🍻 🧱 Beer, Bricks & the Berlin Wall: Lincoln Square Tour 🥨

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🍻 🧱 Beer, Bricks & the Berlin Wall: Lincoln Square Tour 🥨
Stroll through this European-style North Side neighborhood and uncover stories of immigrants, industry, and art in a vibrant, ever-evolving Chicago community.
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📅 Saturday, July 5, 2025
🕚 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Start: Western Brown Line Station – 4648 N. Western Ave
🎯 End: Queen of Angels Church – 2330 W. Sunnyside Ave
💥 Cost: $20 per person (paid at start — Cash, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo accepted)
🚶‍♀️ Distance: Approx. 2 miles outdoors
⚠️ Note: The tour ends ~2 blocks from where we start. Plan your parking accordingly—it’s an easy walk back if you park in between.
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🚶‍♂️ What to Expect
✅ ~2 miles of relaxed outdoor walking
✅ European-style shops with Old World flair
✅ Historic churches, theaters, and iconic German businesses
✅ Chicago immigrant history & architecture
✅ Stories of pickles, streetcars, breweries & community

📸While it’s not a formal photo walk, there will be plenty of Instagram-worthy moments! Multi-meetup groups will be attending!

Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, you’ll trace Lincoln Square’s journey from immigrant roots to creative hub. Spots are limited—reserve yours today to get an up-close look at the history, charm, and character of Lincoln Square!
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🏛️ Stops & Highlights
🧱 Berlin Wall Monument at Western Station
🎨 Lincoln Square Mural & Maypole
💊 Merz Apothecary
🪑 Giddings Plaza
🥨 Gene’s Sausage Shop
🌿 Savory Spice Shop
🗽 Abraham Lincoln Statue
🏤 DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
🎥 Davis Theater
🎻 Krause Music Store
🎶 Old Town School of Folk Music
🍺 Niedersachsen Club
📚 Sulzer Regional Library
🍰 Lutz Bakery
🌳 Welles (Gideon) Park
⛪ Queen of Angels Church
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🍽️ Optional After-Tour Lunch
After our walk, some of us will grab a bite at:
🍗 Luella’s Southern Kitchen
🥪 Jerry’s Sandwiches
🥨 Gene’s Sausage Shop
⚠️ Bring cash if joining for lunch, as some venues don’t do separate checks!
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👟 What to Bring
✅ Good walking shoes
✅ Water
✅ Sunscreen/hat
✅ Weather-appropriate clothing for Chicago summer
💵 Cost: $20 per person – please pay at the start of the tour
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🚗 Parking & Transit Tips
• Metered parking on Lincoln, Western & Lawrence
• Free street parking on side streets (watch permit signs)
• Easy CTA access via Western Brown Line
• Plan your route with the CTA Trip Planner
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📌 RSVP & No-Show Policy
✅ Please keep your RSVP up to date.
✅ No-shows without updates hurt planning for everyone.
✅ Cutoff time to update your RSVP is the event start time.
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Come experience Lincoln Square like never before! Let’s explore its Old World charm, German heritage, and diverse small businesses together on a lovely summer Saturday morning.