TAKE A HIKE® CLEVELAND - Public Square - Guided Historic Walking Tour

101 West Superior Avenue,Cleveland OH 44113

06 August, 2021

Description

TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE in-person walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland! TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE, (typically 90 minutes long), in-person walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland! Since 2008, more than 38,000 people have enjoyed tours in person and in 2020 thousands explored independently. The interactive walking tours are led by knowledgeable guides that will share fascinating facts about historical assets and key figures that helped make Cleveland a special place. You'll learn about architecture, cultural development, historic preservation, and Cleveland's role in American history. New development projects are also highlighted. Along the way, you'll meet important figures from Cleveland’s past, portrayed by actors and actresses, who will share with you their stories. The Public Square Tour is a special 45-minute lunchtime tour that meets at REBOL (located right on Public Square at 101 W Superior Ave.) Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly. About the Tour: Public Square has been the heart of the City of Cleveland since its founding in 1796. Laid out to be a village green, part of a settlement of the Connecticut Land Company, the Square has a unique development history as a residential hub, a civic center for public use, a commercial center, a transit hub, and now today as a mixed-use district of skyscrapers and soaring architecture. TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation and Presented by Dollar Bank with generous support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Ohio & Erie Canalway, and Downtown Cleveland Alliance. TAKE A HIKE® offers 14 unique in-person neighborhood guided tours from June through September. Learn more at takeahikecle.com Please Donate - TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated. Group Reservations - If you have a group larger than 4 people, please email Molly at [email protected] in advance to reserve your tickets. -------------------------------------------------- About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - HGNC is 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting the continued re-development of our unique, historic district in downtown Cleveland into a vibrant commercial, entertainment, and residential neighborhood. For more information, visit www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com.