Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast

A Chicago History Museum guide leads a walking tour through the Gold Coast on Saturday, August 29, starting at 10:00 AM, tracing the neighborhood's transformation from an isolated enclave of the McCormick, Palmer, and Ryerson families to the heart of Chicago's upper crust. The route takes in ornate architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan, a rare wood-block alleyway, and early mansions including the Archbishop's Residence. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours, meets at the museum, and includes free museum admission good for one week. $25, $22.50 for members.