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Slavic Village

The Slavic Village Industrial Valley bike route is an 11.4-mile loop starting and ending in the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, showcasing the distinct neighborhood typology common among many Cleveland neighborhoods that developed rapidly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Homes of all varieties neighbor light and heavy manufacturing facilities, commercial corridors and a growing proportion of greenspace and neighborhood amenities. The ride is primarily on off-road trails and bike lanes with some on-street segments. If you download the “Ride with GPS” app, you can send turn by turn instructions right to your phone. You can also view them online. Points of interest include public art, parks and historical points of interest. Much of the planning work to revitalize Slavic Village along this route has been led by Slavic Village Development. Be sure to check with local businesses in the area for potential dining or carry out hours, including Seven Roses, Red Chimney, Saucisson, Daisy’s Ice Cream (all on Fleet Avenue), Bum’s Saloon (Broadway) and East 49th Tavern (Cuyahoga Heights), among others. Share in the comments your favorite new discovery in Slavic Village!

Union Miles

Cleveland’s Union Miles neighborhood has followed a transitional ethnic and economic history, with numerous community groups, industries and market cycles occurring over the years. Learn more about its diverse legacy and initiatives underway, striving to eliminate economic and social barriers for the community moving forward. Contact Union Miles Development Corporation to learn more. Discover new places, and tell us what you learned about Union Miles’ place in Cleveland’s history!

AsiaTown Cleveland

Walk through the decades in AsiaTown, home to many generations of New American families. As you walk through the neighborhood, soak in all senses of HOME - smells of incense and cooking, sights of home gardens and door hangings. Wander off the path for a unique perspective on AsiaTown's worker cottage-style homes and gardens. Fuel up with bubble tea, wontons, sweet and savory buns, and waffles before you start or along your walk! All AsiaTown restaurants are currently open for take-out or dining in - visit www.asiatowncleveland.org/explore for dining destinations.

Cleveland Heights Forest Hill Historic District

Development in Cleveland Heights’ Forest Hill neighborhood began in 1909, creating one of the first residential communities in the now historic inner-ring suburb. Follow the tour route through this neighborhood, exploring the many architectural styles of the area’s grand HOMES and visit the Coventry Road commercial district along the way. Be sure to listen to the HOMEchat with Keesha Allen, Director of the Home Repair Resource Center, either before or during your tour, to hear how her organization is doing their part to ensure these HOMES remain for years to come.

Shaker Heights Historic Tours

The City of Shaker Heights’ Landmarks Commission has designed a series of themed walking and driving/biking tours of the city's grand HOMES and tree lined boulevards. With twenty-four different tours to choose from that span all modes of transportation options, designed to feature prominent architects or neighborhoods, and even include a historic cemetery scavenger hunt, there’s something for all ages and abilities to enjoy! This list will keep you entertained all summer long. Don’t forget to listen to Keesha Allen’s HOMEchat to hear about preserving and maintaining historic HOMES through the work of the Home Repair Resource Center.

Downtown Cleveland

For the 2020 season, the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation’s annual Take-a-Hike Tours are virtual! Downtown Cleveland has reached a milestone with 20,000 people now calling its neighborhoods HOME. With a goal to expand that to 30,000, this is a great opportunity to see all that Downtown has to offer. These self-guided, virtual tours are available on-demand, using your mobile device’s GPS to follow the routes, provide audio narrations, and videos with actors portraying important figures that have shaped the city’s history. The first three tours were made available in July, with more to follow each month from August through October!

Detroit Shoreway/EcoVillage

Detroit Shoreway Community Development Corporation, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, City of Cleveland, partners, and residents founded Cleveland EcoVillage in 1998 centered on four core areas; green building and affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, greenspace and local food, and community involvement. Located within a quarter-mile walk of the West 65th-Lorain Rapid Station, this tour showcases how residents and organizations have come together to highlight sustainability in this Lake Erie waterfront neighborhood. Check out the HOMEchat with Jessica Trivisonno to learn more about the neighborhood for your visit!

Berea's Coe Lake

Coe Lake in the center of the City of Berea has been the focal point for the City for its entire history, from sandstone quarry to now recreational park. Now the newly renovated and expanded Coe Lake Park is offering more entertainment and recreational options to a wider audience. Follow the trail around the lake to explore the park, and then visit downtown Berea’s “Triangle” before taking a stroll through the Baldwin Wallace campus.