Whether you’re a die hard shopper or just a window browser, Cleveland has just about everything any shopper could ever want. Not only does the city boast more than a handful of respectable shopping malls, its also chock full of great antique stores, specialty shops and pretty much anything you’re looking for.

Start your shopping tour by checking out the malls. Not just your typical mall, the Steelyard Commons Shopping Center sits in the middle of town and offers a day’s worth of activities for the entire family. Originally this area of town was LTV’s number two finishing mill but developers saw that the area could be much more than that and in January of 2007 the Steelyard Commons Shopping Center was opened to the public. In addition to the one million square feet of retail space there are more than a handful of restaurants, miles of hiking and biking trails which connect to the Ohio Erie Canal towpath and it will be the future home to both a playground and a planned Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad stop.

If you’re not interested in a brand new shopping mall, then how about one of America’s first indoor shopping malls and Cleveland’s first skyscraper? Built in 1890 The Arcade is situated in downtown Cleveland between Superior and Euclid Avenues. This historic architectural beauty features two 9-story towers which are connected to one another by an atrium made of glass and metal. There are even gargoyles at the top which watch protectively over the shoppers. In fact, seasoned shoppers may want to make The Arcade their one stop source in Cleveland as you can stay in the building’s Hyatt Regency Hotel, dine in one of the many restaurants or the food court, and shop until your back aches, and then you can visit The Avenue’s in-house Chiropractor.

Another great downtown shopping mecca in Cleveland is Tower City Center which actually boasts that “You can do it all in the heart of Cleveland on Public Square!” This area is a great choice for visitors who don’t want to do a lot of traveling during their stay in Cleveland but they still want to get out and see the sites. You can choose from two hotels, eat at six different full-service restaurants, shop the more than 100 specialty stores, take in a movie at the 11-screen theater or see an event at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City. You can even catch an event at Progressive Field or the Quicken Loans Arena which have convenient access through the connected walkways.

Okay, so you’ve had enough of the shopping malls, and whether they’re brand new or ancient relics, you’re ready to move on. Move a little to the east of Cleveland and you’ll discover Larchmere Boulevard, a totally different experience than the malls, offering a variety of antique stores, bookstores, handcrafted products in little boutiques, folk art and delectable edibles at the local eateries. This strip of independent stores is conveniently located only one block north of Shaker Square.

And speaking of Shaker Square, this octagonal shopping district is one that is not to be missed. Constructed in the 1920′s this is the upscale shopping district of the region. The architects envisioned a shopping and entertainment center much like the ones they had experienced in Europe at the time and selected Georgian and Tudor architecture to match the nearby homes. Shaker Square is the oldest shopping district in Ohio and the second oldest in the nation. It currently holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to Shaker Square will find several art galleries and some truly delightful cafes.

Moving further out of the downtown Cleveland area you’ll find Crocker Park, a shopping area that claims “It’s all happening here”. Just 30 minutes west of Cleveland, Crocker Park is a 75-acre park-like complex with retail stores, restaurants, business offices, and apartments. It’s truly a place that you can move in to and probably never leave. Created in 2004, this shopping district has modern charm stamped all over it with cobblestone walkways, fountains and a town square. In addition to a collection of favorite stores and restaurants, Crocker Park features events to keep residents and visitors amused, expect visits from Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny as well as art openings, book signings and wine tasting events.

If you’re headed east of Cleveland then you’ll find Legacy Village in Lyndhurst is a shoppers must stop location. Another recent creation, built in 2004, the Legacy Village hits all the highlights with shopping, dining and entertainment rolled up into one upscale outdoor mall. Not to be outdone by its local competition, Legacy Village offers a variety of activities for all ages and even features some musical entertainment that is sure to get the toes tapping of visitors as they stroll the shops.

Another east side shopping haven is the Eton Shopping Center in Woodmere Ohio. This shopping center takes the road less traveled by offering its customers stores they’re familiar with but ones that you don’t see in every mall across America, such as Trader Joes, Sur la Table, Smith and Hawken and other upscale chain stores. Dining also tends to be less run of the mill with independent restaurants rather than the traditionally heavy chain fare. In keeping with that individualistic streak, you’ll find the architecture and landscaping divine and very European in flavor, especially with the chess tables that dot the grounds.

Honestly, a shopper could go mad trying to hit all of the Cleveland, Ohio shopping centers. We’ve only listed a few and still missed many very popular retail outlets like Great Lakes Mall, Summit Mall, South Park Center Mall, Parmatown Mall, Great Northern Mall and Beachwood Place Mall, just to name a few. If you’re just dying to shop, no matter what you’re shopping for, you’re certain to find everything you need and a lot of stuff you just have to have in the stores in downtown Cleveland or the surrounding suburbs. A true shopper’s paradise.

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