Take a Hike Summer Series: Cleveland Centre Historic District

Schedule

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Flat Iron Cafe in the Flats | Cleveland, OH

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TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE in-person, guided walking tours of unique
and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland!
About this Event

TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE, 90 minute, in-person walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland!

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 Cleveland Centre Historic District tour meets at the docks along the river across the street from . Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly.

About the Tour: Discover the roots of Cleveland’s commercial and industrial legacy in the Cleveland Centre Historic District, located in The Flats. Once envisioned as the city’s central hub, this area’s strategic position along the Cuyahoga River fueled early growth through waterways, canals, and railroads. Learn about the ambitious—but ultimately unsuccessful—Gravity Place Plan and how transportation and trade shaped the district’s development. You'll also hear stories of shifting priorities over time, from industrial might to environmental recovery and recreation, including rowing, skateparks, and green space revitalization. Along the way, we'll reflect on how history, preservation, and community investment continue to shape this evolving corner of Cleveland.

RESERVATIONS are requested but not required, walk-ups the day of tour are welcomed.

TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation with generous support from Ohio & Erie Canalway and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

TAKE A HIKE® offers 32 unique in-person guided tours from May through December. Learn more at takeahikecle.com

- TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated.

Group Reservations - If you have a group larger than 10 people, please email Eileen at [email protected] in advance to reserve your tickets.

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About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation (HGNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting historic, cultural, and heritage preservation through advocacy, education, and programs that support the ongoing revitalization of Cleveland’s unique historic district. For more information, visit www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com.


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Flat Iron Cafe in the Flats, 1114 Center Street, Cleveland, United States

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