Affectionately known as Ohio’s most spectacular square mile, University Circle encompasses more than 30 institutions of art, culture, education, entertainment and medicine. Initially a site to relocate three Cleveland universities in the 1800s, rapid growth through the 20th century set the stage for a world-class arts and cultural center.
Truly, University Circle holds PhDs in multiple disciplines. After all, the bustling, green-space- filled neighborhood is home to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Art and University Hospitals while also being a cultural mecca (Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, The Cleveland Orchestra), boasting first-class restaurants (L'Albatros Brasserie + Bar, Table 45) and no shortage of fun, approachable bars (The Jolly Scholar, ABC The Tavern).
Encircled by East Boulevard and MLK Boulevard, Wade Oval is at the heart of the neighborhood and a hub for events year-round. A pair of the most popular are catching an outdoor summer concert at Wade Oval Wednesdays and gliding along the pop-up Rink at Wade Oval during the winter.
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