveoutstandingchildren'sprogramsandfull-timeday-care.
ClevelandOrchestra.
SeveranceHall.
11001EuclidAve.
,UniversityCircle.
(216)231-1111.
Clevelandhasaworld-renownedorchestra,whichwasrecentlyratedthebestorchestrainthecountrybyTimemagazine.
TheprogramisalwaysexceptionalandSeveranceHallhasanelegantinterior.
Don'tmisshearingthesymphonywhileyouareinCleveland,eitheratSeveranceHallorBlossomMusicCenter(seeabove).
Manyguestconductorsandfamousclassicalmusiciansgracethestagethroughouttheyear.
PurchaseticketsattheSeveranceHallBoxOffice:(216)231-1111or(800)686-1141.
ClevelandOpera.
StateTheater.
East17thandEuclidAve.
,Cleveland.
(216)575-0903.
Callforprogramschedule.
GundArena.
100GatewayPlaza,Cleveland.
(216)420-2000.
Cleveland'sbrandnewGundArenaisthehosttomanyculturalandsportsevents(seenextpage)includingWaltDisney'sWorldonIce,RinglingBrothersandBarnumandBaileyCircus,andvariedmusicalperformers.
FeaturesincludeaSonyJumbotron,luxuriousbanquetrooms,asportsbarandafirst-classrestaurant.
Concessionstandsandsouvenirshopsarealsoinbusiness.
L.
SPORTSTEAMSANDRECREATIONFACILITIESBaseball:ClevelandIndians-Jacob'sField(216)420-4200.
Tickets(216)420-4500.
April-October.
Basketball:ClevelandCavaliers-GundArena(216)420-2000.
Tickets(216)420-2200.
November–April.
Football:ClevelandBrowns–Tickets(440)891-5050.
Hockey:ClevelandLumberjacks-GundArena(216)420-2000.
Tickets(216)420-2200.
Soccer:ClevelandCrunch-CSUConvocationCenter.
Children'sRecreationandFitness:ClevelandHeightsLibrary.
(216)932-3600.
ClevelandHeights.
Offersgreatfreeclassesforchildrenofallages.
Callforschedule.
Alsoavailable,children'svideolibrary.
ClevelandMetroparksZoo&Rainforest.
(216)661-6500.
NearDowntown.
Openyearround.
GreatLakesScienceCenter.
(216)694-2000.
Downtown.
America's9thlargestinteractivesciencemuseum.
Offers300exciting,"hands-on"exhibits,theOmniMaxtheaterand2restaurants.
Gymboree.
(216)291-9969.
ClassesheldonGreenRoad,SouthEuclid.
Developmentalgymnastics.
HeightsYouthThearter-WileyAuditorium.
2155MiramarBlvd.
,UniversityHeights.
(216)397-3615.
Showschangeevery2months.
Forchildren3andup.
Jeepers.
MilesRoadatRandallParkMall.
(216)662-9999.
Indooramusementpark.
Ages2-12.
LakefarmPark.
(800)366-FARM.
NearI-90&Route360,Kirkland.
235acresfilledwithfarmanimals,wagonrides,"hands-on"activities,andfood.
Openyearround.
Lakewood–DivisionofEarlyDevelopmentServices.
(216)521-0001.
Drop-inplaysessions,toylendinglibraryandotherchildprograms.
RainbowChildren'sMuseum&TRWEarlyLearningCenter.
(216)791-KIDS.
UniversityCircle.
Offersmulti-sensory,creativelearningenvironmentwith"hands-on"activities.
Nominalmembershipfee.
ShakerFamilyCenter.
(216)921-2023.
ShakerHeights.
Ayearlyfeeallowsyouandyourchildtoplayindoorsinasmall,butwell-equippedplayroom.
OpengymavailableonalternatingSaturdays.
TheHeightsParentingCenter.
(216)321-0079.
1700CrestRoad,ClevelandHeights.
LocatedatMillikinSchool,thecenteroffersaplayspaceforchildrenandtoy-lendinglibrary.
Otherprogramsavailable.
TheLittleGym.
(440)734-4900.
WestSide.
Developmentalgymnastics.
UniversityHeightsLibrary.
(216)321-4700.
UniversityHeights.
Offersgreatfreeclassesforchildrenofallages.
Callforschedule.
Alsoavailable,children'svideolibrary.
JewishCommunityCenter(JCC).
26001S.
WoodlandRd.
,Beachwood.
(216)831-0700OR3505MayfieldRd.
,ClevelandHeights.
(216)382-4000.
TheBeachwoodlocationisanewfacility,offeringabeautifulenvironmentinwhichtoexercise,takeallkindsofclasses,and/orenrollyourchildreninsummercamp.
Manynon-Jewishmembers;baby-sittingisavailable.
Callfortheextensiveprogramguide.
ClevelandClinicWellnessCenter/SwimClub.
W.
O.
WalkerBuildingonCCFcampus.
(216)444-8765.
Thisfacilityoffersexerciseequipment,basketballcourts,anindoortrackandapoolforCCFemployeesonly.
Spousesarenotallowedtojoinatthistime.
Callfordetailsandhours.
TheClevelandHeightsRecreationPavilion.
MayfieldandSuperior.
(216)691-7373.
Thisfacilityhousesarecreationcenterofferinggymnasticsandkarateclasses.
Italsohousesanicerink.
Highschoolhockeyteamsplayhere(gamesareopentothepublic)andiceskatinglessonsaregiven.
Freeskatetimeforadults,children,groupsandparties.
Callfortheweeklyschedule.
SeveranceAthleticClub.
15SeveranceCircle,ClevelandHeights.
(216)291-5550.
OffersdiscountedratestoCCFemployeesandhasalargebaby-sittingfacility.
Bally'sTotalFitness.
3600ParkEastBlvd.
,Beachwood.
(216)765-8085.
YMCA.
HillcrestLocationonMayfieldRoadinLyndhurst.
(216)382-4300.
MultiplelocationsacrossClevelandsuburbs.
Manyofferchildcare,summercampprograms,andexcellentsportingfacilities.
M.
THEATERTheClevelandPlayHouse.
8500EuclidAve.
at86thSt.
,Cleveland.
(216)795-7000.
RecentlyredesignedbyarchitectPhilipJohnson,theClevelandPlayhouseisamoderncomplexofthreetheaters,theBolton,theDrury,andtheBrooks.
Fullbaranddiningfacilitiesareopenbeforeandaftertheshow,andparkingisavailableintheirsecureparkinglot.
Generousgroupdiscounts.
JustdowntheroadfromCCF.
DobamaTheater.
1846CoventryRd.
,ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-6838.
An"off-Broadway"styletheaterwithanOctoberthroughMayseason.
KaramuHouse.
2355E.
89thSt.
,Cleveland.
(216)795-7070.
Thisisamulti-racialmetropolitancenterforthearts--amixtureofBlackexperienceandcontemporarydramainbothadultandyouththeater.
Anartist-in-residenceperformswiththenon-professionalactors.
ThePlayhouseSquareFoundation.
1501EuclidAve.
atE.
17thSt.
,Cleveland.
(216)771-4444.
Thismagnificentcomplexincludesfourtheaters,agiftshop,andabar.
Thegroupinghasrecentlybeenrenovatedtoitsoriginalsplendorandisadefinitemust-see.
ForticketscallTickets.
com(216)241-6000or(800)766-6048.
TheOhioTheaterholdstheGreatLakesTheaterFestivalandseats1000.
TheStateTheateristhehomeoftheClevelandBalletandClevelandOperaandseats3150.
ThePalaceTheaterhostsconcertsandspecialattractionsandseats3000.
TheAllenTheaterhostsconcertsandtheBroadwayseriesandseats2500.
ClevelandChamberSymphony.
(216)687-9243.
CallforSchedule.
DANCECleveland.
(216)861-2213.
FormerlytheClevelandModernDanceGroup,thisgroupperformscontemporarytomoderndanceperformancesateitherthePlayhouseSquareorontheTri-CEasternCampus.
OhioBallet.
(216)861-5545.
PerformancesheldattheE.
J.
ThomasTheaterinAkron,aswellas,theOhioTheaterinCleveland.
IV.
RESTAURANTSANDNIGHTSPOTSInadditiontotherestaurantslistedbelow,thereareseveralentertainmentareasofthecitywewanttobringtoyourattention:TheFlats,LittleItaly,CoventryVillage,TowerCityCenter.
ThefollowingchainrestaurantscanalsobefoundthroughouttheClevelandMetropolitanArea(checkyourphonebookforlocations):Applebee'sBar&GrilleArabica.
Checkphonebookforlistings.
Goodcoffeehousethatalsoservesicecream,pastriesinsimplesurroundings.
TheshopatShakerSquareisoneofthefewplacesinClevelandwhereonecansitoutsideandhavecoffeeinthesummer.
Baker'sSquareBobEvansBruegger'sBagelBakeryBW-3.
Severallocationaroundthecity.
Funsportsbar(greatplacetowatchIndiansgames)withavarietyofdelicioushotwings.
CookerBar&Grille.
Severallocationsaroundthecity.
Deliciouspasta,saladsandmuchmoreinalivelysetting.
Donato'sPizzaHoulihansOliveGardenOutbackSteakhouseTGIFriday'sTonyRoma's-APlaceforRibsWinkingLizardA.
RESTAURANTSEastSide:AcademyTavern.
12800LarchmereBlvd.
,justoffShakerSquare,ShakerHeights.
(216)229-1171.
Greatplaceforsnacksandhamburgers.
Fridaynightfishfry.
Aladdin'sEatery.
12447CedarRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-4333.
MiddleEastern.
Reasonablypriced.
ArirangKoreanRestaurant.
5131MayfieldRd.
(440)684-9779.
Spicyanddelicious.
Neverawait.
Arrabiata'sItalianRestaurant.
6169MayfieldRoad.
(440)442-2600.
BaricelliInn.
2203CornellRoad(inLittleItaly),Cleveland.
(216)791-6500.
OneofthebestandmostromanticrestaurantsinCleveland.
Europeancuisineservedinaturn-of-the-centurybrownstonemansion.
Expensive,butgood!
Reservationsrequired.
BD'sMongolianBarbecue.
1854CoventryRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-1185.
Createyourownall-you-can-eatstir-fry.
Lunchordinner.
BehindtheWoods.
21919CenterRidgeRoad.
RockyRiver.
(440)333-4522.
Benihana.
23611ChagrinBlvd.
(216)464-7575.
BW-3.
2781EuclidHeightsBlvd.
,ClevelandHeights.
(216)397-2999OR1313OldRiverRoad(TheFlats),Downtown.
(216)781-9464.
Funsportsbar(greatplacetowatchIndiansgames)withavarietyofhotwings.
Brennan'sColony.
2299LeeRoad.
(216)371-1010.
BucadiBeppo.
23575DetroitAvenue.
Westlake.
(440)356-2276.
CafeD'Oro.
CornerofEuclidHeightsBlvd.
andCoventryRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-3001.
Lovelyatmosphereandgoodfood.
Assortedpastadishesandcreateyourownpizzas.
CafeTandoor.
2096S.
TaylorRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)371-8500.
ModeratelypricedauthenticIndiancuisine,includingvegetariandishes.
RioBravo.
LocatedintheFlatsandinMayfieldHeights.
LivelyMexicanrestaurantswithgoodfoodandreasonablypriced.
CaféTandor.
2096SouthTaylorRd.
ClevelandHeights(216)371-8500Charley'sCrab.
25765ChagrinBlvd.
,Beachwood.
(216)831-8222.
Fresh,well-preparedseafoodinlovely,quitesurroundings.
Reservationssuggested.
ChinaBuffet.
5866MayfieldRoad.
(440)684-3020.
ChinaGate.
13863CedarRoad.
SouthEuclid.
(216)932-2924.
ChipotleMexicanGrill.
13953CedarRoad.
(216)932-5001.
ClubIsabella.
2025UniversityHospitalsDrive,UniversityCircle.
(216)229-1177.
Cozypianobarwhichfeaturesnightlyjazz.
Tastysandwichestosteaksoffered.
Outdoordininginthesummer.
Coffee&Creations.
3429W.
Brainard,WoodmereVillage.
(216)591-9191.
Cozycoffeehousewithscrumptiouspastries.
Greatforearlymorningorlatenight.
CookerBar&Grille.
Severallocations.
Deliciouspasta&saladsinalivelysetting.
(440)519-9800.
Corky&Lenny's.
ChagrinBlvd.
atI-271(inVillageSquare),WoodmereVillage.
(216)464-3838.
Populardelicatessen,freshseafoodandKosherfoods,extensivecarryout.
DonPablos.
10310CascadeCrossing.
Brookpark.
(216)265-8284and36455EuclidAve.
,Willoughby.
(440)954-3541.
EddieSand'sBluelineCafé.
20255VanAkenBlvd.
,ShakerHeights.
(216)561-5050.
Relaxedatmospherewithsomethingforeveryone.
Specialtysandwiches,salads,andgrilledentrees.
ElCharrito.
30560EuclidAve.
,Wickliffe.
(440)585-2530.
AuthenticMexicancuisineinarelaxingatmosphere.
FalafelCafé.
14421CedarRoadnearGreen.
(216)297-0682.
Everythingmadefresh.
Inexpensive.
Greatfoodandkidfriendly.
Greatcall-inandcarryoutforquickmealsathome.
FireFood&Drinks.
13220ShakerSquare.
(216)320-3473.
Greatspecialnightout.
Gaetano'sItalianRestaurant.
6261MayfieldRd.
acrossfromGoldenGate.
(216)446-0004.
Good,basicItalian.
HugePortions.
Inexpensive.
Gameskeeper'sTaverne.
87WestStreet,ChagrinFalls.
(440)247-7744.
Excellentdininginacozy,authenticcoachhouse.
Courtyarddiningavailableduringsummermonths.
Housespecialtiesincludewildgameentrees.
Geraci'sRestaurant.
2266WarrensvilleCenterRd.
,UniversityHeights.
(216)371-5643.
Delicious,reasonablypricedItalianfood.
Childfriendly.
Hornblower'sBarge&Grille.
1151N.
MarginalRoad,Cleveland.
(216)363-1151.
Tastyfood,particularlyfreshseafood,inanicelyconvertedbarge.
Loungehasgreatviewinsummer.
HunanCoventry.
1800CoventryRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)371-0777.
OneofthebestChineserestaurantsinCleveland.
Reservationsrecommended.
HunanbytheFalls.
508E.
WashingtonStreet,ChagrinFalls.
(440)247-0808.
Tasty,reasonablypricedChinese.
HydeParkGrille.
1825CoventryRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)321-6444.
34205ChagrinBlvd.
,Orange.
(216)464-0688.
123W.
Prospect,Downtown.
(216)344-2444.
Claimstohavethe"beststeakinthecity"inelegantsurroundings.
Reservationsrecommended.
InnatTurner'sMill.
36E.
Streetsboro,Hudson.
(330)655-2949.
Deliciousandwell-presentedfoodinaverypleasantatmosphere.
Reservationsrecommended.
LarchmereTavern.
13051LarchmereBlvd.
(nearShakerSquare),ShakerHeights.
(216)721-1111.
Greatcuisine,greatatmosphere,nottobemissed.
LemonGrass.
2179LeeRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)321-0210.
VerygoodThaicuisine.
Lopez.
2196LeeRoad.
ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-9000.
Luchita's.
13112ShakerSquare.
(216)561-8537.
Mexican.
MadGreek.
FairmountBlvd.
atCedarRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)421-3333.
TastyGreekandIndiancuisineforentiredinner,ordrinksandappetizers.
Takeoutalsoavailable.
Reservationssuggestedonweekends.
MamaSanta's.
12305MayfieldRoad,LittleItaly.
(216)231-9567.
DeliciousItalianfoodandpizza,andreasonablypriced.
Marcelita's.
7774DarrowRoad,Hudson.
(330)650-1121.
GreatMexican.
Marotta's.
2289LeeRoad,ClevelandHeights(216)932-9264.
ExcellentItaliancuisineandhandtossedNewYorkstylethincrustpizza!
Matsu.
20126ChagrinRoad,ShakerHeights.
(216)767-1111.
MekongRiver.
1918LeeRoad,ClevelandHts.
(216)371-9575.
GreatThai.
MetropolitanCafé.
1352West6thStreet.
Cleveland.
(216)241-1300.
MiPuebloMexicanRestaurant.
11611EuclidAve.
nearUniversityCircle.
(216)791-8226.
AlsoaWestsidelocation.
ExcellentMexicancuisineatreasonableprices.
MoxieRestaurant.
3355RichmondRoad.
(216)831-5599.
WonderfulAmericanbistrostyleentrees.
Expensive.
Nighttown.
12383CedarRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)795-0550.
Deliciouslunchanddinner,creativespecialsandgreatjazzmusic.
Noggins.
20110VanAkenBlvd.
(VanAkenPlaza),ShakerHeights.
(216)752-9280.
Freshseafood,goodsteaks,andhomemadesoupinacasualatmosphere.
Reservationssuggestedonweekends.
NordstromCafé.
Nordstrom.
BeachwoodMall.
GreatSaladsandkidfriendly.
GoodPrices.
Panera.
GoldenGatePlaza.
MayfieldRoad.
Greatsoupandsandwiches.
Breads,muffins,etc.
Palmyra.
9491EuclidAvenue(atCCFGuestHouse),Cleveland.
(216)791-6606.
TastyMediterraneanfood.
PizzazzRestaurantandPizzeria.
20680NorthParkBlvd.
,UniversityHeights.
(216)321-7272.
Greatpizza!
QueTal.
1801CoventryRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)932-9800.
Great,inexpensiveMexicanfood.
Rachel'sCaribbeanCuisine.
14417CedarRoad,SouthEuclid.
(216)382-6952.
Greatfood.
Sal&Angelo's.
1823CoventryRoad,ClevelandHts.
(216)321-6444.
SpecialNightOut.
SeoulHotPot.
3709PayneAve.
,Cleveland.
(216)881-1221.
DeliciousKoreanfood.
Sergio's.
1903FordDrive,UniversityCircle.
(216)231-1234.
SuperbBrazilianfoodinalovely,upscalesetting.
Shuhei.
23360ChagrinBlvd.
,Beachwood.
(216)464-1720.
Nottobemissedtempura,freshseafoodandsushi;uniqueserviceandgoodprices.
SiamCafé.
3951St.
ClairAvenue.
(216)361-2323.
SushiontheSquare.
13120ShakerBlvd.
(216)921-7744.
TavernCo.
2260LeeRoad.
(216)321-6001.
ThaiOrchid.
5136MayfieldRoad,Lyndhurst.
(440)461-8266.
Goodfood.
Smallportions.
ThatPlaceonBellflower.
11401BellflowerRd.
,UniversityCircle.
(216)231-4469.
ConvertedcarriagehousewithseasonalpatiodiningavailableandFreshcuisine.
Pianistplayssoft,backgroundmusicintheevenings.
ReservationsrequiredThursday-Saturday.
Tommy's.
1824CoventryRoad,ClevelandHeights.
(216)321-7757.
Excellentandaffordablehealthfood,particularlysandwiches.
TuscanyGourmetFood.
28601ChagrinBlvd.
InEtonCollection.
(216)464-6220.
Ward'sInn.
34105ChagrinBlvd.
,Beachwood.
(216)595-1954.
WineRoom,The.
2317LeeRd.
,ClevelandHeights(216)932-3170YoursTruly.
Severallocationsaroundthecity.
Goodfoodinacoffeeshop-stylesetting,reallygoodforfamilies.
WestSide:Aladdin'sEatery.
14536DetroitAvenue,Lakewood.
(216)521-4005.
MiddleEasternmenu,reasonablypriced.
Bearden's.
19985LakeRoad,RockyRiver.
(440)331-7850.
Delicioushamburgersinapleasantsetting.
BarnacleBill'sCrabHouse.
14810DetroitAve.
,Lakewood.
(216)521-2722.
CaféTandor.
30030DetroitRd.
,Westlake(440)835-7999.
Cravings.
19825LakeRoad,RockyRiver.
(440)331-1191.
Deliciouscoffeehouseandgoodfood.
Don'sLighthouseGrill.
8905LakeAvenue,Lakewood.
(216)961-6700.
Primeribandfreshseafood,includingdailyfreshfishspecials.
Earlybirdspecialsandentertainmentnightly.
Reservationssuggested.
Heck'sCafé.
2927BridgeAve.
nearWestSideMarket,Cleveland.
(216)861-5464.
Delicious,gourmethamburgers,seafood,beef,chickenandvegetariandishes.
Isabella'sCafé.
4579GreatNorthernBlvd.
,NorthOlmstead.
(440)979-9123.
Veryrelaxingatmospherefordrinkingcoffeeandtea.
Alsotastydessertsandsandwiches.
LeBistroduBeaujolais.
24481DetroitRoad,Westlake.
(440)871-7880.
Luchita's.
3456W.
117thStreet,Lakewood.
(216)252-1169.
GreatMexicanfood.
AlsoanEastsidelocation.
Max'sDelicatessen&Restaurant.
19339DetroitRd.
,RockyRiver.
(440)356-2226.
Award-winningsandwichesanddesserts.
Staysopenuntilmidnightonweekends.
Nate's.
1923West25th.
(216)696-7529.
MiddleEasternfood.
NuevoAculpulco.
24409LorainRd.
,NorthOlmstead.
(440)734-3100.
GreatMexicanfoodatreasonableprices.
PierW.
12700LakeAvenue(adjacenttoWintonPlaza),Lakewood.
(216)228-2250.
BeautifulviewofLakeErie.
Menufeaturesmanydeliciousseafoodentrees.
VotedbestSundaybrunchandentertainmentonweekends.
Reservationsneeded.
PhnomPenhRestaurant.
13124LorainAve.
at131St.
(216)251-0210.
Inexpensive,fabulousVietnamese,CambodianandThaicuisine.
Bringyourownalcohol.
Romano'sMacaroniGrill.
25001CountryClubBlvd.
(nearGreatNorthernMall),NorthOlmstead.
(440)734-9980.
Excellent,upscaleItaliancuisine(includingpizza)inwarm,friendlysurroundings.
Waitersandwaitressesalsoserenadethecrowd.
SalmonDave's.
19015LakeRd.
,RockyRiver.
(440)331-2739.
Deliciousseafoodatreasonableprices.
StinoDaNapoli.
19070DetroitRoad,RockyRiver.
(440)331-3944.
DeliciousauthenticNaplescuisineatgreatprices.
TheHarp.
4408DetroitRoad.
(216)939-0200.
WhiteOaks.
777CahoonRoad,Westlake.
(440)835-3090.
Deliciousfoodinelegantsurroundings(sixfireplacesandscenicviews).
VeryExpensive.
Downtown:BluePointGrill.
700W.
St.
ClairAve.
(216)875-7827.
SpecialNightOut.
ClevelandChopHouse.
824W.
St.
ClairAve.
(216)623-0909.
FatFishBlue.
21ProspectAve.
,Downtown.
(216)875-6000.
Cajunsteaksandseafood.
LivemusicTuesdaythroughSaturday.
LiWah.
2999PayneAvenue,Downtown.
(216)696-6556.
ExcellentChinesefood.
Marlin's.
1952E.
SixthStreet,Downtown.
(216)589-0051.
ExpensivebutgreatfoodinAmericanbistrostyle.
Morton'sSteakhouse.
1600East2ndSt.
(backsideofTowerCityCenter),Downtown.
(216)621-6200.
Awonderfulplaceforathick,juicysteak,beautifullypreparedandpresentedinplushsurroundings.
PiccoloMondo.
1352W.
6thStreet,DowntowninWarehouseDistrict.
(216)241-1300.
Excellentbistrocuisineinlovely,upscaleenvironmentwithadjoininggourmetmarket.
Reservationsrecommended.
Sammy'sintheFlats.
1400W.
10thStreet,TheFlats.
(216)523-5560.
ExcellentcontemporaryAmericancuisine,includingarawbar(Veryexpensive).
Reservationsrequired.
SansSouci.
24PublicSquare(attheRenaissanceClevelandHotel),Downtown.
(216)696-5600.
Beautiful,deliciousMediterraneanfoodinfabuloussurroundings.
Theserviceandpresentationarefaultlessandthecostabout$80fortwo,includingwine.
Shooter'sontheWater.
1148MainAvenue,TheFlats.
(216)861-6900.
Livelyrestaurantandbar.
Watchshipscruisebyfromoutdoorpatioduringsummermonths.
SushiRock.
1276W.
6thSt.
,Cleveland(216)623-1212.
Watermark.
1250OldRiverRoad,TheFlats.
(216)241-1600.
Deliciousfood,beautifulsurroundings,locatedrightonthewater,excellentSundaybrunch.
Particularlyenjoyabletodineonthepatioduringthesummerandwatchtheshipscruiseby.
B.
BREWERIESGreatLakesBrewingCompanyBrewPubandRestaurant.
2516MarketAvenue,Cleveland.
(216)771-4404.
Deliciousbeerandtastyfood.
RockbottomBrewery.
2000SycamoreStreet,TheFlats.
(216)623-1555.
Deliciousbeerandtastyfood.
C.
MOVIETHEATERS(SeeThePlainDealerFriday!
Guide)Cedar-LeeTheater,ClevelandHeights.
ChagrinCinema14,ChagrinFallsCinemark,Macedonia.
Colony5Theaters,ShakerSquare.
ErieCommonsCinemas,Mentor.
GreatLakesMallCinemas,Mentor.
GreatNorthernMallMovies,NorthOlmstead.
Loehmann'sPlazaMoviesTen,WilloughbyHills.
ParmatownMallGeneralCinemas,Parma.
RichmondMallLoews,RichmondHeights.
SeveranceTownCenterTheaters,ClevelandHeights.
SolonCommons16Cinemas,Solon.
WestlakeCinema11,ThePromenade,Westlake.
WestwoodTowneCenterTheaters,FairviewPark.
D.
COMEDYCLUBSImprovatthePowerHouse.
2000SycamoreStreet,TheFlats.
(216)696-4677.
MadHatter'sComedyTheater.
1697MentorAvenue.
Mentor.
(440)354-1428.
Pickwick&FrolickComedyandDinnerTheater.
811ProspectAve,Cleveland.
(216)781-7733.