Explore Chicago’s Historic Polish Neighborhood
I’m a first generation Polish-American living in Chicago, and I’d like to take you around the old Polish neighborhood This city, of course, used to have the second-largest Polish population outside of Warsaw. So I feel pretty qualified to tell you a little bit about Chicago’s Polish neighborhood. It’s the area around Milwaukee, Ashland and […]
Visit the Chicago Neighborhood of Andersonville
Andersonville is a Chicago neighborhood with a small-town feel. The neighborhood has everything you need–bakeries, theaters, bars, grocery stores, a gym, a church, and even a taxidermy store–all within walking distance! Many of these amenities are located in historic buildings, which just makes things more exciting. Of course, it’s that historic architecture which I’d like to […]
Three Classic Chicago Books for Summer Reading
I’m often asked “What Chicago books should I read?” Since this question is usually during a tour, it’s fair to say our guests want to learn more. As a lover of literature and an alumna from the History Department of UIC, my studies are based on how we learn history without reading standard, dry history […]
Wild Things and Civilized Architecture in Lincoln Park
Lions and liveliness and tranquility, oh my! You can find that in the Lincoln Park Zoo the surrounding neighborhood. We always delight in bringing guests up to the zoo and Lincoln Park’s charming green spaces on our Chicago Highlights Detour 101 Bus Tour. Meet Klaudia My name is Klaudia Siczek, and I’m delighted to be […]
Secrets of Fulton Market History and MEAT
This past Saturday we held our sold-out second “Detour“, called “From Cuts to Cult: Chicago Meat Past to Present,” which was a walking tour around the Fulton Market with meaty tastings. With 20 guests, we had a full group for this one-off special event. We’ve since turned this event into our regular Factories to Calories […]
A Summer Guide to Chicago Beaches and History
After two years as an ambitious, over-worked entrepreneur, I have decided this summer to make summertime fun in Chicago a top priority. But I still have history and guidance on my mind, even when relaxing. So here’s a guide to visiting some Chicago beaches. 63rd Street Beach This is the beach of Jackson Park, which […]
Rambling Around Rogers Park
Take a straight shot to the north edge of chicago to find Rogers Park, which has the eclectic mix of people you’d expect of a border town — except it’s a border neighborhood. Hop off the CTA red line at Morse and you are in Rogers Park; The Glenwood Avenue Arts District, to be exact. […]