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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · 1d

🏛️ Step back in time on Franklin Boulevard!
Once Millionaires’ Row of the west side, today it’s a historic district rich with stories, stunning homes, and standout architecture.

🗓️ Thursdays in October | 5:30pm
🎟️ takeahike.squarespace.com/franklin-blvd

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · 10d

October means new tours + history strolls are here! Weekly heritage walks, Cleveland Buried History Days, and Holiday Series tours in December. Spots fill fast—secure yours now: www.takeahikecle.com/seasonal-ser... @downtowncle.bsky.social

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for joining the Veterans Memorial Bridge Tours, made possible by @CuyahogaCounty. If you attended, Cuyahoga County asks for your feedback: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q6SCT5L

TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Sep 9

This week with #TakeaHike:

➡️Tue 6PM | Tremont
➡️Wed 6PM | Warehouse District + Historic Euclid Ave
➡️Thu 6PM | Monroe St Cemetery
➡️Fri 12PM | Veterans Memorial Bridge

Tours are free, and registration only takes a minute: www.takeahikecle.com/summer-series

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Sep 5

‼️UPDATE: Today's Veterans Memorial Bridge Tour now has space available! Here's what you need to know:

➡No reservations needed - just walk up!
➡Arrive at 11:45 AM at the W 9th & Superior Ave entrance
➡Valid ID required

Full info for you here: www.takeahikecle.com/veterans-mem...

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks to all who joined our first Old Brooklyn Stroll! We ended at Fabulous Slices of Cake with, you guessed it, fabulous cake. Special thanks to Dean Simakis for sharing his family’s story and his cake! Two more strolls this Sept! Don’t miss it! www.takeahikecle.com/old-brooklyn

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Aug 7

Public art, public memory. Join us Sundays at 10AM for the Monuments & Statues Tour in Downtown Cleveland! Free, with reservation: www.takeahikecle.com/monuments-st.... Sponsored by @crosscountrymtg.bsky.social

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Jul 5

We’ve got a full lineup this weekend—join us for one or all:

Saturday at 10AM | University Circle Tour
Sunday at 10AM | Playhouse Square District Tour
Sunday at 1PM | Look Up! Architecture Tour

Events are free, with registration is appreciated. Let’s #TakeAHike! www.takeahikecle.com/summer-series

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Jul 2

Join us Tuesdays in July at 5:30 PM for a Take a Hike Stroll at Canal Basin Park! Step into the heart of CLE’s industrial + transportation legacy and learn how this site will serve as Downtown CLE’s front door to the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. www.takeahikecle.com/canal-basin-...

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Jun 15

Spend your Sunday Funday with us at Take a Hike. Each Sunday through July, we offer two extraordinary free tours for you:

10am | Playhouse Square District
1pm | Look Up! Architecture Tour

Make a day of it with us and explore our city! www.takeahikecle.com/summer-series

@downtowncle.bsky.social

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Apr 23

Join us for our Summer Series Donor's Preview Event, Thur, 5/22! With your donation of $200, you will receive invitations to this exclusive event featuring our NEW Look Up! Architecture Tour, light snacks, and live entertainment. Support Take a Hike today! bit.ly/3R2T4lO

TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Apr 18

Join us for our new series—Strolls! Join us on Tuesdays and Sundays in May and June for our current batch of primarily free 45- to 60-minute guided tours that explore Cleveland's history and heritages. Make your reservation today: www.takeahikecle.com/stroll-series

@downtowncle.bsky.social

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Apr 8

We have just announced our spring programming: Timeless Traditions | Modern Celebrations, and its complementary series, Strolls! These primarily free programs celebrate Cleveland's diverse tapestry through specially curated displays and immersive tours. www.takeahikecle.com/spring-series

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Apr 4

Weekend plans made easy with our FREE self-guided tours! Explore our city's rich tapestry of stories on your own or with a friend. Get out there between the rain and soak yourself in history! www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

photo: Great Lakes Science Center

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Apr 1

Just in time for spring, we have a new batch of FREE Self-Guided Tours for you! Explore your city on your own time + at your own pace, with three of our award-winning tours:

✔️Civic Center
✔️North Coast
✔️Tremont

Grab your history-loving friends and go #TakeAHike! www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Mar 11

Spring is in the air this week, friends! Get out and soak up the warmer temps with Take a Hike. Three free tours available to you 24/7. Take them on your own time and at your own pace. Happy exploring! www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

📸: @downtowncle.bsky.social

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Mar 8

From the iconic State Theatre to the historic Hermit Club, our Playhouse Square District Self-Guided Tour is one you won't want to miss. Grab a friend and start exploring on this free tour: www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Mar 4

March is the final month to catch our current batch of Self-Guided Tours: Playhouse Square District, Public Square, and University Circle. As always, these tours are free and available to you 24/7. Learn more: www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Playhouse Square District is home to some of Cleveland's most cherished historic sites & stories. This tour walks through the history of stunning theatres, renowned department stores, & the legend of the original father of rock and roll, Alan Freed. Dont miss it: www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Feb 12

Get through the mid-week slump with #TakeAHike! Our current lineup of Self-Guided Tours is available to you 24/7 and offers a variety of neighborhoods to explore: Playhouse Square District, Public Square, and University Circle. We'll see you out there! www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

Photo: WRHS

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Feb 7

TGIF! Spend time this weekend walking through the history of some of University Circle’s most iconic spaces and places on our free Self-Guided Tour. From Wade Oval to Severance Hall, this celebrated neighborhood is filled with historic gems. www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

Photo: WRHS

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Feb 3

Need a reason to get outside? We have three in our Self-Guided Tours! Explore the city & the history of three iconic Cleveland neighborhoods: Playhouse Square District, Public Square, & University Circle. #TakeAHike with one or all: www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

Photo: Cleveland Memory Project

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Jan 25

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation in any amount to #TakeAHike! Your support will help us continue to build on our strong reputation as an award-winning heritage tourism program offering free educational tours. Thank you for your continued support! secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Jan 21

Home to world-renowned arts institutions, prestigious universities, and a thriving residential community, University Circle's story is one of deep history and ongoing growth. Stroll through the stories of this celebrated neighborhood with our free Self-Guided Tour: viewer.mapme.com/university-c...

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TakeAHikeCLE @takeahikecle.bsky.social · Jan 16

Public Square is #CLE's 10-acre park in the heart of Downtown. Originally part of the 1796 town plat, it is host businesses, community events, and residential spaces alike. Learn the history of this beloved neighborhood by taking our free Self-Guided Tour: viewer.mapme.com/aa52ebf4-0f4...

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