Beautiful Beverly     NEW IN 2008!
May 10 November 8 10 a.m. –3 p.m.

Among Chicago’s gems is the South Side neighborhood of Beverly, filled with tree-lined streets, historic homes, beautiful parks, lovely churches and family-owned businesses. See one of the largest concentrations of Walter Burley Griffin–designed homes in the country. Visit Beverly’s shopping district, and delight in a discussion and tour of a historic home.

Devon Avenue                        
June 21 August 9 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

While Devon Avenue's surrounding neighborhoods feature many cultures, this tour spotlights the area’s vibrant Indian community. It begins with a traditional welcome at the Indo-AmericanCenter. On a guided walking tour, shopinternational grocery stores, delis, jewelers and saristores. Revisit theIndo-American Center for a discussion of Indian culture in Chicago, and atraditional Indian dance and sari-wrapping demonstration.

Garfield Park & Beyond     
NEW IN 2008!
May 3 August 16 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

In honor of the Terra Foundation for American Art initiative, American Art American City, celebrate the Centennial of the Garfield ParkConservatory with this guided Garfield Park tour including artworks by preeminent American artists. Stop at the park’s striking, gold-domed field house, with time to wander the Market Place** featuring organic produce and more. During visits to historic field houses at Hamilton Park and Sherman Park, view Progressive-era murals. 

**subject to availability

Historic Bronzeville                              
April 19 September 6 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Visit one of the country’s most influential African American communities of the 20th century to explore its history and modern-day renaissance. Travel through Bronzeville's tree-adorned streets before a delightful guided tour at DuSable Museum of African American History. Following a tour and discussion at Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center, visit Gallery Guichard, one of the neighborhood’s newest galleries.

Hyde Park & Kenwood                
April 12 June 14 October 4 
10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Experience two charming lakefront neighborhoods, Hyde Park and Kenwood. View the distinct architectural styles of historic homes and Hyde Park's St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, designed by noted architect Barry Byrne. Enjoy a guided tour at the Oriental Institute Museum and a short visit to view Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. At tour's end, walk through the enchanting Osaka Garden in Jackson Park’s Wooded Island.

Little Italy    
April 26 July 19 October 4
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Southern Italians and Sicilians settled Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, which boasted the city's largest Italian population in the late 1800s. Discover this heritage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii during a short discussion and on a neighborhood walking tour that includes Taylor Street, the main thoroughfare. A private tour and discussion at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, a national historic landmark, concludes the afternoon. 

Pilsen & Little Village
July 12 September 13 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Pilsen and Little Village form one of the nation’s largest Mexican and Mexican American communities. Absorb their culture and heritage on a guided walking tour of Pilsen to view the area's colorful murals. In Little Village, browse one of the city's liveliest shopping districts, 26th Street. Wrap up at the nation’s largest Latino museum, the National Museum of Mexican Art. 

Pullman Historic District             
May 3 July 12 September 20
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
                                      
A national historic landmark, Pullman Historic District was the site of George M. Pullman’s late-1800s model town built to house his Pullman Palace Car Company workers. Begin this exploration at the Pullman Visitor Center. Embark on a comprehensive walking tour that includes the Greenstone Church, and the renowned Hotel Florence for a tour and restoration update.

South Shore Neighborhoods
February 9 November 15 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
                                     
South Shore neighborhoods boomed after the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, becoming home to a prosperous middle class. Today’s tour finds the area alive with cultural, historical and architectural treasures. Go inside the sprawling historic landmark South Shore Cultural Center on a guided tour. Stop at Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church for a discussion. Tour eta Creative Arts Foundation, a leading African American theater company, and join a discussion.

Wicker Park & Bucktown   
April 5 June 14 October 25
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
 
Full of verve, Wicker Park and Bucktown offer visitors a charismatic, eclectic mix of art, architecture and culture. At beautiful St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Bucktown, take a short tour and discuss the church’s architecture. Spend personal time in fashionable boutiques and shops. Explore Historic Wicker Park on an architectural walking tour highlighting area homes and mansions.