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Cleveland’s strategic location on the nation’s waterways helped it grow from a frontier outpost into an industrial powerhouse. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how the city is transforming its historic buildings and neighbourhoods while honouring its rich past.
This tour starts at Public Square, Cleveland’s town centre, where you’ll see the Soldiers and Sailors Monument honouring Civil War veterans. You’ll stroll down Euclid Avenue, once known as “Millionaires’ Row” for its 240 magnificent mansions, some housing industrial titans like John D. Rockefeller. Along the way, you’ll see stunning architecture like the Hyatt Arcade, built in 1890 as one of America’s first indoor shopping centres, and now beautifully preserved as a hotel. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand how Cleveland showcases the creative ways a post-industrial city can reinvent itself, creating a walkable mid-sized city that continues to surprise visitors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Public Square, in the center of downtown.
This tour ends near the Warehouse District.
Itinerary
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Public Square (Pass by)
Marvel at Cleveland's central town square, the historic heart of the city surrounded by modern skyscrapers and historic monuments. You'll discover how this public gathering space has served as the city's civic center since 1796.
Admission ticket free -
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Pass by)
Admire the towering granite monument rising 125 feet above Public Square, honoring Civil War veterans with intricate bronze sculptures. You'll explore the memorial that has stood as Cleveland's tribute to those who served since 1894.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass through this magnificent Art Deco complex, originally built as the Terminal Tower in 1930 as part of Cleveland's grand rail station. You'll see how this former transportation hub has been transformed into a modern shopping and dining destination.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Step inside this stunning 1890 building, one of America's first indoor shopping centers with its soaring five-story atrium and ornate iron railings. You'll walk beneath the beautiful glass skylight of this beautifully preserved Victorian arcade now serving as a luxury hotel.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Enter this extraordinary grocery store housed in a former 1931 bank building featuring a breathtaking Tiffany-style stained glass dome. You'll marvel at how the original marble columns and banking hall have been transformed into an upscale shopping experience.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the elegant Beaux-Arts façade of this impressive 1925 library building, one of the finest examples of classical architecture in Cleveland. You'll discover the cultural institution that serves as a cornerstone of the city's downtown renaissance.
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Playhouse Square (Pass by)
Admire the dazzling theatre district with its iconic outdoor chandelier, the largest performing arts complex in the United States outside New York. You'll stroll past 11 historic theatres hosting over 1,000 performances annually in restored 1920s movie palaces.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk along this tree-lined green space connecting Public Square to the lakefront, featuring fountains and monuments. You'll enjoy Cleveland's downtown park that provides a peaceful corridor through the heart of the city.
Admission ticket free -
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Pass by)
Pass the striking glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei rising dramatically on Cleveland's Lake Erie shoreline. You'll see the iconic museum that celebrates Cleveland's pivotal role in rock and roll history.
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(Pass by)
Marvel at this dramatic bronze and granite sculpture rising 60 feet high, featuring a muscular figure emerging from flames. You'll discover Marshall Fredericks' powerful 1964 memorial symbolising humanity's triumph over death and war.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the modern glass and steel convention facility that anchors Cleveland's downtown lakefront development. You'll see how this contemporary structure represents the city's ongoing transformation and economic renewal.
Admission ticket free -
East 4th Street (Pass by)
Stroll through this vibrant pedestrian-only street lined with restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues in restored historic buildings. You'll experience Cleveland's first theatre district transformed into a bustling urban dining and nightlife destination.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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