Near Northside of Chicago Historic Tour

The who's who of Chicago society left the south side because the smell of the Chicago Stockyards made the Near Northside of the City, adjacent to the beautiful lakeshore an ideal place to build their grand townhome. Michigan Ave is our starting point past the most famous remnant of the Great Fire. We will have the opportunity to visit two museums, one very old & grand and the other very modern. Traveling further we will see a pier built a mile out in the lake, housing a carnival of events. Nearby we will see the architectural creations of a modern master. We will visit a street that is the epitome of class & privilege, magnificent homes built by every major architect. We will see a one-of-a-kind street built by an artist for artists, leisurely explore an area laid out like a village. Stopping for lunch at a spot Sinatra frequented and Martha Stewart loves. On to lush gardens & a zoo! Finishing, where butterflies come to life before your eyes! Join me and experience a part of Chicago and relive the past!