With gratitude, we share that our co-founder, Tim Donovan, left a generous gift to support Take a Hike. Through the Tim Donovan Legacy Fund, all $500+ December donations will be matched, up to $25K. secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

Congrats to our latest passport winner, Sherri F. from Amherst, who won a $50 gift card to Betts at The Kimpton Schofield! We'll have two drawings in December, on the 4th & 18th, so keep collecting stamps at each Take a Hike Tour you attend! Full info on the passport program: www.takeahikecle.com

Holiday Tours kick off next week! Huge thanks to Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade for sponsoring this year’s series. While you’re downtown, don’t miss Timeless Traditions | Modern Celebrations—a free exhibit at The Arcade, Nov 28–Jan 4. www.takeahikecle.com/seasonal-ser...

As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for CrossCountry Mortgage and their generous support of the 2025 Take a Hike season. Their partnership helps us spotlight the remarkable people and stories that shape Cleveland’s history. Tell us your favorite tour or Take a Hike moment below!

As part of Cleveland Buried History Days, join us on Sunday, October 26 at 11 AM for a special walk through Brookmere Cemetery in Old Brooklyn. Tickets are $15 and include hot cider, cookies, and Take a Hike merch. Space is limited, so reserve today: www.takeahikecle.com/seasonal-ser...

Get your Take a Hike Passport stamped at any of our October Strolls for a chance to win local prizes! 🎟️🍰 Congrats to our first October winner, Rick P. of Garfield Hts. Next drawing on 10/23! www.takeahikecle.com/seasonal-ser...

Cleveland’s Italian American history goes far beyond Little Italy. Join the Italian Heritage Stroll through Detroit-Shoreway—once home to a thriving Italian community. Explore early enclaves, festivals & Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Sundays in Oct, 1 PM: www.eventbrite.com/e/italian-he...

🏛️ 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

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

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

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

‼️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...

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

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

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

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-...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Did you visit our Santas of the World exhibit this holiday season? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As planning continues for 2025, let us know which countries you want to see represented. Thanks to Cleveland People for this fabulous article on the exhibit: www.clevelandpeople.com/events/2024/...

Playhouse Square District is home to a slew of historical gems. From the second largest performing arts center in the US to vibrant modern residential real estate, the District is a wealth of history. Learn more on our free Self-Guided Tour: viewer.mapme.com/a7c03fa3-711...

Happy Friday, friends! We’re excited to share an article highlighting some of the perks of living in Cleveland, including #TakeAHike Tours! Check it out and see what else makes our city shine: www.apartmentguide.com/blog/clevela... @downtowncle.bsky.social

Head outside and enjoy the winter landscape with our FREE Self-Guided Tours. Taken on your own time and at your own pace, our tours are the perfect way to get moving while learning more about Cleveland's history. Check out the lineup, grab a friend, and go #TakeAHike! www.takeahikecle.com/selfguided

Just 48 hours left to make your tax-deductible donation! Don’t miss your chance to access exclusive donor benefits offered through December! secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

❄️ We are so grateful for this community and look forward to building on the Take a Hike experience in 2025 with new tours and historical characters! There’s still time to join your fellow history buffs by making a tax-deductible donation before the year ends! secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

Would you and a guest like to attend our 2025 Summer Tour kick-off party and be one of the first to take our NEW Look up! Architecture Tour? Gift this experience and more by making a tax-deductible donation at the $200 level to Take a Hike today! Learn more: secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

That's a wrap on Holiday Take a Hike Tours! Our sincere thanks to the 300+ holiday & history enthusiasts who joined us. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Take a Hike this holiday season to support our free Summer Tours! Learn more: secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? 🎁 Donate $200 and receive tickets to our 2025 Summer Kick-Off Party, featuring music, refreshments, and an exclusive NEW tour preview. Give the gift of history: secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

Today we spotlight & offer thanks to Chad Arfons at McDonald Hopkins for sponsoring a student group for a Take a Hike Tour! We encourage YOU to help us offer sponsored tours to local student groups through a $500 tax-deductible donation. Make your mark! secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

Only two opportunities remain to immerse yourself in the holiday history at Cleveland’s Grand Department Stores Tour, coming up on Dec 11th + 18th! Tix come with holiday perks including Take a Hike swag & a voucher for a tasty treat at Hyatt Regency at the Arcade! takeahikecle.com/grand-depart...

Take a Hike tumblers, bags, and party invites - oh my! With your tax-deductible donation of $50 or more, you will not only make a BIG impact on a small local organization but also receive exclusive perks! Protip: the donor perks make great gifts. Learn more: secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

Friends, just one more Holiday Historic Hotels Tour remains, and space is limited! To add a bit of festive magic, all ticket holders will receive a Take a Hike tumbler + hot cocoa at check-in! Tickets won't last, so get yours today! takeahikecle.com/historic-hotel

🎁 Give the history lover in your life a gift with meaning! Donate $50 to Take a Hike, and they’ll receive exclusive merch while supporting Cleveland's stories. History, community, and Take a Hike - what could be better? secure.givelively.org/donate/histo... 📸: @erikdrost.bsky.social

🎄🇮🇹Just a few tickets left for our Little Italy Holiday Tour on Sun, Dec 8th! Join us for a magical day exploring the neighborhood’s holiday history + Italian traditions. Tix include a Take a Hike tumbler + hot cocoa! Get your tix before they’re gone: www.takeahikecle.com/little-italy...

✨Walk Through History, Shape Our Future✨Support Take a Hike this December to help us continue bringing history to life! Bonus: we have exclusive donor perks including: merch, tix to our NEW 2025 kick-off party, & more!  Thank you for your consideration! secure.givelively.org/donate/histo...

✨Get into the holiday spirit with our Holiday Tours! Discover the festive stories of Historic Hotels, Grand Department Stores, & Little Italy. Tickets come with holiday perks, including Take a Hike swag & a voucher for a tasty treat at Hyatt at the Arcade! www.takeahikecle.com/special-tour...

🎄More experiences, less stuff! Treat the history buff in your life this holiday season to our holiday tours! Make new memories exploring #CLE's history & holiday traditions while sipping on hot cocoa in a limited-edition Take a Hike tumbler: takeahikecle.com/special-tours-1 @downtowncle.bsky.social