Jen's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
There are so many different types of neighborhood within a 20-30 minute drive of Lakewood, all with unique personalities to cater to any type of vacation or weekend out!
~ 10 minute drive from Lakewood
- Farmer's Market every Tuesday in Summer
- Plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance of Professor and Literary Aves
- Towpath walking path which stretches 101 mi. throughout Ohio
- Steelyard shopping plaza with Target, Walmart, and several fast food restaurants
- Home of the Christmas Story House with the infamous leg lamp proudly displayed for all to see
Restaurants/bars:
1. The Spotted Owl/Twin Palms - highly rated cocktail bar and tiki themed in Summer
2. Cloak and Dagger - cocktail bar with vegan small plates
3. Ginko - intimate sushi bar and restaurant
4. Edison's - late night pizza and dive bar
5. Lucky's - trendy brunch and breakfast restaurant
6. Fahrenheit - upscale contemporary American cuisine
7. Loop - local coffee shop and record store
8. Rowley Inn - historic dive bar famously catering to 3rd shift Steelyard workers, which opens very early for breakfast and booze, right across from the Christmas Story House
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Tremont
~ 10 minute drive from Lakewood
- Farmer's Market every Tuesday in Summer
- Plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance of Professor and Literary Aves
- Towpath walking path which stretches 101 mi. throughout Ohio
- Steelyard shopping plaza with Target, Walmart, and several fast food restaurants
- Home of the Christmas Story House with the infamous leg lamp proudly displayed for all to see
Restaurants/bars:
1. The Spotted Owl/Twin Palms - highly rated cocktail bar and tiki themed in Summer
2. Cloak and Dagger - cocktail bar with vegan small plates
3. Ginko - intimate sushi bar and restaurant
4. Edison's - late night pizza and dive bar
5. Lucky's - trendy brunch and breakfast restaurant
6. Fahrenheit - upscale contemporary American cuisine
7. Loop - local coffee shop and record store
8. Rowley Inn - historic dive bar famously catering to 3rd shift Steelyard workers, which opens very early for breakfast and booze, right across from the Christmas Story House
~ 20 min drive from Lakewood
- Historic Severance Hall which hosts the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra
- Case Western Reserve University - one of the most prestigious universities in Ohio as well as the US
- Botanical Gardens - outdoor and indoor gardens with native, rare and exotic collections, plus specially curated specimens planted in themed glasshouses and Holden Arboretum
- Cleveland Museum of Art - ranked Business Insider's No. 2 museum in the country with rotating world class exhibits
- Wade Oval - Park between the Art and Natural History Museums offering events such as summer concerts (Wade Oval Wednesdays) and a winter ice rink
Restaurants/Bars:
1. L'Albatros Brasserie - fine dining French restaurant with award winning cheese and wine programs
2. Mia Bella- Italian and Mediterranean fare presented in a quaint, muraled space with a full bar
3. Michelangelo's - Upscale Italian cuisine is served in an elegant carriage house with a fireplace & wine bar
4. Corbo's Bakery - Italian cannoli, cakes & cookies dispensed, mostly to go, in an unassuming storefront
5. Maxi's - bar & restaurant serving classic Italian fare & pizza in a relaxed setting
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University Circle
~ 20 min drive from Lakewood
- Historic Severance Hall which hosts the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra
- Case Western Reserve University - one of the most prestigious universities in Ohio as well as the US
- Botanical Gardens - outdoor and indoor gardens with native, rare and exotic collections, plus specially curated specimens planted in themed glasshouses and Holden Arboretum
- Cleveland Museum of Art - ranked Business Insider's No. 2 museum in the country with rotating world class exhibits
- Wade Oval - Park between the Art and Natural History Museums offering events such as summer concerts (Wade Oval Wednesdays) and a winter ice rink
Restaurants/Bars:
1. L'Albatros Brasserie - fine dining French restaurant with award winning cheese and wine programs
2. Mia Bella- Italian and Mediterranean fare presented in a quaint, muraled space with a full bar
3. Michelangelo's - Upscale Italian cuisine is served in an elegant carriage house with a fireplace & wine bar
4. Corbo's Bakery - Italian cannoli, cakes & cookies dispensed, mostly to go, in an unassuming storefront
5. Maxi's - bar & restaurant serving classic Italian fare & pizza in a relaxed setting
~ 10 min drive from Lakewood
- Downtown Cleveland neighborhood nestled right on the Cuyahoga River with active nightlife and live music most weekends
- Kayaking and boat rides featured in the summer months
- Outdoor amphitheatre Jacob's Pavilion at Nautica featuring scenic views of the Cuyahoga River
Restaurants/Bars:
1. Alley Cat Oyster Bar - casual fine dining seafood restaurant with amazing river views
2. Inferno - popular dance club for those who enjoy the nightlife
3. The 27 Club - Machine Gun Kelly's coffee shop with hipster vibe
4. Down on the Farm - country bar with regular live music acts
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The Flats
~ 10 min drive from Lakewood
- Downtown Cleveland neighborhood nestled right on the Cuyahoga River with active nightlife and live music most weekends
- Kayaking and boat rides featured in the summer months
- Outdoor amphitheatre Jacob's Pavilion at Nautica featuring scenic views of the Cuyahoga River
Restaurants/Bars:
1. Alley Cat Oyster Bar - casual fine dining seafood restaurant with amazing river views
2. Inferno - popular dance club for those who enjoy the nightlife
3. The 27 Club - Machine Gun Kelly's coffee shop with hipster vibe
4. Down on the Farm - country bar with regular live music acts
~ 10 min drive from Lakewood
- Historic West Side Market located on W.. 25th and Lorain Rd
- Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance of W. 25th st
Restaurants/bars:
1. Great Lakes Brewing Company - local brewery offering seasonal craft beers since 1986
2. Petit Triangle Cafe - Modeled after a Parisian cafe serving French inspired cuisine for brunch, lunch, and dinner
3. Tabletop Board Game Cafe - casual board game cafe with small plates and bar food
4. Momocho - Authentic, modern Mexican cuisine with extensive tequila selection
5. Xinji Noodle Bar - Ramen, dumplings, and other Asian fare in a contemporary, laid-back setting with beer & wine
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Ohio City
~ 10 min drive from Lakewood
- Historic West Side Market located on W.. 25th and Lorain Rd
- Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance of W. 25th st
Restaurants/bars:
1. Great Lakes Brewing Company - local brewery offering seasonal craft beers since 1986
2. Petit Triangle Cafe - Modeled after a Parisian cafe serving French inspired cuisine for brunch, lunch, and dinner
3. Tabletop Board Game Cafe - casual board game cafe with small plates and bar food
4. Momocho - Authentic, modern Mexican cuisine with extensive tequila selection
5. Xinji Noodle Bar - Ramen, dumplings, and other Asian fare in a contemporary, laid-back setting with beer & wine
Music/concerts
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StA must for every music lover
Great outdoor concerts from spring until fall right on the Cuyahoga River.
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Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
2014 Sycamore StGreat outdoor concerts from spring until fall right on the Cuyahoga River.
A little further away, this outdoor amphitheatre offers many genres of artists including but not limited to metal, country, pop, and classical with the Cleveland Orchestra performing during the summer.
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Blossom Music Center
1145 W Steels Corners RdA little further away, this outdoor amphitheatre offers many genres of artists including but not limited to metal, country, pop, and classical with the Cleveland Orchestra performing during the summer.
Sightseeing
#2 rated art museum in the US, located in the neighborhood of University Circle
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Museu de Arte de Cleveland
11150 East Blvd#2 rated art museum in the US, located in the neighborhood of University Circle
Family friendly park located in Lakewood, right on Lake Erie
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Parque Edgewater
6500 Cleveland Memorial ShorewayFamily friendly park located in Lakewood, right on Lake Erie
Family friendly science center, perfect for exploring during a day in Cleveland
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Centro de Ciências dos Grandes Lagos
601 Erieside AveFamily friendly science center, perfect for exploring during a day in Cleveland
Sports
Progressive Field
2401 Ontario StGo Tribe, I mean Guardians!
Perfect for watching the Browns on a crisp fall day with the Muni lot a must before hand, with pregaming fans lining up at 6am or earlier to prepare for any outcome!
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FirstEnergy Stadium
100 Alfred Lerner WayPerfect for watching the Browns on a crisp fall day with the Muni lot a must before hand, with pregaming fans lining up at 6am or earlier to prepare for any outcome!
Where the Cavs play and host of many sell out stadium concerts throughout the year
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Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
1 Center CourtWhere the Cavs play and host of many sell out stadium concerts throughout the year