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Come on down and Take A Hike! with us.
Come on down and Take A Hike! with us.

Experience Cleveland's rich history on five unique guided walking tours - complete with historical characters from Cleveland's past!


Awarded “Best Promotional Event” in the state from Heritage Ohio! 

Pick a tour and go. You never know who might show up - it could be John D. Rockefeller, Frances Payne Bolton or Alan Freed. Part of the fun is seeing which historical character appears to add some tales to the tour!

Canal Basin Park Tour
Sundays - 10 a.m.
Meet at Settler's Landing RTA Station (1025 W. Superior Avenue)
 
Playhouse Square Tour
Tuesdays - 6 p.m.
Meet in the State Theater Lobby (1519 Euclid Avenue)
 
Warehouse District Tour
Saturdays - 10 a.m.
Meet in front of Constantino's Market (1278 West 9th Street)
 
Gateway District Tour
Thursdays - 6 p.m.
Meet at The Arcade (401 Euclid Avenue)

Civic Center Tour - NEW!
Wednesdays - 6 p.m. 
Meet at The Old Stone Church (91 Public Square) 

Tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Tours are provided free of cost, but for those so inclined - $5 donations - or contributions of any amount - are most appreciated.

Learn more in “Events” at http://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/ - or call 216.771.1994

Did You Know? This program is funded, in part, by the Ohio & Erie Canalway Matching Awards program!

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