About this Event
Uptown, University Circle’s vibrant corridor where arts, culture, and campus life converge. Rooted in its origins as an early 20th-century mercantile district, the neighborhood today reflects layers of history shaped by education, activism, and evolving urban life.
Steps away stands the Cozad-Bates House. The last remaining pre-Civil Ware structure in University Circle, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and in 2006, designated at a Cleveland Landmark. The home is significant to its connections to the Underground Railroad a role in the abolitionist movement in Cleveland.
Stroll to Hessler Court and Hessler Road, where preservation and protest meet. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this quiet, tree-canopied street is known for its rare wooden-block paving—the last of its kind in Cleveland—and its legacy as a hub for the counterculture movement of the 1960s and ‘70s. Once home to communes, artists, and the beloved Hessler Street Fair, the area remains a symbol of grassroots activism and community pride.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Toby's Plaza, 11440 Uptown Avenue, Cleveland, United States
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