When asked about what makes Cleveland Heights great, residents almost always discuss the diversity of the community. About 53 percent of the population is white, 42 percent black, 3 percent Asian and 2 percent Latino according to the last census, although more accurate data will be available after the 2010 results are published. The slogan for the city of about 47,000 is "Home to the Arts," as the Cedar Lee Theatre, Dobama Theatre, Heights Arts Gallery, Cain Park Arts Festival and events and the Coventry Street Arts Fair are located in the eight square mile city. Several businesses and community resources are located within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, including restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, banks, grocery stores and libraries.
City Hall houses several government offices including finance, planning and zoning, historic preservation, community services, law, municipal court, police, fire, utilities, water and sewer.
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport CLE is the biggest airport in Ohio and serves the Cleveland metropolitan area. CLE Airport is situated approximately 9 miles to the southwest of downtown Cleveland. It opened in 1925 as the first airport to be owned by a municipality. In 1951 it was renamed in honor of city manager William R. Hopkins.
Located just south of I-480 and to the west of I-71, CLE Airport has a variety of parking options including economy, short-term, long-term, garage and valet. Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport consists of a main terminal and four concourses (A, B, C, D) with 67 gates, all connected via walkway. There are 7 airlines that fly in and out of CLE serving several international and domestic locations.
At Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport there is an array of quick service and full service dining options, ranging from Great American Bagel to Quaker Steak & Lube. Whether it is books and magazines on your list or clothing and accessories MSP has you covered with options ranging from Hudson News to Johnson & Murphy. In terms of services there are currency exchanges, ATMs, salons, shoeshine and even a Massage Bar.
Getting to and from CLE International Airport has never been easier with public transit covering buses and light rail. Take the RTA’s Red Line to downtown Cleveland. If looking for additional modes of transport there are taxis, limousines, vans, car rentals and shuttles available. If staying over at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport there is 20 nearby hotel and motel options including the Sheraton Cleveland Airport, the Days Inn Airport and the Airport Plaza Hotel.
