Downtown Cleveland Public Art Walking Tour

Cleveland, US

Highlights

  • Explore the diverse public art forms
  • Learn about the artists and their connections to Cleveland
  • Visit historical statues of Jesse Owens and Commodore Perry
  • Capture memorable photos with the iconic Free Stamp
  • Discover hidden gems like the famous Life Is Sharing the Same Park Bench mural

Meeting Point

We meet at the Statue of Mayor Tom Johnson (man sitting in a chair) on the northside of Public Square. The statue is across the street from the Old Stone Church , the only church on Public Square.

Meeting point

116 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 , United States

End point

End Point

We meet at the Statue of Mayor Tom Johnson (man sitting in a chair) on the northside of Public Square. The statue is across the street from the Old Stone Church , the only church on Public Square.

Meeting point

116 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Public Square

We will begin with the statue of Mayor Tom Johnson learning about Mayor Johnson, his importance to Cleveland and the artist of the statue. We then head toward the Cuyahoga County Courthouse, checking out of works like Portal by Isamu Noguchi along our path.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Cuyahoga County Courthouse

We will enter the Courthouse (when open to the public). Government issued IDs and the passing through a metal detector are required to enter the building. We will look at the works inside and outside the building, including murals, a magnificent stained glass window and statues of Jefferson and Hamilton.

Duration 35 minutes
3

Fort Huntington Park

We will visit the statues of Jesse Owens, Gold Medal Olympian and Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the Hero of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 and discuss their connections to Cleveland.

Duration 20 minutes
4

Free Stamp

The Free Stamp is always a favorite photo op of Clevelanders and visitors alike. This giant rubber stamp is not where it was originally intended to go nor displayed as it was originally intended.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Downtown

As we explore downtown we to visit a famous mural from 1969, Life Is Sharing the Same Park Bench, our famous Rock Boxes that line E. 9th St. as well as other sculptures, statues. We will also see art outside the Federal Reserve of Cleveland, the Cleveland Public Library and the Federal Building, returning back to Public Square .

Duration 35 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What our experts say

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    Grab a coffee at Old Stone Church nearby.
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    Check out the murals on E. 9th St.
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    Bring a camera for great photo ops!
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    Visit the Cuyahoga County Courthouse.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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