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Historic Fourth Street Walking Tour
Saunter along the slate sidewalks lining the brick street to visit Massillon’s historic Fourth Street. The rich history and architectural excellence of the town’s grandest old neighborhood qualify it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Savor an exterior look at the mansions spanning a century of design (1830s to 1930s), the homes of Massillon’s entrepreneurs and bankers, prominent families who hosted Presidents McKinley and Garfield, and humanitarians who harbored fugitive slaves.
2 HOURS | $5 PER PERSON | NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | (DIFFICULT FOR WHEELCHAIRS)
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Massillon Cemetery Walking Tour
Take a leisurely two-hour stroll through Massillon Cemetery to learn the history of the
community, the cemetery, and the National Register residence. Walkers will see monuments commemorating individuals who contributed to Massillon’s history, some to the nation, some
to the world: inventors, industrialists, philanthropists, military heroes, and political leaders.
The beautiful cemetery architectural examples—mausoleums and monuments from the 1840s to the present—are sheltered by an ancient tree canopy.
2 HOURS | $5 PER PERSON | NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | (DIFFICULT FOR WHEELCHAIRS)
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Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Revisit the history and architecture of Massillon's downtown to learn about the canal, early businesses, National Register sites, and the people who built the town. Stories include the fire at First Methodist Church, human flies, the Washington’s birthday flood, military monuments, and airplanes built in the upper floor of a downtown building. Imagine Coxey’s march mustering here, streetcars lining the center of the street, a fire consuming a full city block, and unfettered gambling.
2 HOURS | $5 PER PERSON | NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | (WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE)
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Children’s Downtown Tour and Treasure Hunt
Students in third grade and older can enjoy a central downtown tour to learn about the origins of Massillon, the canal, the memorials, famous Massillon people, streetcars, downtown buildings, and the award-winning murals. Turn the experience into a scavenger hunt with a take-home souvenir booklet. Combine the tour with a visit to the Massillon Museum, Massillon Municipal Court, a picnic on Duncan Plaza, or a stop at the Massillon Public Library. We might even get to wave to the mayor!
FLEXIBLE TIME | 15 PERSON MINIMUM | $5 PER PERSON | ADD $3 PER PERSON FOR TREASURE HUNT BOOK
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Downtown History Hounds
Enjoy a slow stroll through historic downtown Massillon with your canine sidekick. Learn about the buildings, businesses, people, and events that have molded the town. Dogs must mix well with others and remain on their leashes. Owners are responsible for water and cleaning up after their dogs.
2 HOURS | $5 PER PERSON | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | (WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE)
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Tuscarawas River Walk
Schedule a narrated walk on the levee to view the town and the beautiful Tuscarawas River from a fresh vantage point to learn about the town’s canal days, floods, and the massive flood control project.
2 HOURS | $5 PER PERSON | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | (DIFFICULT FOR WHEELCHAIRS)
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Motorcoach Step-on Service
Customized local tours can include attractions such as: four murals, three National Register churches, the historic Lincoln Theatre, Veterans Memorial and the Medal of Honor Memorial parks, Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, historic Fourth Street, and additional specific interests of the group. Interior tours can often be arranged. Step-on tours may be combined with a visit to the Massillon Museum at any time and Spring Hill Historic Home and the Five Oaks mansion as available.
Group lunch options are available in one of the few remaining private city clubs in the nation, in an old canal warehouse, in an American grill-style restaurant in Massillon’s former “Little Chicago” lawless area—complete with raucous tales from a man who grew up there, or on the deck at the towpath trailhead.
FLEXIBLE TIME | $100 PER HOUR
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