Bizarre Wicker Park: Medicine and Mobsters Self-Guided Audio Tour
À propos
This 45-minute self-guided walking tour explores the bizarre history beneath Wicker Park’s elegant surface. Led by a longtime resident, you will discover the neighborhood’s transition from a wealthy enclave to a gritty artist hub and its modern gentrification.
Key Highlights:
* Radical History: Learn about labor leader Lucy Parsons and the search for hidden bombs in the park. * Beer Baron Row: Hear tragic tales of murder and madness tied to grand Victorian mansions. * Quack Medicine: Discover how Theophilus Noel’s "Vita-Ore" empire funded iconic local architecture. * Mob Intrigue: Visit the former Russian Baths where mobsters met in steam rooms to avoid FBI wires. * Massacre Connections: S...
Points forts
De 45 minutes à 1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 45 minutes à 1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Application pour Android et iOS
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Nourriture et boisson
Transport
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
1516 N Damen Ave
The tour begins at the Wicker Park park. It's just steps from the Blue Line 'L' train, or the Damen Ave bus line. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
1901 W North Ave
The tour ends near 1901 W North Ave and Elk Grove ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
Informations importantes
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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La durée totale de la visite comprend la marche sur l'itinéraire et le passage par les attractions
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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À propos
This 45-minute self-guided walking tour explores the bizarre history beneath Wicker Park’s elegant surface. Led by a longtime resident, you will discover the neighborhood’s transition from a wealthy enclave to a gritty artist hub and its modern gentrification.
Key Highlights:
* Radical History: Learn about labor leader Lucy Parsons and the search for hidden bombs in the park. * Beer Baron Row: Hear tragic tales of murder and madness tied to grand Victorian mansions. * Quack Medicine: Discover how Theophilus Noel’s "Vita-Ore" empire funded iconic local architecture. * Mob Intrigue: Visit the former Russian Baths where mobsters met in steam rooms to avoid FBI wires. * Massacre Connections: S...
Points forts
De 45 minutes à 1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 45 minutes à 1 heure et 15 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Application pour Android et iOS
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Nourriture et boisson
Transport
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
1516 N Damen Ave
The tour begins at the Wicker Park park. It's just steps from the Blue Line 'L' train, or the Damen Ave bus line. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
1901 W North Ave
The tour ends near 1901 W North Ave and Elk Grove ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
Itinéraire
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Le Robey
Stroll past this iconic Art Deco skyscraper, formerly known as the Northwest Tower. You can learn about its history as the neighborhood's first skyscraper or enjoy rooftop cocktails with panoramic city views. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Barnes & Noble
Pass by this majestic bookstore housed in the historic Noel State Bank building. Visitors can browse a massive collection of books and gifts beneath the beautifully restored architectural details of a 1920s bank. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Piece Brewery
Walk along North Avenue to find this award-winning staple serving New Haven-style thin-crust pizza and house-brewed beers. Learn about their unique collaborations and enjoy a lively, "hopping" atmosphere popular with locals. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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The Flatiron Arts Building
Stroll past this triangular landmark, a former artist colony established in 1979 to revitalize the area. You can explore contemporary galleries and perhaps hear stories of the resident ghosts. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Wicker Park Fieldhouse
Pass by this community hub located within the neighborhood's namesake park. You can learn about the park’s donation by the Wicker brothers or participate in seasonal sports, workshops, and local garden events. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Beer Baron Row
Walk along Hoyne Avenue to admire the opulent 19th-century mansions built by wealthy German brewery owners. Learn about the area's brewing history and spot vintage features like "carriage stones" near the curbs. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Subterranean
Stroll past this historic venue, once a 19th-century brothel with a secret tunnel connection to a nearby bathhouse. Today, you can catch live music acts and see the original Tiffany chandelier above the dancefloor. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
