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Prairie Avenue District Walking Tour: Chicago's Gilded Age Elite

L Stop Tours
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Teresa_B
102 days ago
Tour guide Tom, a native of Chicago, was very knowledgeable. He shared many stories and facts about Chicago. He was gracious and checked in to make sure we were comfortable during the walking. Highly recommend this tour.

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.

Departure Point

  • Find your guide inside lobby, immediately to left
Return Details
  • We end our tour with a sweet treat at this beautiful historic building
Duration4 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603Meet your guide and kick things off with a tour of this historic hotel. Then we'll head to Washington & Wabash to board the Green line train to the Prairie District.Duration: 50 minutesStop At: Chess Records2120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IllinoisAfter 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago1936 S Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisGuests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: The Spoke & Bird (South Loop)205 East 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60616Take a break and enjoy a snack at this unique employee-owned/woman-owned cafe (purchases optional).Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Glessner House Museum1800 S Prairie Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisGuests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Clarke House Museum1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IllinoisGuests will see the oldest house in Chicago and learn how elite Chicagoans lived at the turn of the century. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IllinoisAfter 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.Duration: 40 minutes

Additional Information

  • 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
Inclusions
  • Transit tickets
  • Church and Glessner House donation/fee
  • Local expert guide
Exclusions
  • Food and beverages
Redemption InstructionsPlease arrive at the tour meeting point 15 minutes early to sign a liability waiver if you have not already done so online.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Teresa_B
Tour guide Tom, a native of Chicago, was very knowledgeable. He shared many stories and facts about Chicago. He was gracious and checked in to make sure we were comfortable during the walking. Highly recommend this tour.
W340UGjc
Absolutely wonderful tour! From start to finish, it was a fantastic experience. The architecture was breathtaking, each building telling its own unique story, and I loved how every stop had such rich historical significance. Tom was incredibly knowledgeable, weaving together the past and present with engaging stories that really brought the whole tour to life. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, I’d highly recommend this tour. It’s an immersive journey that’s both informative and visually stunning!
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Tom was a great and passionate tour guide offering many unique stories along the way! Learned so much about a cool area in Chicago you don’t hear about often. It was also nice to stop by a variety of places to have more context throughout the tour. Would highly recommend!!
Marla_A
This was a unique “off the tourist” experience. We loved every minute. Our guide Tom was a wealth of information, had an iPad of historic photos to share, and we took the L rail with him and then had docents scheduled as part of the tour at both the Glessner House & Presbyterian Church. Can’t wait to do another tour! We have spent many years going to downtown Chicago and this gave us a new perspective.
Debra_S
Lots of great historical info on Chicago and beautiful area (S. Prairie Ave.) to walk around. Loved the Palmer House brownie at the end of the tour at the gorgeous Palmer House!

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