Cleveland locals know certain street names instantly. Outsiders? They stumble, stutter, and guess wrong. These 15 names confuse newcomers every time.
Cleveland has plenty of unique neighborhoods, but nothing tests outsiders more than tricky street names. Locals roll them off their tongues with ease. Visitors, however, often stop and ask for help.
Some of the city’s best-known streets have names that look simple but sound nothing like they appear. Drivers get lost because they mispronounce them. Tourists laugh when locals correct them. Even longtime residents sometimes slip when they cross into unfamiliar suburbs…