SPECIAL! TAKE A HIKE® - Veterans Memorial Bridge Tour

TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE, in-person walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland! Tours typically last 90-minutes but allow 2-hours for this special experience.

Veterans Memorial Bridge Tour meets at the Superior Hill Overlook, across from Luna Bakery & Cafe, adjacent the bridge at the corner of W9th Street and Superior Avenue. Four tour time: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30 offered each second Sunday in June, July, August and September. LIMITED SPACE AND RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

About the Tour: The Veterans Memorial Bridge has so much historical significance and the streetcar level of the bridge is a hidden treasure. Experience the original streetcar stations, tracks, unique views of the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie and other nearby bridges.Construction began in June 1912 and opened Nov. 22, 1917. The Veterans Memorial Bridge was celebrated as the world’s largest double-deck, reinforced concrete structure and was a major hub for commuter transportation until the discontinuation of streetcar service in 1954. In 1976, the Veterans Memorial Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This tour is made possible with generous support from Cuyahoga County.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES FOR THIS SPECIAL TOUR:

• Tours are by reservation only and require a signed release form. An email with a link to the digital release form will be sent a week prior to your tour date.
• A valid ID for guests ages 18 + must be presented. Guests under 18 are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
• WALK-UPS: Unlike other Take a Hike tours, this tour requires advance reservation and space is limited. Walk-ups can be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis ONLY upon a scheduled reservation cancellation or no shows.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your ticketed departure time as your reserved space will be voided and given to any walk-up guests beginning 10 minutes before the tour.
• The tour will depart promptly at the scheduled tour time.
• The streetcar level is clean, safe and very old. The ¾ mile length has remnants of track, subway lanes and uneven pavement so it’s recommended to wear closed toe, comfortable shoes. The route is also wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• The tours will be held rain or shine, it is a covered space.
• Note there are NO public restrooms at or around the bridge.
• Upon completion of the tour, guests can walk back along the upper level with vast views of some points of interest highlighted on the tour, or can ride back via the complimentary looping shuttle which can accommodate 25 people at a time.

TAKE A HIKE:offers 14 unique in-person neighborhood guided tours from June through September. Learn more at takeahikecle.com

Please Donate - TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated.

About the TAKE A HIKE: A program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation with generous support from Ohio & Erie Canalway and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Since 2008, more than 50,000 people have enjoyed in-person and self-guided tours!

The interactive walking tours are 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 development, historic preservation, and Cleveland's role in American history. New development projects are also highlighted. Along the way, you'll meet important figures from Cleveland’s past, portrayed by actors and actresses, who will share with you their stories.

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About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - HGNC is 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting the continued re-development of our unique, historic district in downtown Cleveland into a vibrant commercial, entertainment, and residential neighborhood. For more information, visit www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com.

Image Source: Cuyahoga County, "Bridge Tour" 2023