The Observer, September 2, 2005
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1
Great shopping easy to find all over Cleveland
Severance Town Center Severance features convenient, close, inexpensive one-stop shopping, with Wal-Mart, Tops, Borders, Marshall's, and Office Max anchoring the complex. Smaller shops include Dots, Payless, Blockbuster, Rack Room Shoes, Best Cuts, and Radio Shack. Other amenities include Regal Theaters, IHOP, and Baker's Square. Driving: Go east on Mayfield. Severance is directly after S. Taylor Rd. RTA: Take the 9/9X east. On weekends, and some times during the week, the bus loops into Severance, allowing you to get off at the store of your choice.
University Square This multistory shopping center includes Target, Kaufmann's (soon to be Macy's), TJ Maxx, Tops, Jo-Ann, and Applebee's. Nearby strip malls feature a variety of small restaurants, and the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop (thrift). Be sure to check out the cart escalator at the two-story Target. Driving: Go east on Cedar. University Square is at Cedar and Warrensville Center Road. RTA: Take the 32/X to Warrensville Center Road.
Legacy Village This one's a trek and pricier than previous options, but worth it for the variety. Legacy Village is a sprawling upscale shopping area featuring an Apple store, Giant Eagle, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Ann Taylor Loft, Dick's Sporting Goods, ECCO, Birkenstock, White House/Black Market, Coldwater Creek, and Joli Couture. Dining options include The Cheesecake Factory, The Melting Pot, Brio Tuscan Grille, and California Pizza Kitchen. Driving: Go east on Cedar. Pass University Square and Green Road. Legacy Village is on the left. RTA: Take the 32/X to the Legacy Village stop.
Beachwood Place Mall Beachwood features Nordstrom, Sak's Fifth Avenue, J. Crew, Dillards, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor. It's standard upscale mall fare, if you're willing to make the trip. Driving: Go east on Cedar. Pass Legacy Village. Beachwood Place is on your right. RTA: Take the 32/X past Legacy Village to the Beachwood Mall stop.
Tower City Center Tower City may be somewhat overrated, but it still boasts several popular stores, including Abercrombie and Fitch, Charlotte Russe, Footlocker, The Gap, Victoria's Secret, Borders Express, Rave, and Bath and Body Works. The food court offers a variety of options, and Tower City Cinemas accepts Case Cash. Driving: Not worth it. RTA: Take the Red Line west to Tower City Center.
Ohio City Further west, but very accessible, Ohio City offers a wide range of small shops and ethnic food. Highlights include the West Side Market (open Monday and Wednesday until 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 6 p.m.). Unique Thrift is student paradise, with massive selection and half-price Mondays. RTA: Take the Red Line west to W. 25th/Ohio City. The Westside Market is on 25th and Lorain (look for the tower). Unique is about half a mile down Lorain, and W. 25th is your best bet for food.
