Tour Questions Answered!
The curious people who come on our interactive, guided tours of history, culture and architecture sometimes have questions. Since Chicago Detours guides don’t make up answers for our architectural tours, we mark them down and then research the answers for them. Said research is done, so consider these tour questions answered! If you’ve come on […]
Success with the 1st One-Off Tour of Chicago Temple!
This past Saturday, August 6, Chicago Detours held it’s first (of many more to come) one-off special event tour with a 2-hour architectural and historical tour of the Chicago Temple building, which houses the First United Methodist Church as well as many law offices. This special event tour was sold-out with 22 guests. Senior Pastor […]
Whats and Whys of Chicago Sister Cities
This week, Daley Plaza is unveiling something quite different. It’s definitely less enigmatic than our ink-blot-test-of-a-sculpture, The Chicago Picasso. The Chicago Sister Cities International Festival! (We have a tantalizing view on the Loop Interior Architecture Walking Tour, btw.) Origin of Sister Cities The idea of sister cities began when Toledo, Ohio committed to a partnership […]
Chicago Festivals Beyond Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is lighting up the blog universe here, there, and everywhere as its opening on Friday nears. But I find myself desiring a bit of perspective. That is, an exploration beyond celebratory “Must See” and “Guide To” lists ranging from alternative weeklies and digital outlets to the mildly contrarian (though vital) opinions of local tastemakers like […]