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About: Chicago Detours is a boutique tour company that tells Chicago stories through in-person tours, virtual tours, and custom content for corporate groups and special events. We are passionate about connecting people to places and each other through the power of storytelling.
What Was the Opening Day of the 1893 World’s Fair Like?
The opening day of the 1893 World’s Fair was a big deal! Chicago welcomed visitors from around the world to the opening ceremony of the
Was Marijuana Legal During Prohibition?
Was marijuana legal during the Prohibition Era in Chicago? Guests have asked some variation of that countless times when we’re discussing that time of gangsters
How We Designed the “Badass Women” Virtual Event
Our “Badass Women of History” virtual event has been getting a lot of attention, with interviews on NBC Chicago, WBEZ, WGN Radio and more. We’re
How to Connect Teams with Virtual Events
If you’re reading this, then you know that team-building events are essential for remote teams. With the explosion in virtual event options out there, it
A Transparent Review of Our 2020
We here at Chicago Detours annually take a look back on the journey our small business has taken over the year. The reflection for 2020
Gifts for People Who Love Chicago
People who love Chicago appreciate gifts that show some Chicago pride and explore the stories of our city’s architecture and history. At least – this is
We Want to Curate the Best Virtual Experiences about Chicago
When I wrote for the Chicago Detours blog last spring, it was about our “temporary transition” to offering virtual experiences. Months later, virtual experiences are
2020 Shop Local Gift Guide from Chicago Detours
We’ve made it through a year unlike any other and hope to help you ring it out in good cheer with our 2020 Shop Local
About the Badass Women Journal
About the Badass Women Journal We designed the Badass Women Journal for the freaking fantastic folks of our future. We have been promoting women’s history
How to Become a Virtual Tour Events Company
All of the sudden Chicago Detours is temporarily a virtual tour company! It’s a new and unexpected change for our small business, as are many things for
Disastrous Decisions Impacted Chicago During the 1918 Flu Epidemic
The 1918 flu outbreak, both globally and in Chicago, is the event which most clearly antecedes today’s Coronavirus pandemic. Chicago suffered over 8,000 deaths due
How Has Chicago Responded to Historic Epidemics?
How has the city of Chicago responded to previous epidemics in our history? The current Coronavirus pandemic has shuttered Chicago unlike any other event in living
