Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast

A Chicago History Museum guide leads this walking tour through the Gold Coast, tracing the neighborhood's transformation from an isolated lakefront enclave for families like the McCormicks and Palmers to the epicenter of Chicago high society. The 1.5- to 2-hour walk on Saturday, September 26, starting at 10 AM, takes in architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan, a rare wood-block alleyway, and early mansions including the Archbishop's Residence. Registration is $25 ($22.50 for members), and the price includes free museum admission good for one week. Meet at the museum; masks are optional on this outdoor tour.