About this Event
TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE in-person, guided walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland from May through December.
During the holiday season, Euclid Avenue and Public Square were transformed into a winter wonderland, with twinkling lights, window displays and the magic of Christmas spirit in the air. Take a stroll down memory lane and remember why this stretch of Euclid earned its reputation as one of the largest shopping districts in the country, often compared to New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue.
During the early to mid-20th century, iconic department stores such as Higbee’s, May Company, Taylor’s, Sterling-Lindner-Davis, and Halle’s lined Euclid Avenue and the south side of Public Square. These stores became famous for their elaborate window displays and festive holiday traditions. Today, many of these historic buildings have been adaptively redeveloped into housing and retail spaces, while retaining their original architectural grandeur.
Arrive 15-30 minutes before the start of the tour to allow yourself time to enjoy The Arcade’s holiday décor, Santas of the World Exhibit.
Tour ticket includes hot chocolate and cookies + Take a Hike souvenir.
This tour is outside, rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
Tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds from the holiday tours support Take a Hike summer program.
Thank you to our hospitality partner Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade.
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.
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The Arcade, 401 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, United States
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