Chicago Trip Overview
Go for a scenic stroll through Chicago’s urban neighborhoods on this private tour accompanied by a friendly guide. Admire the oldest skyscraper and learn everything about the American dollar at the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank. Tune into stirring vibes of Pilsen neighborhood, absorb the beauty of Mexican culture and then relax with a pint of special beer in the family-run brewery.
· Discover one of the most diverse and artsy neighborhoods of Chicago
· Enjoy dedicated attention from a personal guide
· Learn more about the history of the American dollar at the Money Museum
· Sample the best Mexican dishes in Chicago
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Chicago, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chicago, Illinois, United States
Go for a scenic stroll through Chicago’s urban neighborhoods on this private tour accompanied by a friendly guide. Admire the oldest skyscraper and learn everything about the American dollar at the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank. Tune into stirring vibes of Pilsen neighborhood, absorb the beauty of Mexican culture and then relax with a pint of special beer in the family-run brewery.
· Discover one of the most diverse and artsy neighborhoods of Chicago
· Enjoy dedicated attention from a personal guide
· Learn more about the history of the American dollar at the Money Museum
· Sample the best Mexican dishes in Chicago
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Your guide will wait for you at the Potbelly. You will pop into the sandwich shop, grab a cup of coffee and embark on your trip around eclectic Chicago neighborhoods.
You will gaze at one of the oldest skyscraper, Rookery Building, and admire its peculiar architecture that blends oriental ornaments and Art Deco style. Then you will head to the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank. In the museum, you will learn about the history of American dollars, see old, pre-war banknotes, and other exhibits related to money.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Next, you will take the Pink Line at L station and make your way to picturesque Pilsen, rich in cultures, music venues, and spectacular murals. You will tune into the stirring atmosphere of the Mexican community and absorb this beautiful culture. You will sample finger-licking tacos at 5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria and visit the National Museum of Mexican Art.
After that, you will hop back on the train to the Loop, and end this tour over a pint of special beer in the family-run Adams Street Brewery.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 209 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is a neighborhood sandwich shop, a good place to start your day with a cup of invigorating coffee.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Rookery Building, 209 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604-1219
The Rookery Building is one of the first skyscrapers built in the USA. The building is considered a Chicago outstanding landmark and listed on the Register of Historic Places. The design of the building combines oriental ornaments and Art deco style.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, 230 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604-1413
It is an interactive museum where you can learn about the history of American dollars, see old, pre-war banknotes, and other exhibits related to money.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria, 1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria is a small corner restaurant in the heart of the Pilsen neighborhood that serves the best Mexican dishes in Chicago.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Adams Street Brewery, 17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Adams Street Brewery is the in-house brewer located within the heart of the iconic, Berghoff Restaurant. With 130 hundred years of brewing experience under their belts, the family-run brewery offers a wide assortment of beer with a distinctive collection of German-style ales on the top of it.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608-2706
The National Museum of Mexican Art is home to one of the country’s largest Mexican art collections. The permanent collection showcases 10,000 artifacts of Mexican heritage while traveling exhibitions present new stunning collections of textiles, folk art, prints, photos, and more.
Duration: 25 minutes
