Discover the blue-collar neighborhoods of Chicago’s South Side on this engaging tour. Explore historical African American neighborhoods, visit iconic landmarks, and learn about the diverse communities that make up this vibrant area.
- Hyde Park - Often referred to as the working-class sector of Chicago, this excursion showcases The Ford Factory, the steel mill districts, and the residential areas of the labor force. It includes many sites on the South Side, which is also where the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, resided. Our journey includes Bronzeville, a significant African American community with a rich history and an early commercial hub, as well as Hyde Park, the location of the prestigious University of Chicago. This is where the atomic bomb was conceptualized, and we’ll take you to that exact location! We’ll also take a look at life on South Lake Drive and the lakefront lifestyle. Chicago’s proximity to Indiana is unique, and we’ll explain this interesting relationship. The tour includes stops at Beverly Hills, Chinatown, and the densely populated Puerto Rican area known as “Little Village”.
- Pilsen - The tour continues through Pilsen, a neighborhood with a strong Mexican heritage. Don’t cause any trouble, or you might find yourself left at Cook County jail, which we’ll see along the way! Wrapping up, we head back east through Little Italy and Greektown, both epitomes of the blue-collar spirit. We’ll even take a detour to a lime quarry in Bridgeport. Be sure to have your camera at the ready, because by the end of this tour, you’ll have a deep understanding of Chicago’s Southside, beyond just the downtown area.
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Renowned as Chicago’s laboring heart! This expedition ushers you through The Ford Factory, the epicenter of steel manufacturing, working-class communities and several landmarks of the South Side, the residential haven of the 44th President, Barack Obama. Our journey embraces Bronzeville, an iconic African American district and early commercial hub along with Hyde Park, hosting the globally recognized University of Chicago (yes, we’ll visit the exact location where the atomic bomb was conceptualized!) Delve into the serenity of South Lake Drive, and get a glimpse of lakeside living. Discover the unique interplay between Chicago and Indiana, its neighboring state. Get a taste of Beverly Hills, Chinatown, and the densely inhabited Puerto Rican district ‘Little Village’. We’ll also traverse through Pilsen, a stronghold of Mexican heritage. Don’t miss our drive past the Cook County jail and the traverses through Little Italy and Greektown communities, each echoing its blue-collar spirit! Pay a visit to a lime quarry in the Bridgeport area. By the end of this expedition, you’ll be brimming with knowledge about Chicago’s Southside.
- FOR GROUPS OF 12 OR MORE TRAVELERS, 7 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.