The Arcade - Take a Hike Fall Series - Indoor Tour

The Arcade, Cleveland’s crown jewel and a designated National Historic Landmark. Often called “Cleveland’s Crystal Palace."
About this Event

Overview

TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE in-person, guided walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland from May through December.

The tour meets inside The Arcade on select Saturday's in November. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly.

About the Tour: Step inside history with Take a Hike’s very first indoor walking tour!
Join us as we explore The Arcade, Cleveland’s crown jewel and a designated National Historic Landmark. Often called “Cleveland’s Crystal Palace,” this breathtaking structure opened in 1890 as one of America’s first indoor shopping centers. With its soaring glass skylight, ornate ironwork, and elegant five-story atrium, The Arcade remains one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the nation.

This tour explores the Arcade’s architectural innovations, its place in Cleveland’s history, and the 2001 restoration effort that revitalized the building, ensuring its preservation for generations to come.

RESERVATIONS are requested but not required, walk-ups the day of tour are welcomed. You will complete a quick waiver at check‑in before joining the tour. If you have a group larger than 8 people, please email [email protected] in advance to reserve your tickets.

TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation made possible with generous support from Ohio & Erie Canalway and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Learn more at takeahikecle.com

Please consider making a donation. - TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, and your support helps keep the program thriving.

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TAKE A HIKE® provides interactive walking tours 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 and neighborhood development, historic preservation, and Cleveland's role in American history. Along the way, you'll meet important figures from Cleveland’s past, portrayed by actors and actresses, who will share their stories with you.

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.