North Collinwood - Cleveland, OH

North Collinwood was once part of Euclid, a town formed in 1809 and named for an ancient Greek mathematician known as the father of geometry. Euclid was incorporated in 1877, then unincorporated the following year, only to reincorporate in 1903. In 1930, it became a city, but Euclid didn't remain a city for long. Eventually, it was divided up between Cleveland and several surrounding cities.

In the late 1800s, Euclid Beach Park was the place to go for summer vacation. Residents from all over Cleveland came to enjoy the roller coasters, beautiful swimming beach, and the Euclid Beach carousel. The carousel was saved and is now located at the Western Reserve Historical Society. The hand-carved horses have been fully restored (along with the entire carousel) and is housed in a glass pavilion. It is open to the public, with two rides included in the cost of admission.

The Annual Waterloo Arts Festival is held each July and features innovative experiences for attendees, concerts, and the best in Cleveland food trucks.

One of the best things about North Collinwood is its mix of old and new restaurants and venues. Scotti's Italian Eatery has been offering patrons a taste of the old days and trip down memory lane for years. Pizza is the main event at this casual eatery, but they also offer homemade pasta dishes, calzones, and salads. An old-school feeling surrounds the venue, and a patio filled with flowers is the perfect place to sit back with a glass of Chianti.

On East 185th Street, you'll find a laid-back Irish restaurant called Muldoon's Saloon and Eatery. Specials are always on the menu whether you're in the mood for 50 cent wings or Texas style barbecue for only three bucks. A party room perfect for festivities and a collection of domestic and imported beers make this place a good time for all.

A colorful, quaint, and tangy spot for Caribbean grub, the sounds of steel drums fill the air at Callaloo Cafe. Callaloo, the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago, the owner's homeland, has a special dish to honor its roots. Callaloo's Steam Chick dinner features spinach, okra, and spicy bone-in chicken pieces with a hearty side of macaroni and cheese -- a true taste adventure.

The goal of the Waterloo Arts District is to create a premiere entertainment and lifestyle destination on Cleveland's Eastside, and that goal is vibrantly coming to life. A great place to enjoy nightlife entertainment, Waterloo Road offers an eclectic mix of art, music, and people-watching. Stop by or even submit to have your own artwork displayed at Arts Collinwood Gallery, Waterloo 7 Gallery, or Low Life Gallery.

The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern offers a wide variety of entertainment, ranging from burlesque shows to folk bands and everything in between. Sunday brunch will never be the same -- DJs spin vinyl records as the crowd enjoys dishes that range from Chicken and Waffles to Corned Beef Hash to Latkes and Applesauce, served alongside a variety of brunch cocktails. At night, Beachland is the hottest venue in town, offering a hip-yet-down-to-earth vibe.

North Collinwood is a pedestrian-friendly area with quiet streets and wide sidewalks. Several bus stations are located throughout the neighborhood for easy, car-free commutes throughout Cleveland. If you prefer to travel by car, the roads in North Collinwood are rarely congested and offer easy access to 90 West and 90 East. Taxis are hardly used in this area; if you need one call ahead or use Uber. Public parking is available on side streets and lots for free.

The highlight of the outdoors would have to be Lake Erie, providing more linear feet of public beach than anywhere else in Northeast Ohio. Wildwood State Park allows access to a marina with beaches and a boat launch. Water enthusiasts can take a dip at Euclid Beach State Park and kids flock to the R.J. Taylor Playground. As a lakefront community, get ready to enjoy all types of water sports when you move to a North Collinwood apartment, including swimming, boating, fishing, and canoeing. The parks are also popular for sledding and snowshoeing during the winter months.

The cost of living is in line with the city average, with a bedroom apartment in North Collinwood priced at around $550. A bus ride will only cost you $2.50 to get downtown, and gas prices are only about one percent higher than the national average. At your local bar expect to pay about $3 for a domestic beer.

Waterloo and East 156th Street is peppered with a variety of record and art shops, and the ever-popular CLE clothing store. Local grocery stores include Dave's Supermarket and Stop-N-Save Food Mart. Customers drive from near and far to purchase cakes and other mouth-watering goodies from Archie's Lakeshore Bakery, a specialty bakery known for its secret recipes, and Star Pop offers vintage finds.