10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Cleveland

The West Side Market is a public indoor/outdoor market space with over 100 vendors offering local arts and crafts, gifts, specialty foods, and apparel. The space dates to 1840, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the oldest market of its kind in the city. Like most public markets, it offers just about everything but is focused on food.

In addition to fresh meats and vegetables, you can find cheese, baked goods, herbs, candy, nuts, fresh flowers, and all manner of specialty goods. It's estimated that over a million people visit the market every year. It's located on the west side of the city, just minutes from downtown.

Little Italy is a Cleveland neighborhood where you can find elegant trattorias, indie art galleries, Italian wine shops, and specialty arts, crafts, and gift shops. Between shopping trips, you can find cafés, bakeries, and pizzerias where you can grab an authentically Italian bite to eat among colorful murals honoring the area's heritage.

Little Italy is an entire neighborhood full of boutiques and specialty shops where you're sure to find the authentic Italian gift you're looking for. It's located east of downtown, about 17 minutes by car.

The Arcade Cleveland offers 2 buildings full of boutique, big-box, and unique shopping options in historic Victorian surroundings. The structure consists of 2 9-story buildings connected to a 5-story arcade lit by natural light through a massive glass skylight in a historic setting dating to the 1800s.

It's the first building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was known as "Cleveland's Crystal Palace" when it opened as one of the first indoor shopping malls in America. The mall houses dozens of brand-name boutiques, department stores, and specialty shops. It's located in central downtown.

Tower City Center is built into the historic Terminal Tower and not only offers entertainment and brand-name shopping but also restaurants and fun in the architectural symbol of Cleveland. The building stands several stories high, but the ground-level space contains the bulk of the shopping, including many luxury brands and a multiplex cinema.

For eats, there's a food court and other options. All of it sits beneath a historic hotel complex in the heart of downtown for easy access to and from all the local attractions.

The Cleveland Flea is a classic flea market that started as a creative outlet for local and small businesses to thrive and includes arts, crafts, specialty foods, and other treasures. The market is a prime destination for the young, hip, and trendy crowd.

Here you can find great deals on secondhand merchandise as well as some of the hottest arts and crafts from local creators. The market is only open once a month but brings together some of the hottest up-and-coming businesses in the city all in one place. It's just about a 7-minute drive from the center of downtown in Tyler Village.

Cedar Fairmount is a business district that offers a range of options for dining and unique boutique shops from indie bookstores to housewares and flower stores. This trendy and bohemian destination offers walkable lanes and a diverse range of independent stores where you can find arts, crafts, and souvenirs from your trip.

Restaurants here range from bagel shops to cafés and ethnic eateries as well as more upscale dining options. It's an easy drive just about 18 minutes due east from the downtown area.