Shaker Heights Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
About Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights was established in 1822 as the North Union Settlement of the Shaker community, a religious group that established several communities throughout the eastern and midwestern United States. This group was responsible for damming Doan Brook and creating the Shaker Lakes, but the group's strict practice of celibacy eventually led to their demise in the late 1800s. In 1912 the village of Shaker Heights was incorporated by the Van Sweringen brothers who envisioned a garden community for commuters to Cleveland. The brothers set aside land for churches and schools, laid out curving streets, planted trees, and established a streetcar system (today's RTA) that led directly from the city to downtown Cleveland. The town's strict building codes led to a distinctive architectural identi
Top Attractions in Shaker Heights
Explore the best things to see and do in Shaker Heights:
- ★Malcolm Brown Gallery
- ★Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
- ★Shaker Heights Community Rose Garden
- ★Shaker Heights Country Club - Pool
- ★Shaker Heights Thornton Park
- ★Shaker Historical Society
Where to Eat in Shaker Heights
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴China Star Restaurant
- 🍴Pearl of the Orient Restaurant
- 🍴SASAmatsu Japanese Izakaya Asian Bistro
- 🍴The Metropolitan Brownie
Shaker Heights Travel Guide Sections
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