Visiting CIM

Prospective students and their parents are welcome to visit the Cleveland Institute of Music throughout the year. The Admission Office is open Monday through Friday with guided tours offered daily by appointment only. Please contact the Admission Office for an appointment. The links below include the following:

• Google map of the campus area
• other Cleveland-area information

Hotel Information CIM recommends the following hotels which offer year-round preferred rates.

• Cleveland Clinic Guest House
  9601 Euclid Avenue
  877-707-8999
  5 minute drive from CIM
  Shuttle available


• Glidden House
  1901 Ford Drive
  216-231-8900
  Less than a 5 minute walk from CIM


• Hampton Inn Downtown
  1460 E. Ninth Street
  216-241-6600
  15 minute drive or taxi ride to CIM


• Hyatt Regency
  420 Superior Avenue
  800-233-1234
  15 minute drive or taxi ride to CIM


• InterContinental Hotel
  9801 Carnegie Avenue
  877-707-8999
  5 minute drive from CIM
  Shuttle available


• InterContinental Suites Hotel
  8800 Euclid Avenue
  877-707-8999
  5 minute drive from CIM
  Shuttle available


• Renaissance-Marriott
  24 Public Square
  800-228-9290
  15 minute drive or taxi ride from CIM


• Ritz-Carlton
  1515 W. Third Street
  800-241-3333
  15 minute drive or taxi ride from CIM


• Wyndham Hotel at Playhouse Square
  1260 Euclid Avenue
  800-996-3426
  15 minute drive or taxi ride
  Shuttle available



Driving Instructions Cleveland Institute of Music is approximately four miles directly east of downtown Cleveland, off Euclid Avenue, at the corner of East Boulevard and Hazel Drive.

Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-1705
Phone: (216) 791-5000


If traveling from the east or west on Interstate 90, exit the expressway at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard. CIM will be the third building on the left. Metered visitor parking is available on Hazel Drive. Please note that the City of Cleveland uses traffic cameras at many fixed and mobile locations. They are quite effective, but unforgiving. Please be especially observant of traffic laws and drive conservatively while in the city.

If traveling from the east on Interstate 80 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike, follow the signs on the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 187. Leave the Turnpike at Exit 187 and follow Interstate 480 West, which leads to Interstate 271 North. Get off Interstate 271 at Exit 36 (Highland Heights and Mayfield) and take Wilson Mills Road, westbound, for approximately 7.5 miles (note that Wilson Mills changes to Monticello en route). When you reach the end of Monticello at Mayfield Road, turn right onto Mayfield Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Drive two traffic lights beyond the overpass at the bottom of Mayfield Hill and into University Circle. At the intersection of Euclid Avenue, proceed straight through the traffic light and onto Ford Road, just three short blocks from the junction of East Boulevard. Bear to the right at East Boulevard and right again at the next street, Hazel Drive. CIM will be the first building on the right. Metered visitor parking is available on Hazel Drive. Please note that the City of Cleveland uses traffic cameras at many fixed and mobile locations. They are quite effective, but unforgiving. Please be especially observant of traffic laws and drive conservatively while in the city.

If traveling from the west on the Ohio Turnpike, leave the Turnpike at Exit 151. Follow I-480 East to Exit 11 and proceed north on I-71 to Cleveland. As you approach downtown Cleveland, I-71 will change into I-90. Proceed east on I-90 along the lake shore to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard. CIM will be the third building on the left at the corner of East Boulevard and Hazel Drive. Metered visitor parking is available on Hazel Drive. Please note that the City of Cleveland uses traffic cameras at many fixed and mobile locations. They are quite effective, but unforgiving. Please be especially observant of traffic laws and drive conservatively while in the city.

If traveling from the south on Interstate 71 or Interstate 77, stay on either of these roads until connecting with Interstate 90 in downtown Cleveland. Proceed east on Interstate 90 along the lake shore to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Follow Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive south to East 105th Street. Cross East 105th and proceed counterclockwise around the traffic circle, exiting on East Boulevard. CIM will be the third building on the left. Metered visitor parking is available on Hazel Drive. Please note that the City of Cleveland uses traffic cameras at many fixed and mobile locations. They are quite effective, but unforgiving. Please be especially observant of traffic laws and drive conservatively while in the city.

If arriving in Cleveland by air, arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is approximately 15 miles or a 45-minute drive to CIM. Taxis and limousines are available. Alternatively, take the RTA Rapid Transit train from the airport terminal to Tower City, the downtown station. Then, take a taxi from downtown to CIM. The distance from downtown to CIM is about 4 miles.

If arriving in Cleveland by bus, arrive at the bus depot in downtown Cleveland. Take a taxi to CIM.

If arriving in Cleveland by Amtrak train, arrive at the Amtrak station in downtown Cleveland. Take a taxi to CIM.

Free Shuttle Bus Service: University Circle Incorporated offers free CircleLink bus service connecting strategic points within University Circle.