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Walking Tour: Chicago's Prairie Ave Dist. - Street of the Elite

Walking Tour: Chicago's Prairie Ave Dist. - Street of the Elite

Overview

This extraordinary tour of the Prairie Ave District is one not to be missed.

Get a sense for how Chicago's wealthiest residents lived around the turn of the century and what remains today. This unique Chicago tour begins with an exploration of one of the city's newly-revitalized spaces: The stunning Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.

A short ride on the Green Line takes us to the Prairie Ave District, home to many historic sites such as Motor Row, the former Chess Records and the oldest house in the city. As we wander along Prairie Ave, we're treated to historic mansions and a beautiful park. The highlights of the tour, however, are TWO private, docent-led mini tours at the national landmark Second Presbyterian Church (with its many Tiffany windows) and the Glessner House. We'll also take a mid-tour break at a local employee-owned/woman-owned cafe. Then we board the train back to the Loop for our final stop (and a sweet treat) at the elegant Palmer House Hotel.

City: Chicago

Tue 17 Jun

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Starting at $80.00

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Tue 17 Jun

Starting at $80.00

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What's Included

Transit tickets

Church and Glessner House donation/fee

Local expert guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators

What To Expect

Chess Records

After a brief stroll from the Cermak L station, guests will learn about the building that produced some of the most well-known and influential Blues music of Chicago.

Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago

Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.

Glessner House Museum

Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.

Clarke House Museum

Guests will see the oldest house in Chicago and learn how elite Chicagoans lived at the turn of the century.

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

After our train ride back to the Loop, we'll explore the beautiful interior of this famous building and end the tour with a sweet treat.

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