Chicago's Lincoln Park: Guns, Guitars & Gangster
Venture through one of Chicago’s well-known neighborhoods, Lincoln Park. Famous for hidden gems, hired guns, and hot guitars. DePaul University has been surrounded by urban legends and long-standing rumors of hidden tunnels beneath the campus used during Prohibition. The Biograph Theatre historic site is infamous as the location where notorious gangster John Dillinger was fatally ambushed by FBI agents in 1934. Kingston Mines has seen its share of drama, with rumors of secret gambling operations and mob connections during its early days. Oz Park ties back to the 1893 World’s Fair, notorious for serial killer H.H. Holmes, who operated his “Murder Castle” in the area. Valentine's Day Massacre where seven members of Bugs Moran’s gang were brutally executed. This infamous act of gang violence, widely attributed to Al Capone, marked a turning point in the city’s Prohibition-era crime wars. Beneath the picturesque zoo lies a darker history, as it was built on top of a former cemetery.
Departure Point
- Tour starts at the intersection of Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton at De Paul University courtyard at the corner of Fullerton/Halsted. Just a few minutes walk from the Fullerton Red line walking east. Chipotle is directly across the street from courtyard.
Return Details
- The tour ends at Lincoln Park, the park which the neighborhood is named after. You will be steps away from visiting the Lincoln Park Conservatory or the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E Balbo Ave, Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University has been surrounded by urban legends, including tales of ghostly sightings in its dormitories and long-standing rumors of hidden tunnels beneath the campus used during Prohibition.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Biograph Theatre
2433 N Lincoln Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
Biograph Theatre/Dillinger Alley: This historic site is infamous as the location where notorious gangster John Dillinger was fatally ambushed by FBI agents in 1934, leading to whispers of his ghost lingering in the alley.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kingston Mines
Kingston Mines, Illinois
Known as a legendary blues club, Kingston Mines has seen its share of drama, with rumors of secret gambling operations and mob connections during its early days.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oz Park
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, Illinois
Oz Park/World’s Fair: While a family-friendly park today, the area ties back to the 1893 World’s Fair, notorious for serial killer H.H. Holmes, who operated his “Murder Castle” in the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Clark Street
N Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
On February 14, 1929, seven members of Bugs Moran’s gang were brutally executed by gunmen disguised as police officers in a garage on Chicago's North Side. This infamous act of gang violence, widely attributed to Al Capone, marked a turning point in the city’s Prohibition-era crime wars.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 2121 N Hudson Ave
2121 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
The Cider House is linked to whispers of speakeasy operations during Prohibition, surviving the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St, , Chicago, Illinois
Beneath the picturesque zoo lies a darker history, as it was built on top of a former cemetery, sparking countless stories about ghostly apparitions and eerie encounters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2 Hour Walking tour of Lincoln Park
- Live Commentary from Professional Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tours By Foot - Chicago in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Venture through one of Chicago’s well-known neighborhoods, Lincoln Park. Famous for hidden gems, hired guns, and hot guitars. DePaul University has been surrounded by urban legends and long-standing rumors of hidden tunnels beneath the campus used during Prohibition. The Biograph Theatre historic site is infamous as the location where notorious gangster John Dillinger was fatally ambushed by FBI agents in 1934. Kingston Mines has seen its share of drama, with rumors of secret gambling operations and mob connections during its early days. Oz Park ties back to the 1893 World’s Fair, notorious for serial killer H.H. Holmes, who operated his “Murder Castle” in the area. Valentine's Day Massacre where seven members of Bugs Moran’s gang were brutally executed. This infamous act of gang violence, widely attributed to Al Capone, marked a turning point in the city’s Prohibition-era crime wars. Beneath the picturesque zoo lies a darker history, as it was built on top of a former cemetery.
Departure Point
- Tour starts at the intersection of Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton at De Paul University courtyard at the corner of Fullerton/Halsted. Just a few minutes walk from the Fullerton Red line walking east. Chipotle is directly across the street from courtyard.
Return Details
- The tour ends at Lincoln Park, the park which the neighborhood is named after. You will be steps away from visiting the Lincoln Park Conservatory or the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E Balbo Ave, Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University has been surrounded by urban legends, including tales of ghostly sightings in its dormitories and long-standing rumors of hidden tunnels beneath the campus used during Prohibition.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Biograph Theatre
2433 N Lincoln Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
Biograph Theatre/Dillinger Alley: This historic site is infamous as the location where notorious gangster John Dillinger was fatally ambushed by FBI agents in 1934, leading to whispers of his ghost lingering in the alley.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kingston Mines
Kingston Mines, Illinois
Known as a legendary blues club, Kingston Mines has seen its share of drama, with rumors of secret gambling operations and mob connections during its early days.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oz Park
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, Illinois
Oz Park/World’s Fair: While a family-friendly park today, the area ties back to the 1893 World’s Fair, notorious for serial killer H.H. Holmes, who operated his “Murder Castle” in the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Clark Street
N Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
On February 14, 1929, seven members of Bugs Moran’s gang were brutally executed by gunmen disguised as police officers in a garage on Chicago's North Side. This infamous act of gang violence, widely attributed to Al Capone, marked a turning point in the city’s Prohibition-era crime wars.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 2121 N Hudson Ave
2121 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
The Cider House is linked to whispers of speakeasy operations during Prohibition, surviving the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St, , Chicago, Illinois
Beneath the picturesque zoo lies a darker history, as it was built on top of a former cemetery, sparking countless stories about ghostly apparitions and eerie encounters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2 Hour Walking tour of Lincoln Park
- Live Commentary from Professional Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tours By Foot - Chicago in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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