Best East Side Suburbs of Cleveland

The east side of Cleveland offers up a variety of neighborhoods and lifestyles. Whether you are looking for a quaint little village near the lake, a city close to Cleveland with all of it's own amenities, or an upscale suburban paradise, you are destined to find what you are looking for by venturing east of the "City on the Lake".

Willoughby, Ohio

Staying close the lake, but headed about 12 miles east of Cleveland, you will find yourself in Willoughby, Ohio. Known as "The Courtesy City", Willoughby offers many amenities to families.

During the summer months, enjoy a free concert in downtown Willoughby on Thursday nights. After the concert, head down to the waterfront to relax and enjoy the sun setting over picturesque Lake Erie.

Families will enjoy Willoughby's two (Yes, I said two!) community swimming pools. Purchase a season pass, hold a pool party, or sign up for swimming lessons. If you visit the community pool, you might find yourself lucky enough to be there on "Poochie Paddle" day, a day where even the dogs can join in the swimming.

For those looking for a pristine, private High School, look no further than Andrews Osborn Academy. A private school that offers up the best education in the area, the Academy even houses it's own equestrian center.

Willoughby may appear to be a quiet down, but underneath it all, Willoughby, Ohio is bustling with life. Find more information at www.willoughbyohio.com .

Garfield Heights, Ohio

Just barely outside of Cleveland, Garfield Heights is located on the southeast side. With median home prices hovering at just around $100,000, Garfield Heights is an affordable area for everyone.

For families, rest assured that there is always something to do at one of the 7 recreational facilities, including a community pool, baseball fields, soccer fields and even ice skating.

Professionals will enjoy Garfield Heights for it's proximity to Cleveland, and it's home to many, many offices and businesses. It is also a good bed that good food will be found at one of the many restaurants in the area, from local ethnic favorites, to popular chain restaurants.

Senior citizens love Garfield Heights Senior Center. Shopping trips, bus trips, monthly pinochle tournaments, bingo, line dancing, and bowling, one is sure to stay occupied. The Senior Center also offers medical assistance, in home services, and even a "Senior Prom" night.

For more information on Garfield Heights, visit www.garfieldhts.org.

Hudson, Ohio

Driving into Hudson, Ohio, the first thing you will notice is the meticulously kept Main Street, bustling with shoppers visiting the little shops along the way. Across from the shops, is the famous Hudson Clock Tower. During summer months, free concerts are held here and the lawn fills up quickly.

Hudson is also known for it's beautiful, sprawling homes and estates, many of which are centuries old. Old trees lining the streets and yards is not uncommon, and helps give Hudson that quaint feeling.

If you are looking for something to do in Hudson besides shop and attend the local concerts, try visiting one of the 20 parks. Hudson has over 1000 acres of parkland dedicated to residents.

If you are into theater, Hudson also is home to the Hudson Players Theater Group and the Actor's Summit. With the large Porthouse Theater nearby, theater is a huge community event in Hudson.

For educational purposes, Hudson offers one of the best school districts in the state of Ohio. Hudson is also home to the Western Reserve Academy, a private high school institution which draws students in from all the world.

An interesting fact? Hudson has a sister city in Bavaria, Germany! Together the two communities have vowed to help education and help each understand the cultures and ways of the other.

If you are looking for more information on Hudson, Ohio, visit www.hudson.oh.us.

As you can see, there are many great places to live on the East Side of Cleveland! Come and visit them all, and decide for yourself!