Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH

Once a busy stagecoach route, Lorain Avenue on Cleveland's west side is still a bustling center of activity that features eight miles of specialty shops, antiques shops, delis, eateries, ethnic markets, and historic landmarks. Once a busy stagecoach route, Lorain Avenue on Cleveland's west side is still a bustling center of activity that features eight miles of specialty shops, antiques shops, delis, eateries, ethnic markets, and historic landmarks. Once a busy stagecoach route, Lorain Avenue on Cleveland's west side is still a bustling center of activity that features eight miles of specialty shops, antiques shops, delis, eateries, ethnic markets, and historic landmarks. Visitors to Lorain Avenue will travel through several historical districts where they can experience the cultures of the German, Irish, and Hungarian immigrants who settled the area in the 19^th century, and see many historic homes, churches, cemeteries, and former stagecoach stops along the way. A diverse selection of ethnic restaurants and pubs offers something for every taste. A big draw of the area is the West Side Market, a large farmer's market that features over one hundred merchants selling the freshest products around.