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Old Arcade

Between Superior and Euclid Avenues, Downtown, Cleveland, OH
Ranked #3 of 9 shopping in Cleveland
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Malls
Description: This is Cleveland's most architecturally interesting structure, a 19th-century-style marketplace 5 stories high, with a skylight.
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Kent, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Attended an evening wedding here so the shops were not open. However it is a beautiful, classy building. Take a stroll around and enjoy all the architectural details. The hotel bar here was also nice. More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The Old Arcade is a truly stunning testimony of a sense of style and chic long gone (at least in North-America). The interior provides much pleasure to the eyes and one really has to look carefully not to miss the many beautiful details in the carving and stonework. The way light enters the building and enhances the architectural features makes... More

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Highland Heights, Ohio
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The beauty of the architecture is unbelievable. The shops and eateries are very good, also. More

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akron, oh
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

My first experience here was buying my now-wife's engagement ring. There are many shops here, but what we really like is the charming feel. It's in much better shape than you'd think for such an old building. More

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Freehold, NJ
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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We visited the Old Arcade in April of 2012, but, unfortunately, the interior stores had just closed. Still, we had a chance to walk around inside the building. I have to say, it was spectacular. It was like something out of the 1930's. The architecture and attention to detail was just beautiful. I am not someone easily impressed by buildings,... More

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Kirtland, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

The best thing about the Old Arcade is the structure itself. It is awesome to look at. Awesome to imagine the parties that took place so many years ago when it was first built. More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

In the heart of Cleveland and attached to two hotelsothe Residence Inn downtown and another one. Marengo spa, food court and a few shops. More diviersity in shopping and dining would make this a bigger attraction. It is old and beautiful. More

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Cleveland, OH
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Old and many of the stores are closed. The building is pretty and a neat place to have wedding pictures taken. More

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North Canton, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

The architecture here is absolutely amazing.  A must see- with camera. More

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raleigh, nc
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

Not much here anymore. I heard it used to be a hot spot for people to visit, but now it is almost a ghost town. But it is beautiful to see. Not worth going out of your way, but if your close, stop in. More

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