Gordon Square Arts District

Pretty soon 25^th will be a thing of the past, a memory, Gordon Sq. is like Cleveland’s own BTNH — Creepin’ on a Come Up. Fast.
The Capitol theatre is an old actual theatre, restored and transformed into a movie theatre. It has a classical almost Renaissance look to it. They serve Great Lakes brewery products, not too cheap, but they have them if you desire. Films are relatively new and it’s a toss up on what movies will air here wether big movies or low budget, I like all types of movies so I’m good either way. Right across the street lies a good coffee shop.
Gypsy Bean Café, who has awesome coffee and amazing pastries, free wifi and an all new 65^th and Detroit side patio. Great for PAX on a nice Summer day.
A little further down lies XYZ and Cleveland Public Theatre. On the NW corner of 65^th is a new women’s clothing store which seems to be stirring up quite a bit of convo and turning even more heads in the process. Ladies, check it out. Step your game up from Forever21 and Charlotte Russe, this is where the real women shop.
Rincon Criollo, a very good Spanish restaurant. 10 $ will get you a meal guaranteed to fill you up, especially if you eat in. It makes a difference.
Ilthy, I’m not sure what it is, a skate shop, shoe store, it has awesome paintings up though.
Hausfrau Record shop is North of the Capitol Theatre. Awesome record shop. Amazing Reggae/​Dub records. Records ONLY. THEY STAY 100!!!
Happy Dog is down on 58^th/​Detroit, Parkview Nightclub directly North. Once you pass the Patrol Zone you’re there.
So, come check out the Detroit Shoreways, Gordon Sq. arts District

The Gordon Square Arts District is a hidden jem in Cleveland. From what I have heard, it’s come a long way in the past few years. The renovation is amazing! Even the bus stops have an art feel to them. The area is very clean and has multiple shops to stroll around in. This district constantly has special events to attend. There are also 3 theaters in this area! The Capitol Theater is a great place to see independent films and the latest blockbuster hit. Eventhough the area is smaller than Ohio City, I would absolutely give it a chance. Parking is always easy with the mutiple FREE lots, so its a great place to go any night of the week!

I took a walk through this supposedly up and coming area today as I headed to brunch at Luxe. Brunch was very good and you can find my review of Luxe on their page or via my Best Weekend Brunch list. As for the area most of the shops were closed as it was a Sunday but there were quite a few shops along the walk from the small but free parking lot to brunch. There was a good mix of types of stores but not all the stores are those that one would make daily purchases in — there was a really cool design furniture store, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop and some small businesses. There is a cinema and a theatre here. I would definitely like to take a look through the furniture store and plan to keep my eye on the theatre’s events calendar now that I know it is here. This is a nice addition for the local residents however like most of the great areas in Cleveland they are not connected by neighbouring great areas. Regardless of whether you get here on foot or by car however it is a nice area to spend some time giving to the local economy and enjoying the refurbishments that have been done to the area (wider sidewalks to allow for patios and sidewalk benches and art etc…).