Take a Hike Summer Series: Look Up! Architecture Tour

Schedule

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 28 Sep, 2025 at 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Lion Heart Coffee | Cleveland, OH

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

TAKE A HIKE® Summer Series 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 Look Up! Architecture Tour meets outside Rising Star Coffee (June + July) and outside Lionheart Cofee (August + September). Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly.

About the Tour: Downtown Cleveland is dense with historic architecture—its streets lined with buildings that reflect the city's powerful rise in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these iconic structures, designed by renowned architects, continue to define the city’s character and skyline today.

This guided walking tour explores the architectural legacy that shaped Cleveland’s urban landscape, highlighting signature styles, notable design elements, and the role of architecture and urban planning in the city’s evolution. From grand civic spaces to early skyscrapers, you’ll gain new insights into the artistry and function behind these enduring landmarks.

In collaboration with American Institute of Architects, Cleveland Chapter, the tour uncovers the stories behind the facades and the visionary minds who built them.

Though not necessary to enjoy the tour, feel free to bring binoculars to get a closer look at building features and details.

Tour Routes by Month:

  • June & July: Explore the stately architecture along Superior Avenue and The Malls, home to grand civic buildings and carefully planned public spaces.
  • August & September: Discover the architectural gems surrounding Euclid Avenue and East 9th Street, where historic structures meet modern reinvention.


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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Lion Heart Coffee, 530 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, United States

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