Name: 🇺🇦⛪ Steps & Steeples: Explore Ukrainian Village 🏛️🌿
Start: 2025-11-16T10:45:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-16T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church

🇺🇦⛪ **Steps & Steeples: Explore Ukrainian Village** 🏛️🌿

A Sunday fall stroll through one of Chicago’s most beautiful, historic, and culturally rich neighborhoods!

☀️ I know we just had some snow, but it’ll be MUCH warmer this weekend — and it is still good walking weather, so let’s make the most of it! 🚶‍♀️🌆 We’re ending the season with another great neighborhood adventure!

This week, we’ll explore **Ukrainian Village**, a west side gem known for its stunning churches, vibrant cultural institutions, and historic charm. Since it’s a Sunday, we’ll have a special opportunity to step *inside* some of the neighborhood’s beautiful churches while services are open to the public.

Come walk, learn, and enjoy the late fall sunshine with us — it’s a great way to explore Chicago *and* meet new faces! 🌇

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🗓️ **Sunday, November 16, 2025**
🕚 **10:45 AM – 1:00 PM**
📍 **Start:** Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, 739 N. Oakley Blvd.
🎯 **End:** Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave.
🚶‍♀️ **Distance:** \~2\.1 miles \| Easy pace \| Entirely outdoors
💰 **Cost:** $20 per person — paid at start (Cash preferred; Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal accepted)
🚶‍♀️ **Casual pace \| Entirely outdoors**
⚠️ *Note:* Walk ends 1.5 blocks from the start

🔍 **What You’ll See & Learn:**
✅ Stunning Ukrainian churches — architectural marvels inside & out
✅ Stories of immigration, faith, and community from the 19th century to today
✅ Hidden landmarks: museums, murals, former schools, and even a *Shit Fountain*!
✅ The legacy of a neighborhood officially designated “Ukrainian Village” in 1983

📸 Not a dedicated photo walk, but trust us — you’ll want your camera!

🎤 Led by your passionate, ever-curious guide (that’s me!) — perfect for architecture lovers, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys being a tourist in their own city.

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🗺️ **Route Highlights (subject to change):**
• ⛪ **Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church**
• 🏛️ **Ukrainian National Museum**
• 🎭 **Ukrainian Cultural Center**
• 🎨 **Ukrainian Village Mural**
• 🕍 **St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral**
• ✝️ **Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Nicholas**
• 🏘️ **Former St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (now condos)**
• 🕋 **Moorish Science Temple**
• 🇭🇺 **St. Stephen King of Hungary Church**
• 💩 **“Shit Fountain”**
• 🖼️ **Kenar Studios**
• 🚿 **Former Public Bath House**
• 🕊️ **Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral**
• 🖌️ **Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art**

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

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📌 **Quick Logistics:**
✔️ Tour runs rain or shine 🌦️
✔️ Wear comfortable walking shoes & dress for the weather
✔️ Free street parking on side streets (watch signs); metered parking on Chicago Ave, Damen, & Western
✔️ CTA riders can plan their trip at: [https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/](https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/)

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🍽️ **Optional Lunch After the Tour:**
Join us for a delicious post-walk meal at **Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen**, 2201 W. Chicago Ave. — a neighborhood favorite for traditional dishes like varenyky, borscht, and more. 🥟✨
🔗 [https://tryzubchicago.com/](https://tryzubchicago.com/)
💵 **Bring cash if joining for lunch** — some venues don’t split checks!

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✅ Please check in & pay at the start of the tour.
❌ Can’t make it? Update your RSVP — don’t be a no-show!
📞 **Call/text (312) 835-4259** if you’re lost or running late.

🧭 Come walk where faith, history, and culture meet — and experience Ukrainian Village in a whole new light. 🇺🇦💙

Giovina R

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