The City of Cleveland
MetroHealth Medical Center is nestled between two major highways ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. With a population of approximately 2 million, Cleveland offers a wide variety of acitivities for persons of all interests and backgrounds.
University Circle, 15 minutes east of MetroHealth Medical Center, is the cultural
focus of Cleveland. The Circle is home to Case Western Reserve University and a multitude of museums and institutes:
The Cleveland Orchestra, The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Children's Museum, The Natural History Museum, Crawford Auto and
Aviation Museum, Western Reserve Historical Society, The Cleveland Institute of Music and The Cleveland Institute of Art.Dowtown breathes new life with the development of North Coast Harbor, The Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame,
The Gateway Stadium Complex, Tower City Center and Galleria shopping centers and Playhouse Square. Night owls will discover numerous retaurants
and nightclubs in the restored Warehouse District and The Flats.The outdoors person will find a multitude of activities year round. Lake Erie provides water lovers with opportunities
for boating, swimming and fishing. The "Emerald Necklace," the Metroparks System, is the perfect setting for
picnics, softball, horseback riding, cycling, walking, etc. The city also boasts several ski resorts and dozens
of golf courses. Those who prefer spectator sports may enjoy the competition of Cleveland's professional teams: The
Indians, Cavaliers, Crunch, and Lumberjacks.Clevelanders are comprised of approximately 60 ethnic groups
and religions. The setting of many nationalities has created a tapestry of neighborhoods
such as Little Italy, Ohio City, Slovak Village and Chinatown. Downtown living is revitalized
with the renovation of old buildings as well as much new construction. The suburbs offer housing to meet everyone's
lifestyle and are dotted with eateries, community theatres and shopping malls.