The Land of Illuminated Nights.

The Terminal Tower Lights add color to the city’s skyline.

Photo Credit: Lance Aerial

The Tower Lights

The iconic Terminal Tower Lights are a staple of Downtown Cleveland, with hundreds of custom lightings each year that highlight local events, charities, awareness campaigns, significant national and international events, and so much more!

Photo Credit: Gabe Wasylko

Terminal Tower Lights and Illuminate CLE

Terminal Tower doesn’t shine alone. Five other historic downtown properties in the K&D Group’s portfolio — the Residences at Halle, 668, Hanna, Leader, The Electric Building, and Post Office Plaza — light up each night in whatever color the Tower is glowing.

In partnership with Destination Cleveland’s Illuminate CLE lighting program, the Tower Lights extends beyond the Terminal Tower building, bringing bold, dynamic lighting displays to the heart of Public Square, transforming the cityscape into a vibrant, immersive, and illuminating experience every hour, on the hour, from dusk until 11:00 pm following the Tower’s schematic.

Learn more about Illuminate CLE here!

Tower Lights are made possible by:

Karen M. Fanger and Douglas E. Price III (K&D Group)

Lighting & Software Infrastructure provided by Vincent Lighting and Planet NRG

Additional Support Team: Aaron Price, Paul Sasek, Doug Price IV, Hank Picozzi, Steve Schlegel, Matt Driggs, Allan Mitschke, and Taine Gilliam.

Observation Deck Self-Guided Tours

$5 per person

The Terminal Tower rises up 771 feet above Public Square in downtown Cleveland, and is one of the most iconic and recognizable buildings in the city.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the 42nd floor. Please limit yourself to approximately 15 minutes.

No walk-up ticket sales are available, please get your tickets in advance. No food or drink will be permitted, thank you for your consideration.

All sales are final, NO Exceptions Unfortunately, we do not provide refunds for inclement weather or any other reason.

April Lightings

Lighting displays run from 4:00 AM to sunrise and from sunset to 3:59 AM the following morning.

The Team Behind the Tower Lights:

Aaron Price, Paul Sasek, Doug Price IV, Hank Picozzi, Steve Schlegel, Matt Driggs.


Made Possible by Karen M. Fanger and Douglas E. Price, III


Lighting & Software Infrastructure provided by Vincent Lighting and Planet NRG

Maintaining the lights has been a collective effort spanning many years and many hands. While we can’t name everyone, we’re thankful for each person who has played a part in keeping this icon shining.

  • "Always love looking at the tower, especially when it lights up for different sports teams colors."

    —Cleveland Resident

  • "We took my nephew for an observation deck tour, he is obsessed with skyscrapers. It's a cool old building. It wasn't very busy and we had a nice clear view. There were bathrooms up there too which was nice."

    Observation Deck Tour Visitor, Bethany W.

  • "Looking at the building from the outside is pretty cool. It's often lit up at night really highlighting the building’s Gothic architecture, bringing attention to the arches, carvings, and other intricate details on the exterior. It’s a great way to celebrate events and causes while also showing off the historic beauty of the building

    - A Cleveland Local, Steve A.

  • "What an amazing story and view of the city in the heart of Cleveland. It was wonderful to learn some of the history of the importance of this building. A definite stop while in town."

    Tower Visitor, Marilyn M.

  • "Great historical building in the center of downtown. The observation deck is a must for anyone! Take the elevator to the 42nd floor. The historical detail has been preserved and you can see all of Cleveland!"

    Tower Visitor, Marc B.

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