Shaker Heights

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Shaker Heights [1] is an upscale suburb of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. The town was one of America's first planned suburban communities and has served as the home of many of the region's corporate, legal and health care leaders. It previously served as an enclave for the North Union Shaker Community.

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• Shaker History Society, 16740 South Park Blvd, ☎ +1 216 921-1201, [2]. 2pm-5pm Tu We Th Fr Su. A small museum about the Quaker sect that settled in the area in the 19th century. $2.  edit

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• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd, ☎ +1 216 321-5935, [3]. Center 10am-5pm Mo-Sa 1pm-5pm Su, Trails dawn to dusk. Hiking trails, including one wheel-chair accessible boardwalk trail, as well nature programs and exhibits inside the center. edit

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• Shaker Square (on Shaker Blvd just west of Coventry), [4]. Historic shopping district with independent stores and unique restaurants. edit

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• Beachwood - A neighboring suburb that is home to Beachwood Place Mall and numerous other shopping and dining options.
• Cleveland - The major city that dominates the region, Cleveland has experienced a revival in recent years and offers numerous food, lodging and entertainment options.
• Cleveland Heights - A neighboring suburb that is home to the Coventry District, a funky neighborhood with shopping, dining, and entertainment options.