Downtown Cleveland: Old & New Must-See Attractions Walking Audio Tour

Welcome to Cleveland, Ohio! This self guided audio tour takes you through the city’s oldest part, originally planned by land surveyor Moses Cleaveland in the 18th century. The tour begins at the historic Tower City Center, a complex of offices, shops, and train station topped by the iconic Terminal Tower. From there, step onto the original town center, Cleveland Public Square, and stroll through nearby Mall Park while learning about the 20th century Group Plan that shaped the heart of the city. You will pass by the monumental City Hall, each building with its own unique history, and enjoy stories about Cleveland’s development over the centuries.

Continue your journey to the lakeside and marvel at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, where you can trace the evolution of rock music. Visit the Playhouse Square theaters, built in the 1920s, and admire their striking architectural details. Walk past Cleveland’s oldest Erie Street Cemetery, which once marked the city’s edge. Finally, conclude the tour at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, and learn about its rapid rise to success in 1994. This tour offers a perfect mix of architecture, history, and culture, showing how Cleveland’s present blends with its past while letting you explore at your own pace.