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The End of the Chicago Trolley Era
The Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company ceased their tour operations at the end of 2019. That marks the end of an era in Chicago’s
Three Interesting Chicago Date Ideas for History Buffs
Valentine’s Day is nigh, so we have three Chicago date ideas for people who find romance amidst the city’s history and architecture. These activities and
Stay Warm with Indoor Chicago Tours during the Winter
Indoor Chicago tours during winter are the best way to experience the city when the weather is at its worst. A boat tour or an
Sip Hot Chocolate in These 4 Historic Spots
Cozying up with a mug of hot chocolate is an absolute must in the midst of a long Chicago winter. So why not check out
Chicago Highlights Driving Tour Questions Answered!
On our Chicago Highlights Detour 101 we take private tour guests to see a lot of Chicago’s primary tourist attractions which we discuss regularly. Chicago
Decade in Review as a Small Business in Chicago
We are gearing up to celebrate 10 years as a small business here in the fine city of Chicago. The end of the 2010s marks
Five Bars for a Pedway Pub Crawl
A Pedway pub crawl strikes us as the perfect way to bring some cheer to those mysterious underground passages. We’ve been touring the Pedway for
Eat These Six Chicago Holiday Foods
A curious gourmand can find no shortage of interesting and diverse Chicago holiday foods. Our city’s many ethnic communities have gifted hungry folks with a
Best Chicago Books for Smart Holiday Gifts
The best Chicago books always make great holiday gifts. Happily, the Detours staff are voracious readers of Chicago books on history, architecture and culture, so
Visit the Chicago Board of Trade
A visit to the Chicago Board of Trade is a must, especially in conjunction with our Architecture of Money and Power Financial District Walking Tour
2019 Chicago Detours Holiday Gift Guide
Our annual holiday season gift guide is back, chockfull of recommendations for the Chicagoans on your nice list. While you’re here, check out our Badass
Discover the Traces of Military History in Chicago
For Veterans Day I want to highlight some of the traces of military history in Chicago. Both downtown and throughout the neighborhoods, buildings, place names,
