Andersonville Walking Tour

REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JUNE 1ST

Chicago for Chicagoans is excited to bring back our Andersonville neighborhood, led by local resident Leyla Royale! As an experienced tour guide and descendent of Swedish (and Polish and German) immigrants, Leyla brings her expertise of local history to the tour, plus the knowledge you can only get from living in the community for close to a decade.

Beginning at the Swedish Museum parking lot (NE corner of Foster & Ashland), we'll discover the history, landmarks, and famous water tower of a neighborhood that's well-known for its Swedish roots. Learn about generations of small businesses, iconic traditions, lovely historic mansions, and the community's long-standing reputation as a haven for LGBTQ+ Chicagoans. Afterwards, join your fellow tour-takers for a beer at Simon's Tavern... a historic, cash-only dive bar in operation since 1934.

To view our tour route maps, click here! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.

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