Walking Tour: Chicago Prairie Ave District - Street of the Elite
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.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Meet your guide and kick things off with a tour of this historic hotel.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Chess Records, 2120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1713
Guests will learn about the building that produced some of the most well-known and influential Blues music of Chicago.
Stop At: Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 1936 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1604
Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Clarke House Museum, 1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1308
Guests will see the oldest house in Chicago and learn how elite Chicagoans lived at the turn of the century.
Stop At: Glessner House Museum, 1800 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-1320
Guests will receive a private docent-led mini tour.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Spoke & Bird Cafe (South Loop), 205 E 18th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Take a break and enjoy a snack at this unique employee-owned/woman-owned cafe (purchases optional).
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608
Explore the beautiful interior of this famous building and end with a sweet treat (purchases optional).
Duration: 20 minutes
Inclusions
- Transit tickets
- Church and Glessner House donation/fee
- Local expert guide
- Entry/Admission - Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago
- Entry/Admission - Glessner House Museum
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Should be able to climb stairs as not all train stations are equipped with elevators
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Masks are optional. Proof of vaccination not required.
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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