Cleveland is one of the few U.S. cities with great shopping downtown. You'll find distinctive shops at The Avenue at Tower City Center. While resting between stores, you can admire the artistic fountains and towering skylights. To immerse yourself in international culture, visit the West Side Market, one of the largest indoor-outdoor markets of its kind, dating back to the early 1900s.

Antique Stores

Ambrose Antiques 1867 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States. Specializes in military items, jewelry, paintings and leaded-glass windows. Suite Lorain Antiques and Interiors 7105 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States. Fine selection of antiques for the home.

Galleries

Art at the Powerhouse 2000 Sycamore St. (in the Flats), Cleveland, OH, United States. A 5,000-sq-ft/465-sq-m space devoted to contemporary art, with a Cleveland Gallery, a Russian Gallery and a Native Spirit Gallery. Jewelry, ceramics, art glass and a variety of gift items.

Markets

West Side Market Corner of W. 25th St. and Lorain Rd., Cleveland, OH, United States. The West Side Market, in existence for more than 85 years, is the place to sample local fare and get in some people-watching. More than 68 vendors sell anything from cigars to lamb chops in two buildings and an outdoor arcade, which is covered with tarps for the winter. The Grand Market Hall is more than 241 ft long, with vaulted ceilings.

Shopping Centers, Malls

Avenue Tower City Center, 50 Public Sq., Cleveland, OH, United States. The upscale Avenue shopping mall is housed in the Tower City Center, a renovated train terminal. The mall has more than 120 shops and restaurants and an 11-screen movie theater. It's a beautiful space, with a glass-domed ceiling, marble staircases, and brass storefronts. The Terminal Tower building, the tallest building in the Midwest in 1930, is attached.  Galleria  1301 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH, United States. The Galleria is a glitzy downtown mall.  La Place Fashion Centre 2101 Richmond Rd., Cleveland, OH, United States. Upscale shopping center filled with one-of-a-kind specialty shops, boutiques and three restaurants. Individual store hours vary. Shaker Square 13221 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH, United States. Restaurants, 25 retail stores and a historic movie theater in Georgian-style buildings. Individual store hours vary.