🍂 Explore Oak Park: Wright, Hemingway & Fall Beauty Combined! 🏡

🍂 Explore Oak Park: Wright, Hemingway & Fall Beauty Combined! 🏡

🏡 Fall Escape: Discover Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright & Hemingway Gems! 🍂

🍁 Looking for a fall escape close to home? Join us for a guided walking tour through historic Oak Park, one of Chicagoland’s most beautiful and culturally rich communities! This curated stroll highlights the architecture, history, and creativity that define this charming suburb — from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie masterpieces to the Hemingway family legacy.

📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:20 PM
📍 Start: U.S. Post Office, 901 Lake Street, Oak Park
📍 End: Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum, 339 N Oak Park Ave
💰 Cost: $20 (cash preferred; Zelle, Venmo, PayPal accepted)
🚶‍♀️ Distance: About 2.2 miles outdoors
⚠️ Tip: Walk ends about 4 blocks from the start — if driving, consider parking midway

📸 It’s not a photo walk but trust us—you’ll want your camera!

🎤 Led by a passionate, knowledgeable guide (that’s me!), this walk is perfect for architecture buffs, history lovers, and curious Chicagoans.

🔎 What You’ll See & Learn:
📮 U.S. Post Office (Starting Point)
⛪ Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple
🌳 Austin Gardens
🏠 Frank W. Thomas House
🏡 Laura Gale House
🏠 Peter A. Beachy House
🏡 Hills–DeCaro House
🏠 Arthur Heurtley House
🏡 Nathan G. Moore House
🏠 Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
🏡 Robert P. Parker House
🏠 Walter Gale House
🏛️ International Mansion
🏠 Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
🏡 Charles E. Roberts Stable House
🌸 Elizabeth F. Cheney Mansion

🌳 Why Oak Park?
Oak Park is where Chicago’s creativity and community spirit meet suburban charm. Just west of the city, it boasts the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the world, plus stunning churches, historic mansions, and leafy streets filled with stories. It’s also the birthplace of literary icon Ernest Hemingway and a model of social progress and architectural preservation Whether you’re an architecture lover, history buff, or casual explorer, Oak Park offers the perfect blend of culture, design, and neighborhood warmth.

👟 What to Bring:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water bottle
• Weather-appropriate attire
• $20 tour fee (exact change appreciated; cash preferred but Zelle, Venmo, PayPal accepted)

🍽️ Optional Lunch After the Tour!
Join us for a bite at one of Oak Park’s favorites:
· Hemingway’s Bistro
· Papaspiros
· Amerikas Restaurant

🚗 Getting There:
Driving: Metered parking on Lake St & Oak Park Ave; free on nearby side streets (watch for permit-only zones).

Transit: Use CTA Trip Planner
or Google Maps for directions.
📌 RSVP & No-Show Policy:
✔️ Please keep your RSVP current
🚫 No-shows make future planning tough
🕛 RSVP updates close at the tour start time

✨ Discover Oak Park — where elegance, activism, and architectural beauty converge. Come explore the stories behind the stones on this engaging suburban walk! 🏛️🌳