I went to a party here and hadn't been familiar with the space prior. They have managed to hold on…read moreto the historical character of the space, while providing the necessary modern conveniences. There is also a beautiful deck and yard space for the warmer months. A nice little gem that I never knew was there.

I just attended a brief meeting held at this location. The first floor is surprisingly large with…read moremultiple sitting rooms. The staircase is beautiful and every inch of the place is covered in wallpaper, even the ceiling in some rooms. Although quaint, it really bothered me that there wasn't more literature available on-site that explained what all the historic items on display were about. Was the harmonica a former possession of Old Man Nicholson? Seriously, there was a harmonica on display with a little white label next to it reading "harmonica." No duh it is a harmonica, but what is so important about it? It also really bothered me that there was a doll on display with her hair parted for pigtails and only one pigtail was secured with a ribbon. The other pigtail was just lose; she looked like a homeless lady off her meds. I spent a long time staring at that doll thinking of all the reasons the person who arranged the display left her like that: 1)It was arranged by a man. 2)Someone found the doll with only one original hair ribbon and realized it was missing a ribbon but did not buy matching ribbon from Jo-Ann's because she wrongly wanted to keep the doll "authentic." 3)The person had absolutely no clue what she was doing and she has no eye for design what so ever. Perhaps she is an accountant or banker. Either way, this person never spent a lazy summer afternoon braiding her sister's hair poolside, that's for damn sure.

Beautiful call building With Willard park on the side. Besides having a beautiful rain garden…read morethere's art which I saw from our hotel oh. The free stamp is visible from a distance. The Beau Arts Neoclassical building from 1916 has a marble rotunda that houses Spirit of 76"painted by Archibald Willard a Cleveland's.

Best city around. Walkable, friendly, great city services! If you're in the Cleveland area stop by…read moreLakewood, Ohio!

I've been to the Roxy/Mahalls many times, and it's usually a great place to see a show…read more Unfortunately, my most recent visit for the Secondhand Serenade concert left me feeling unsafe in a way I've never experienced there before. Since the Roxy and Mahall's are connected and jointly owned, I want to be clear that this experience reflects on both venues. While my friends and I were trying to find a place to stand, one of my friends was confronted by a couple who were upset that someone was standing in front of them. Instead of simply expressing frustration, they escalated the situation by "transvestigating" her--accusing her (a cisgender woman) of being transgender--and making several derogatory, bigoted comments. It was completely inappropriate and deeply unsettling. Because I've always viewed the Roxy and Mahall's as safe and inclusive spaces, I immediately went to security. Both I and another person explained what happened, but the only response we received was that they would "keep an eye on the person." Knowing that someone was allowed to behave this way without being removed made me feel anxious and unsafe, especially as a transgender person myself. I'm cis‑passing and was fortunate not to be clocked, but the entire situation shook my sense of trust in venues I've always felt comfortable in. I truly hope the Roxy and Mahall's take incidents like this more seriously moving forward. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at shows, and bigoted harassment should never be tolerated.

Visited Mahall's for a concert and grabbed dinner beforehand in the restaurant. The restaurant is…read morecafeteria style where you walk up to place your order and then they bring your food to your table. My partner and I ordered the chicken tenders and parky burger with a side of fries all of which was delicious especially with their sauces that they have. The one thing I didn't like about Mahall's was having to order our drinks at the bar it would have been nice if the table where you order your food at could accommodate drink orders.

There's usually someone greeting people at the door. Everyone I've encountered has been polite and…read morehelpful.

Really clean and well taken care of library. Love there is…read moreample parking here!!! They have some tables and couches to study/read but also a "quiet" room to study and the quiet room has outlets on the floor. Definitely coming back here to study a lot in the future!

Nature center & storybook trail were loved by granddaughter. She's asked to go back there.read more

I love this park. Actually, can we pretend I hate it so you don't all go there? :)…read more It's a very popular location to watch the sun set over the lake. There's walking paths, well paved and maintained, LOTS of benches in different locations, a really cool play area, and a little sand strip. The signs say no swimming, but there's usually someone in the water - there's no life guard, and you can sit on the big rocks or directly on the sand. Parking is a bit tricky. There are maybe 2 dozen spots in the park, and no street parking directly outside, so you may have to circle a few times or walk a few blocks in if it's busy. My dog loves it here. There's plenty to sniff, and she's usually guaranteed a dead fish or two to hunt for (Mom does not approve this activity).

I lived in Lakewood for a little under two years and I operated a business in the area for a little…read moreover two; during this time I joined the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. I found it to be a very supportive group. Not only did joining the chamber help drum up a lot of business, but their events were fun and informative, and I met a ton of interesting people. I always enjoyed the chamber meetings...they offered an opportunity to meet all sorts of interesting and important people in the community, from business owners to local politicians. The staff who run the chamber are a cheerful bunch and are hard workers and are eager to help new businesses succeed. I am very grateful for their support and guidance. The group was also a positive group: Lakewood is culturally and politically very diverse and over the course of my membership I saw a number of controversial and potentially divisive issues arise, including a school tax levy and an issue of eminent domain use that drew national attention. The chamber did exactly what I think any organization should do: they took thoughtful stances on these issues, but were careful to avoid giving the public the impression that their official stance reflected the views of all its members. I would recommend anyone running a business in or around Lakewood to consider joining the chamber of commerce. Compared to other business networking groups that are often dominated by people interested primarily in self-promotion, I found the Lakewood Chamber to be a place full of sincere, honest business owners and community members. Joining the chamber and going to their events can be one of the best ways to get tied into the lakewood community.

Love this beach!…read more This beach is well maintained, easy to access and lots of parking. Other than peak summer times you can usually get a spot right by the beach stairs. If not they have overflow parking across the street. Several staircases lead down to the beach. Great beach to look for beach glass and other cool rocks. About a mile away there is a great nature center and across the street there is an arts area. Lots to do!