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See all- Historic Old Town Walking Tour1536 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL
Warm weather is here & the walking tour season continues! Join us for a delightful stroll through the fascinating & historic Old Town with a knowledgeable guide, exploring the area's hidden gems and exquisite architecture. It will be a great walk on a lovely warm afternoon to view all the gorgeous homes, churches, iconic businesses and museums! . It's a multi-meetup group event!
THIS IS A PAID PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR OF THE BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD WITH AN EXPERT CHICAGO GUIDE. $20 per person. As you might know, I have become a official tour guide! Please check out another walking tour that I have developed for the Old Town area.
Beginning on the famous Sedgwick Brown Line station, we will walk throughout the Old Town neighborhood. The tour will take you through the rich history of the area, the business district, several famous comedy venues, interesting architecture, artist colonies and beautiful churches
The tour is approx 2.2 miles of walking outside so wear good walking shoes and proper outdoor clothing for the Chicago weather.
Please keep in mind that the tour Ends about 3-4 blocks from where we start so park accordingly if you drive. We start at the Brown Line Sedgwick stop at 1536 N Sedgwick St. and end at the former Bijou Theater at 1349 N Wells so it is an easy walk back your car depending on where you park
BRING WATER, hand sanitizer and good walking shoes. I cannot guarantee how many washroom facilities will be available so please plan accordingly. We will go to Orso's Italian Restaurant or Broken English Taco Pub after the walk.
EVERYONE PAYS $20 UPFRONT AT THE START OF THE TOUR.
After the walk, some of us may grab a bite at Orso's Italian Restaurant http://www.orsosrestaurant.com/ or Broken English Tacos.https://www.tacopub.com/old-town All are welcome to join!
First settled by German immigrants in 1850, Old Town is popular with architecture buffs who come to admire its Victorian-era buildings, quaint streets and shops. Tree-lined Wells Street features the revered Second City comedy club, old-school pubs, charming eateries and artisanal coffee shops, as well as quirky boutiques. St. Michael’s Church is one of the few structures in Chicago to survive the Great Fire of 1871.
Many of the streets and alleys, particularly in the Old Town Triangle section, predate the Great Chicago Fire and do not all adhere to a typical Chicago grid pattern
The walkable, narrow streets and historic homes of Old Town give way to a string of high-rises lining the open vistas of lake and parkland. Home to a variety of comedy venues, shops, and mix of old taverns and modern bars, the tiny neighborhood also packs its fair share of entertainment.
No other Chicago neighborhood is like Old Town. Tucked behind high-rises and moments from the vast green space of Lincoln Park, this landmark district has a unique history and diversity. Today diversity adds richness to Old Town from St. Michael's Church—to the Midwest Buddhist Temple.
A few places we will stop are:
1655 N. Sedgwick – Twin Anchors Restaurant
1633 N Cleveland Ave. - St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town
435 N. Menomonee St. Midwest Buddhist Temple
1758 N. Sedgwick – Margie’s Still
1734 N. Wells The Kogen-Miller Studios and Glasner Studio
1710 N. Crilly Court – Henry Gerber House
168 W. Eugenie - Olsen-Hansen Row Houses
1701 N La Salle Dr. - Eugenie Triangle Park
1635 N. Lasalle – Moody Church
1601 N. Clark Street – Chicago History Museum
108 W. Germania Place - Germania Club
230 W. North Ave – The Second City
210 W. North Ave – Pipers Alley
151 W. Burton Place - Sol Kogen and Edgar Miller, architects
155 W. Burton Place – Carl Street Studios
1615 N. Wells – Earl of Old Town
1349 N Wells St Bijou Theater in Old Town Judy Maxwell HomeIf you are taking public transportation please check their website for directions or use google maps or CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
If you are driving there is street parking along Wells and North Ave plus surrounding side streets but pay attention to parking signs especially permit parking
PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!
