What does the Cleveland State campus area offer in terms of recreation? What kind of events go on, etc? (Euclid: theatre, university)

[gofuzzy]

You said you were a foodie, right? Cleveland has the West Side Market where you can find just about anything. There's a ton of fresh produce that's way cheaper than any grocery store, there are all kinds of specialty food stands, etc.

The West Side Market: Clevelands Oldest and Most Trusted Market

There are also little farmer's markets throughout the summer in various suburbs. Actually, I think there's one on Euclid Ave. (just down the street from CSU) at the Cleveland Clinic.

Then there are all kinds of restaurants. We have Little Italy which is close to the Red Line we keep talking about. Nate's Deli by the West Side Market has the best hummus I've ever had. Tommy's in Coventry has a great selection of vegan dishes that you can't really find anywhere else. Fat Fish Blue in Downtown has New Orleans-style food with live jazz and blues most nights.

[costello_musicman]

Originally Posted by gofuzzy

There are also little farmer's markets throughout the summer in various suburbs. Actually, I think there's one on Euclid Ave. (just down the street from CSU) at the Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland State has a Farmers Market too North Union Farmers Market : At Cleveland State University

The only year-round one is the Westside Market...which Food Network has named America''s "Best Food Lovers' Market" just this week.

[Flee to the Cleve]

Costello_Musicman... always a wealth of Cleveland knowledge!

[loop636]

Cleveland and me... Meant to be? :O

I've googled and done research on several of these places... Wow! I knew the city would never live DOWN to its reputation, but I didn't know it had so much to offer! It's definitely a shoe in for top spot after more reading, while Minneapolis sounds amazing as well.

One more thing... I REEEEEALLY love snow, there's not much of it in Louisville but I can drive in it fine and the likes. Is the campus in the "snow belt" area of Cleveland?

[Clevelander17]

Downtown Cleveland is just a bit west of the snowbelt, but rest assured, you will see plenty of snow down on/near campus. Just not as much as maybe elsewhere.

If you like food, maybe you recognize the name Michael Symon? He was the Iron Chef a few years back, and he has a few really nice restaurants in Cleveland which you could also visit.

[Cleveland_Collector]

If you really love snow, I would guess you might enjoy snow sports. The Cleveland area even has a handful of fully operational skiing "resorts." It ain't the Rockies, but the slopes are good enough to keep one in practice. The better PA and NY ski areas are also no more than 3 hours away.

Of the cities you have mentioned, I don't think any of them really compare to Cleveland in terms of restaurants and overall food culture. Cleveland has a lot going for it in that area along with the arts, museums, shows, festivals, etc. If you can get here this weekend, the Feast of the Assumption festival is happening in Little Italy.

A couple of things you might want to know about CSU is that it has recently undergone $100's of millions in restorations and upgrades with more on the way. One of the lastest upgrades is a brand new Student Center. I was in it last month to buy a book (I'm a grad student there). Even though they were still taping drywall in most of it at the time, it looks utterly spectacular. The idea is for CSU to become a minor community within the Greater Urban area. I'd say that it's well on its way.

[costello_musicman]

Originally Posted by Flee to the Cleve

Costello_Musicman... always a wealth of Cleveland knowledge!

Nope...just an average Clevelander...

[loop636]

So many good posts! Thanks so much everyone! I'm heading up to NYC on Sunday, and was actually thinking of leaving a day early and spending it in Cleveland... I have a friend in the city who is going to show me around and show me all the best spots, I should be reporting back by Wednesday, maybe sooner if my laptop gets in the mail tomorrow!

[costello_musicman]

If you go up a day early (saturday), check out the Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy.

It's going on from August 12-15 and draws over 100,000 people over four days. Good food, good music, good people, good times!

If you go to Great Lakes Brewery for a Dortmunder, make sure you hit up and see the Westside Market across the street (open Saturday until like 5 pm).

And don't be surprised if campus is a little quiet -- school is not in session of course!

[loop636]

Eh, I will likely just be driving through campus, I don't expect it to be bustling... Ohio's quarter system always trips me up though! I'm not 21 yet so GLB is out of my reach, but I'll definitely check out Westside Market.

Feast of the Assumption sounds epic though! I'm definitely gonna drop by if I'm in town.