Albany Park
May 15 July 17 October 30 10 am–2:30 pm

More Albany Parkers were born around the globe than any other Chicago community's residents. Begin in this sprawling neighborhood visiting local treasure Indian Boundary Park before enjoying light refreshments at Superdawg Drive-In. Travel its "Bungalow Belt", spot urban wildlife roaming the 155-acre North Park Village (once the Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium site) and leisurely walk North Park University campus, along the river. End at the serene Cambodian American Heritage Museum.

Beautiful Beverly    
March 20 July 24 October 30 10 am–2:30 pm

Trees galore, historic homes—including the country's largest cache of architect Walter Burley Griffin designs—beautiful parks and lovely churches distinguish Beverly Hills. And winding streets wow at every turn. Join a discussion at the Ingersoll-Blackwelder House, a privately owned historic residence. Delight in refreshments at a local restaurant in Beverly's charming shopping district. Drop by Beverly Arts Center for a look at its current exhibits and performance schedule.

Daniel Burnham's Chicago - New Tour!
June 19 August 14 10 am–2:30 pm

Able to raise tall buildings into the sky, drape a park necklace around a toddling town, keep a lakefront for public play and plan a city, all as never before. Is it genius? Is it fearless creativity? Is it an impresario? It's architect Daniel Burnham! Get inside his life and career at the Chicago Cultural Center illustrated slide lecture, and up close with some of his most celebrated accomplishments and designs.

Devon Avenue
June 12 September 18 10 am–2:30 pm

Cruise through the Bryn Mawr Avenue [national] Historic District before reaching Devon. Set off on foot for a guided discovery. Find exotic delicacies in international delis and grocers. Browse sparkling jewelry stores and colorful sari shops, and sample Indian taste treats along the way. Come across Devon Avenue's Jewish roots to the east and later, its Croatian legacy during a short discussion at Angel Guardian Croatian Catholic Church (subject to availability).

Great Cemeteries of Chicago    
Dates Below 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Arrive at the city's most famous resting place, Graceland Cemetery, for a unique twist on defining moments and key players. View eye-catching architecture and art honoring Chicago leaders, politicians and everyday citizens including architects Louis Sullivan and Daniel Burnham, retailer Marshall Field and hotelier Potter Palmer. At Rosehill's vast Mausoleum, unearth little-known accounts, peer through awe-inspiring Tiffany windows and find opulent tombs of notable families. Wear comfy shoes.

Historic Bronzeville
May 1 October 2 10 am–2:30 pm

Aleading 20th-century African American community, Bronzeville is moving toward a modern-day revitalization. Travel throughout this quiet neighborhood, and tap into past and present at DuSable Museum of African American History, a major independent institution. Observe youths and adults in action at Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center, offering opportunities through cultural entrepreneurship. Finish up at one of the lovely area galleries, Gallery Guichard.

Hyde Park & Kenwood
April 24 July 24 September 25 10 am–2:30 pm

Here's where lakefront vistas, architecture, ancient history and Nobel Prizes meet. Admire Kenwood dwellings including President Barack Obama's. Enter Hyde Park's Art Deco–style St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church,** by noted architect Barry Byrne. On the University of Chicago campus, enjoy the world-famous Oriental Institute Museum's Egyptian, Iraqi and Persian antiquities, and Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.** At tour's end, stroll the enchanting, lakeside Osaka Garden on Jackson Park's Wooded Island.

** Subject to availability

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Six Corners - New Tour!
April 17 July 10 November 6 10 am–2:30 pm

Both Jefferson Park and Portage Park's peaceful residential streets surround busy far-north hubs such as Six Corners. At Portage Theater, discuss its restoration, 1920s beaux-arts interiors, and audiences then and now. Look into spiritual and architectural matters at the Spanish Revival–style Our Lady of Victory Church.** Go behind the scenes at Gateway Theater, serving Jefferson Park's thriving Polish population alongside others, and Jefferson Park Masonic Temple.

**subject to availability

Land of Lincoln   
May 8 August 14 10 am–2:30 pm

Trace Illinois son Abe Lincoln's political arc. The Young Lincoln statue in Senn Park marks an 1860 presidential campaign stop. Enjoy The Chicago Lincoln in Lincoln Square and Lincoln Restaurant's light fare. It's a friendly talk on the Lincoln-Douglas Debates at Stephen A. Douglas Tomb and Monument. View Lincoln, The Orator near Oak Woods Cemetery Civil War graves. In Lincoln Park, stand in awe of the Standing Lincoln and Chicago History Museum Lincoln memorabilia.

Little Italy    
May 22 August 28 10 am–2:30 pm

Late 1800s Southern Italians and Sicilians settled this Near West Side jewel, then hosting Chicago's largest Italian population. Muse on early Italian heritage during the private tour-discussion at national landmark Jane Addams Hull- House Museum. Hit Taylor Street for refreshments at a local Italian restaurant before a guided walk through the neighborhood's quiet, tree-lined streets. Finish with a short talk at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii.** Bellissimo!

** subject to availability

Pilsen & Little Village
June 5 September 11 10 am–2:30 pm

Viva, Pilsen and Little Village! Together, they're one of the country's largest Mexican and Mexican American communities. Scope out Little Village's 26th Street. This top-shopping destination offers many diverse establishments including authentic dulcerías (sweet shops), restaurants and panaderías (bakeries). In Pilsen, visit a local church** and view several bold, expressive murals and mosaics en route to the nation's largest and accredited Latino museum, the National Museum of Mexican Art.

** subject to availability

Pullman Historic District             
May 8 August 7 September 11
10 am–2:30 pm

Pullman Historic District—the first planned industrial town, created by George M. Pullman of Pullman Palace Car Company—is a city, state and national historic landmark. Architect Solon Beman designed this 1896 World's Most Perfect Town. The exploration is afoot with a short historical presentation inside the Pullman Visitor Center. On a comprehensive walking tour, visit Greenstone Church** and the celebrated Hotel Florence for a restoration update and tour.

** subject to availability

South Chicago - New Tour!
June 26 October 2 10 am–2:30 pm

Long-standing industrial pockets on the far-south shore, South Chicago and Southeast Chicago are "going green". Take stock of the old U.S. Steel South Works site slated for reuse in a LEED-certified eco-friendly community. Visit Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church** founded for Polish immigrants, whose later arrivals for steel jobs soared. And find a National Shrine at Chicago's oldest Mexican parish** before discovering a Chicago landmark, Calumet Park Field House.

** subject to availability

South Shore Neighborhoods
March 27 July 17 10 am–2:30 pm
                                     
After the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, South Shore became a middle-class sensation. Alive with such cultural, historical and architectural landmarks as the intriguing South Shore Cultural Center, South Shore, Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing offer much. Visit Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church,** and spy the restored New Regal Theater. Expect more pleasurable viewing at the award-winning Gary Comer Youth Center, whose John Ronan Architect design supports local kids' activities.

Wicker Park & Ukrainian Village - New Tour!  
June 5 August 21 October 9
10 am–2:30 pm
 
You've hit upon two distinct West Town neighborhoods. Wicker Park's towering Victorian-era mansions and Ukrainian Village's Eastern European accents hint at divergent origins. Soak up old- and newworld history and culture at Ukrainian National Museum and a local church.** Shop fashionable boutiques in the heart of the oh-so trendy Wicker Park, along Damen and Milwaukee avenues. Meet up for a revealing, walking exploration of Wicker Park and area architecture.

** subject to availability