TAKE A HIKE® - NEW! Little Italy Tour

Name: TAKE A HIKE® - NEW! Little Italy Tour
Start: 2024-06-03T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-29T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Tony Brush Park

Schedule

Mon Jun 03 2024 at 06:00 pm to Mon Jul 29 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Tony Brush Park | Cleveland, OH

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!

Since 2008, more than 50,000 people have enjoyed in-person and self-guided tours! Advance registration is appreciated but not required, walk-ups are welcome.

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.

NEW! Little Italy Tour meets at the . Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly.

About the Tour: By the late 1890s, many Italian immigrants had settled in the Mayfield-Murray Hill area and worked in the nearby marbleworks. In 1911 it was estimated that 96% of the inhabitants were Italian-born, and another 2% were of Italian parents. Today the neighborhood retains its historic and cultural charm.

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 14 unique in-person neighborhood guided tours beginning June through September. 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 - 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.