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Illuminate The Circle

November 23, 2024 - January 26, 2025

Join us as we light up the season and spread joy throughout University Circle with Illuminate the Circle Powered by PNC Bank.

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Holidays in The Circle

November 11, 2024 - January 26, 2025

From dazzling light displays to family-friendly events, local shopping, and unique cultural experiences, there's something for everyone in this holiday season in University Circle.

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CirclePass

January 01, 2021 - December 31, 2026

Three amazing attractions. One great price. Save 25% off admission to Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland History Center, and Cleveland Museum of Natural History with CirclePass. Proudly sponsored by PNC..

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Welcome to University Circle, Ohio’s Most Spectacular Square Mile!

Home to world-renowned museums, prestigious universities, nationally recognized hospitals, eclectic restaurants, beautiful parks, and cozy spaces. Start exploring today!

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1. Little Italy Cleveland Visitor Center

Established in the late 19th century, Cleveland’s Little Italy nei...

2. University Circle Inc.

University Circle Inc. (UCI) is the community service corporation respon...

3. University Circle Police Department

For emergencies, call 911 or 216-791-1234

4. Wade Oval Information Center

The Wade Oval Information Center is your go-to spot for exploring Univer...

Museums & Galleries

1. Artists Archives of the Western Reserve

Founded in 1996 by notable Cleveland sculptor David E. Davis and eight o...

2. Cleveland History Center

The Cleveland History Center houses diverse exhibits that narrate the hi...

3. Cleveland Institute of Art, Reinberger Gallery

The CIA's Reinberger Gallery supports professional artists by offering h...

4. Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is undergoing a significant tran...

5. Dittrick Medical History Center

The Dittrick Medical History Center, affiliated with Case Western Reserv...

6. Italian American Museum of Cleveland

Through stunning exhibits and immersive events, The Italian American Mus...

7. moCa Cleveland

Cleveland's Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) is a dynamic cultural inst...

8. The Cleveland Museum of Art

Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum o...

9. The Sculpture Center

Update: The Sculpture Center has relocated its galleries and offices to ...

Music, Performance & Film

1. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque (Peter B. Lewis Theater)

The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque is one of the country’...

2. Cleveland Institute of Music Kulas Hall

Located at the world-renowned Cleveland Institute of Music, the 535-seat...

3. Cleveland Institute of Music Mixon Hall

Located at the world-renowned Cleveland Institute of Music, the 235-seat...

4. Karamu House

Located just two miles south of University Circle, Karamu House is a pla...

5. Maltz Performing Arts Center

One of only a few projects of its kind in the country, the Maltz Perform...

6. Piano Cleveland

Piano Cleveland promotes Cleveland as a premier piano destination by pre...

7. Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)

Long considered one of America’s great orchestras, The Cleveland O...

Parks & Gardens

1. Centennial Peace Plaza

The Centennial Peace Plaza is a 300-seat amphitheater used for outdoor e...

2. Cleveland Botanical Garden

For seventy-five years, Cleveland Botanical Garden has been one of North...

3. Cleveland Cultural Gardens

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are one of Northeast Ohio’s oldest ...

4. Doan Brook Watershed Partnership

The Doan Brook watershed encompasses about a 12 square mile area in the ...

5. Fine Arts Garden (Wade Lagoon)

Adjoining the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Fine Arts Garden features the...

7. Rockefeller Park

Rockefeller Park, named after John D. Rockefeller, is located on the eas...

8. Rockefeller Park Greenhouse

Rockefeller Park Greenhouse offers visitors an escape into colorful, ico...

9. Toby's Plaza

Toby's Plaza is a plaza, brilliantly designed by James Corner Field Oper...

10. Tony Brush Park

Tony Brush Park is located at the intersection of Random and Mayfield Ro...

11. Virginia Havens Park

Sharing fond memories of her friend Ginnie, Meredith Seikel, also a resi...

12. Wade Oval

Wade Oval is one of northeast Ohio's premier public spaces, home to even...

Universities & Libraries

1. Case Western Reserve University

At Case Western Reserve University, we're a community of innovators, kno...

2. Case Western Reserve University, Kelvin Smith Library

Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) is the main library supporting the teaching a...

3. Center for Arts-Inspired Learning

In more than 60 years, the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (formerly Y...

4. Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's leading accredited ind...

5. Cleveland Institute of Music

Since its founding in 1920, CIM has offered a world-class education to s...

6. Cleveland Montessori

Cleveland Montessori is the next chapter in the long history of educatio...

7. Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch

Curbside and walk-up service will begin at select locations including th...

8. Cleveland School of the Arts

Nestled in Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood, the school is con...

9. Eleanor Squire Library at Cleveland Botanical Garden

The Eleanor Squire Library is now open with limited hours. Our collectio...

10. Harold T. Clark Library at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Harold Terry Clark Library, Rare Book Collection and Museum Archives...

11. Ingalls Library & Museum Archives at the Cleveland Museum of Art

The Ingalls Library mission is to support the museum’s current and...

13. Mastery School of Hawken

Look closely, and you’ll see that today’s schools were built...

14. Research Library at the Cleveland History Center

The Research Library collections include published resources (250,000 bo...

15. Sears think[box]

Bring your ideas to life at Sears think[box], the largest open-access in...

16. The Music Settlement

A hidden gem of University Circle, The Music Settlement offers music the...

Hospitals & Medical Facilities

1. American Cancer Society

Housed in University Circle, The American Cancer Society of Cleveland wo...

2. American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge

Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to s...

3. Centers for Dialysis Care

The CDC is a multi-facility organization that provides state-of-the-art ...

4. Cleveland Clinic

The Cleveland Clinic is a multispecialty academic medical center that in...

5. Cleveland Sight Center

Cleveland Sight Center is a multi-faceted private agency providing educa...

6. Hitchcock Center for Women

The Hitchcock Center for Women’s primary mission is to support wom...

7. Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center offers a full range of primary,...

8. Magnolia Clubhouse

Magnolia Clubhouse is a community-based center of psychosocial rehabilit...

9. Mt. Sinai Health Foundation

The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation seeks to assist Greater Cleveland&r...

10. Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeast Ohio, Inc.

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeast Ohio, Inc. enhances th...

11. The Centers Ohio

Circle Health Services, formerly known as The Free Medical Clinic of Gre...

12. Transplant House of Cleveland

Transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable temporary housing in a...

13. United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland

Founded in 1950, UCP of Greater Cleveland provides diverse programming f...

14. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is the flagship facility o...

Historical Landmarks

1. Cozad-Bates House

The Cozad-Bates House is distinctive, and its history deserves a future....

5. Lake View Cemetery

Established in 1869, Lake View Cemetery occupies 285 acres of serene set...

6. The Alta House

From its beginnings as a settlement house for Italian Immigrants, the Al...

Places of Worship

1. Chabad at CWRU & University Circle

At Chabad, we are a 'home-away-from home' for tens of thousands of Jewis...

2. Church of the Covenant

Built in 1911, the Church of the Covenant was added to the National Regi...

3. East Mount Zion Baptist Church

For generations, East Mount Zion has served as an African American commu...

4. Holy Rosary Church

Established in 1892 as an Italian parish, today Holy Rosary is a dynamic...

5. Mount Zion Congregational Church

The members of Mt. Zion Congre-gational Church, United Church of Christ ...

6. Parkside Heights Church

Christian Church located a few blocks away from Case Western Reserve Uni...

7. Pentecostal Church of Christ

The Pentecostal Church of Christ (PCC) is the oldest Pentecostal congreg...

8. The Albert and Norma Geller Hillel Student Center

The Albert & Norma Geller Hillel Student Center at Case Western Rese...

9. University Circle United Methodist Church

Church In The Circle is a diverse and inclusive faith community that wel...

Shopping and Retail

1. Amore Gallery

Kate GeracÍ is a Cleveland based artist with a light-filled galle...

2. Arko Picture Framing

Arko Picture Framing is located in Cleveland's historic Little Italy at ...

3. Art Etc. Picture Framing

Art Etc. Picture Framing is a full-service custom picture framing studio...

4. Artisan Gallery

Featuring handcrafted jewelry in sterling silver and genuine gemstones. ...

5. AT&T Store

Retailer providing wireless plans & a range of phones, devices &...

8. Chase Bank

Modified services. No coin transactions; cash transactions only via ATMs...

9. Christina Catherine

Custom tailor.

10. Citizens Bank

Visit our Cleveland, OH, branch at 11302 Euclid Ave, or call us at (216)...

11. Cleveland Botanical Garden Store

The Garden Store is an inspiring place to shop for the gardener – ...

12. Cleveland History Center Gift Store

The museum store features items relative to Cleveland or made in Clevela...

13. Cleveland Museum of Natural History Store

Stop by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s store and find u...

14. Cleveland Orchestra Store

The Cleveland Orchestra Store at Severance Hall features clothing, jewel...

15. CLEworx

CLEworx is a coworking space in Cleveland, OH with flexible desk and off...

16. Fairfax Market

FREE 90-MINUTE PARKING is available in their covered parking garage loca...

17. GlenVillage

GlenVillage provides a physical location to aspiring entrepreneurs to te...

20. Huntington Bank

Community branch of Huntington Bank. With 24 hr. walk-up ATM.

22. J&L Market and Garden Center

Established in 1962. Family-owned. Third generation. One of the largest ...

23. Keller Art Glass

Keller Art Glass is a decorative art glass studio, creating one-of-a-kin...

24. KeyBank

Welcome to KeyBank Chester E 105th! We’ll help you find a financia...

25. KinderCare Learning Center

KinderCare's talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path to...

26. Kiss of the Hands

The Kiss of the Hands is a small, family-owned specialty gift shop estab...

27. La Bella Vita

La Bella Vita is greater Cleveland’s destination for finer, casual...

28. Little Italy Wines

Although Little Italy Wines specializes in Italian wines, they are far f...

29. Mayfield Smoke Shop

The stop carries an extensive collection of imported, hand-rolled, premi...

30. Moonstruck CLE Vintage

Moonstruck is a carefully curated collection of vintage items, artwork, ...

31. Murray Hill Bolt & Spool

Bolt & Spool is a unique fabric store with little bits of this and t...

32. New Millennium Studio

HIGH END SALON WITHOUT THE PRETENSE! New Millennium Studio is a premium...

33. One to One Fitness

One to One Fitness is the premier Cleveland fitness center, equipped to ...

34. Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness Uptown is located directly across the street from t...

35. Planet Fitness

We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted ...

36. PNC Bank

BRANCH SERVICES ATM Cashier’s Check Handicapped Access Insta...

37. PNC Fairfax Connection

Built for and in collaboration with the Fairfax community with the suppo...

38. Premier Barber Lounge

Cleveland native, Antonio Stewart created and launched Premier Barber Lo...

39. Rite Aid

Rite Aid’s mission as a Pharmacy in Cleveland, OH is to improve th...

40. Segelin's Florist

Segelin's Florist is conveniently located in The Historic Tudor Arms Bui...

41. Small Screen Studios

Small Screen Studios features owner Sara Hoover’s original graphic...

43. Sweet Kiddles

Sweet Kiddles is a convenient, high-quality flexible childcare center th...

44. Tara Seibel Art Gallery

Tara's editorial illustrations and cartoons have been published in the N...

45. The Ballroom at Park Lane

The Ballroom at Park Lane is nearly a century old, but our past wouldn't...

47. The UPS Store

Store offering shipping, packaging, printing & other services, plus ...

48. Topsi Turvi

A delightfully different gift shop with handmade items for everyone! The...

49. Tremont Athletic Club

Tremont Athletic Club was started in 2014 with one principle in mind - C...

50. Tricia Kaman Studio Gallery

Tricia Kaman is an award-winning portrait and figurative artist who pain...

51. United States Post Office

Services at this Location Business Reply Mail® Account Balance B...

52. Verizon Wireless

Cell phone store in Cleveland, Ohio

53. Verne Collection

The Verne Collection of contemporary Japanese prints and paintings was e...

54. Yogavita

Yogavita Little Italy is located in the heart of University Circle in th...

Hotels & Lodging

1. Courtyard by Marriott

The Courtyard Cleveland University Circle hotel is close to many area bu...

2. Glidden House Hotel

An impressive mansion built in 1910, Glidden House is a 60-room full ser...

3. Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic

Be greeted with sophisticated spaces and a warm metropolitan feel at the...

4. InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center

The perfect setting for guests accustomed to luxury. Two lounges, 24-hou...

5. InterContinental Suites

InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland, the region’s only "wellne...

6. Residence Inn by Marriott

Settle in for a relaxing extended stay at Residence Inn Cleveland Univer...

7. Tudor Arms Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton - The Tudor Arms Hotel, in the historic Tudor Arms ...

Dining

1. Algebra Tea House

Algebra Tea House opened its doors in 2001 with the intention of having ...

2. Angelo's Nido Italia Restaurant

A landmark of historic Little Italy, Nido Italia has been catering and s...

4. Bibibop Asian Grill

A fast restaurant that brings the flavors and healthy ingredients of Sou...

5. Blue Sky Brews

Blue Sky Brew is a familiar environment to return to and read, talk, wor...

6. Borgata Bar

Positioned in the first floor of a one-hundred-year-old building in Litt...

7. Build the Pho

Experience the authentic flavors of Vietnam.

8. BurgerIM

Designed for you to mix-and-match, our selection of signature 3 oz patti...

9. C2 Restaurant

Experience the taste of the Mediterranean at C2 Restaurant, located in t...

10. Capo's Steaks

Capo Steaks offers the Best Cheesesteaks west of Philly!

11. Chipotle Mexican Grill

Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burrito...

12. Choolaah Indian BBQ

Choolaah Indian BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant specializing in customiz...

13. Chopstick Chinese Restaurant

Counter-serve eatery dispensing soups, stir-fries & other takeout-st...

14. Corbo's Bakery

Italian cannoli, cakes & cookies dispensed, mostly to go, in an unas...

15. Cosmic Daves Rock Club

Offbeat counter-serve chain offering creative sandwiches & a classic...

16. Crepes n' Crisps

Indulge in our handcrafted specialty foods made with the freshest ingred...

18. Dunkin' Donuts

Sip into Dunkin’ Donuts and enjoy America’s favorite coffee ...

19. Einstein Bros Bagel

The friendly, neighborhood gathering place for good conversation and gre...

20. Etna Ristorante

Original, contemporary Italian cuisine in a cozy "Old world" atmosphere ...

21. Euro Wafel Bar

Monday - Friday: 8:00pm - 2:00am

22. Falafel Café

Falafel Cafe Middle Eastern Cuisine provides delicious Middle Eastern fo...

23. Fluffy Duck Café

Located in the University Circle area of Cleveland across from the Main ...

24. Guarino's Restaurant

The oldest restaurant in Cleveland, OH, Guarino's has been in operation ...

25. Hell's Fried Chicken

American-style fried chicken restaurant.

26. Home Bistro

Serving dinner and weekend lunch Home Bistro is a new restaurant in Litt...

27. Indian Flame

Standard Indian fare & lunch buffet.

28. Insomnia Cookie

Located on the Case Western Reserve University campus, that delivers to ...

29. Kantina

Kantina, Cleveland’s newest Kosher restaurant, located in Universi...

30. Kenko Sushi and Teriyaki

For centuries, the Japanese culture has continuously laid the foundation...

31. L'Albatros Brasserie + Bar

Owned by chef Zack Bruell, whose other restaurants include Parallax and ...

32. La Dolce Vita

La Dolce Vita has established a reputation for providing highest quality...

33. La Pizzeria

Bill and Kelley Salerno opened their full menu pizzeria in the fall of 2...

36. Lounge Leo

We are Lounge Leo, a family run cocktail bar/lounge located in Little It...

37. Mamma Santa's

An old-time, checkered-tablecloth, family-run eatery relied on for class...

38. Maxi's Bistro

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi&rs...

39. MED23 - a Mediterranean Eatery

A Mediterranean-style eatery serving made-to-order pita bowls, lemon-bas...

40. Mia Bella Restaurant

Mia Bella is a family owned and operated restaurant named after our firs...

41. Michaelangelo's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Exquisite Italian cuisine prepared by our award winning Executive Chef, ...

42. Michelson and Morley

This restaurant on Case's campus honors the Michelson-Morley experiment ...

43. Mitchell's Ice Cream

Mitchell’s Ice Cream handcrafts their ice creams one small batch a...

44. Mount Granita Italian Ice

Made with Real Fruit & Love. Located in the Heart of Little Italy.

45. Murray Hill Market

Murray Hill Market (MHM) harkness back to a bygone era of the neighborho...

46. North Coast Café

Start your day in the upbeat North Coast Café for a hearty breakf...

47. North Residential Village Starbucks

Offering the best coffee and espresso drinks, and a selection of premium...

48. Origins Café at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Origins Café is the Museum's new on-site, year-round café ...

49. Otani Noodle

Welcome to Otani Noodle located at Cleveland, OH. Here we we specialize ...

50. Palette Lounge at Glidden House Hotel

Whether it’s been a long day of meetings and business transactions...

51. Panera Bread

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, k...

52. Pearl's Kitchen at CWRU

At PK's, we desire to create inspired comfort food. We have a full-flavo...

53. Penn Station

Penn Station has developed a unique product line that demonstrates, in f...

54. Phuel Café

Phuel Cafe offers delicious dining and takeout to Cleveland, OH. Phuel ...

55. Phusion Cafe

Our chefs specialize in authentic and delicious food. The staff at Phusi...

56. Pipe'N Hot Grill

Angela Sharpley has made sure that she knows everything about the restau...

57. Plum Market Kitchen

This urban market concept features all-natural, organic, and locally sou...

58. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Good Vibes. Great Sandwiches.Soups, sandwiches, breakfast, and live musi...

59. Presti's Bakery

At present, Presti’s Bakery remains an integral part of Cleveland&...

60. Provenance Café at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Provenance Café features lunch, dinner, and snack options made in...

61. Provenance Restaurant at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Provenance is a 50-seat contemporary restaurant and lounge that features...

62. Rascal House Pizza

Pizza, buffalo wings, salads, subs & wraps, deli trays, and breakfas...

63. Rosso Gelato

Cheerful shop offering a variety of traditional gelato & sorbet flav...

64. Sittoo's Pita & Salads

Traditional Lebanese food is awaiting you at Sittoo’s Pita & S...

65. Squash the Beef

Squash the Beef Catering, LLC is a 100% vegan catering company designed ...

66. Starbucks

CLOSED - CURRENTLY BEING RENOVATED Seattle-based coffeehouse chain know...

67. Subway

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, w...

68. Table 45 at the InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center

In Table 45, Cleveland’s own Zack Bruell tantalizes the senses wit...

69. Tacologist

Tacos. Tequila. Margaritas.

70. Tavern of Little Italy

When a group of friends decided to bring something new to the historic n...

71. The Atrium at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

The University Hospitals Atrium is an airy open space central to the Uni...

72. The Coffee House at University Circle

We are a full house open to the public that is great for studying, busin...

73. THE DEN by Denny's

The menu has been created to focus on the hearty entrees and cravable fa...

74. The Garden Café at the Cleveland Botanical Garden

All year long, the Garden Café uses fresh ingredients to make art...

75. The Jolly Scholar

Sports bar, grill, and diner fare.

76. The Sweet Spot

Sweet Spot is an established fine dining desserts restaurant, dedicated ...

77. Trattoria on the Hill

Since 1984, Trattoria Roman Garden has served both locals and attracted ...

78. Urban Kitchen

Easygoing, low-key outlet offering classic comfort food staples from pan...

79. Valerio's Ristorante

Specializing in Italian cuisine, Valerio's has been a staple in Clevelan...

80. Vitiman Kandie Cafe

Mary has since then opened two Vitiman Kandie Cafe's located in Clevelan...

81. Wolf Pack Chorus

Chef Wolf is a student of the world and all the flavors that come with i...

82. Zanzibar Express

Zanzibar is a casual full-service restaurant that features the best in s...

Real Estate

1. 10003 Newton Avenue

Make your own history at 10003 Newton Avenue! This beautifully updated ...

2. 1975 Ford Drive Apartments

Now Leasing for August 2023, students and professionals alike will love ...

3. 1981 Ford Drive Apartments

Now Leasing for August 2023, students and professionals alike will love ...

4. 9804 Newton Avenue

Make some history of your own at 9804 Newton Avenue! This newly renovat...

5. Abington Arms

Abington Arms is a senior lifestyle apartment community located in Unive...

7. Artisan

Artisan is a 24-story, 298-unit luxury high-rise apartment property that...

8. Centric

Centric brings upbeat mood and a modern living to the University Circle ...

9. Circle 118

Circle 118 offers one bedroom apartment homes that feature private entra...

10. CircleEast Townhomes

CircleEast Townhomes is a newly constructed 20-unit gated rental communi...

11. Commodore Place Apartments

Come discover life in the Circle! Situated in the heart of Cleveland's U...

12. Euclid3

Spanning the block between E. 115th and E. 116th Street, Euclid3 offers ...

13. Glenville CircleNorth

Glenville CircleNorth is a brand new residential community located in Cl...

14. Hazel8

Hazel 8 provides an escape from your busy life while enjoying the best i...

15. Judson Manor

At Judson Manor, residents can experience a variety of retirement living...

16. Judson Park

Nestled in the tranquil, tree-lined streets of the historic neighborhood...

17. La Collina Little Italy

At La Collina Little Italy apartments in University Circle, not only are...

18. Library Lofts

Library Lofts is an 11-story, 207-unit luxury high rise apartment commun...

19. MaxHousing - Cotman Vistas

The mission of Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio (MAHO) is to provide a...

20. Mayfield Station Apartments

Welcome to Mayfield Station Apartments in Cleveland, Ohio. Located at th...

21. Medley

Modern conveniences, cultural experiences, and entertainment are all wit...

22. One University Circle

Situated in the heart of Cleveland’s famed University Circle Distr...

23. Park Lane Villa

Park Lane Villa offers luxury University Circle apartments for rent that...

24. The Baricelli Little Italy

Offering meticulously designed 1, 2, and 3 bedroom residences, The Baric...

25. The Triangle Towers

Experience simplicity with The Triangle's superb location right near Cas...

26. University East Apartments

In the heart of University Circle at Mayfield Road and Euclid Avenue you...

27. Uptown Apartments

From studio apartments to one and two bedroom options in three different...

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