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Discover Cleveland

A modern, angular glass-and-metal building with reflective surfaces, known as the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA), photographed at dusk with a clear blue and pink sky.

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A bunch of puppets and fabric are flying in the wind during an annual celebration.

Make Cleveland your creative playground

With world-renowned institutions, the country's second-largest performing arts district, and vibrant neighborhoods like Waterloo and Gordon Square, inspiration is everywhere. Cleveland will offer you the advantages of an urban environment with accessible opportunities you won't find in larger cities. Plus, Cleveland Metroparks are nationally recognized as among the most beautiful in the country – combining stunning landscapes with metropolitan charm.

Bronze sculpture of three figures holding a globe in front of a reflective pond at Wade Oval, with autumn-colored trees and the Cleveland Museum of Art visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

University Circle

This is the vibrant creative hub you will call home. University Circle was voted the best Arts District by USA Today, and is the most culturally dense neighborhood in the entire country!

Amazing museums , restaurants and parks are walking distance from campus. Explore the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Botanical Gardens with your sketch book for the perfect inspiration or get tickets to see the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra. And did we mention you get in free to all the museums as a student?

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Downtown

Anyone looking for a great meal and some entertainment should head to the alleyway allure of East 4th Street, the riverside shenanigans down in The Flats or the bright marquees and Broadway showstoppers in Playhouse Square. The best part? Everything is 100% walkable. That means you’ll get your steps in and not have to feel guilty about grabbing that extra nightcap. Lucky you!

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