University Circle  is  Cleveland's premier cultural and medical district, famously known as "Ohio’s most spectacular square mile" and the city's "second downtown." It serves as the home to world-class institutions like the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, and Case Western Reserve University. The neighborhood's heart is Wade Oval, a scenic green space that hosts major community events and is surrounded by several of the museums and institutions. Unsurprisingly, it's  widely recognized as a premier destination for arts, culture, education, and healthcare not just in Cleveland but throughout Ohio and beyond. In fact, in 2021, USA Today ranked it as the #1 Best Arts District in America  (and Top 3 in 2026 ). Cleveland’s Little Italy was established around 1885 at the intersection of Mayfield and Murray Hill Roads by skilled Italian artisans. The neighborhood's growth was driven by Joseph Carabelli , a stonemason whose business emp...