Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast

A Chicago History Museum guide leads this walking tour through the Gold Coast, focusing on the era when the McCormicks, Palmers, and Ryersons defined the city's social peak. The route takes in architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan, a rare wood-block alleyway, and early mansions including the Archbishop's Residence, all while discussing how concentrated wealth shaped the neighborhood. The tour meets at the museum on Saturday, August 1 at 10 AM, runs 1.5 to 2 hours, and is free — though it normally costs $25 ($22.50 for members), so check the current pricing. Admission to the museum is included for one week from the tour date.