From Fairground to Film Set: Chicago's Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World's Fair
Schedule
Sun Aug 24 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
6016 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-2618, United States | Chicago, IL
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Book the only tour in Chicago that explores the Midway's 130-year relationship to movies!On this leisurely 90-minute walking tour led by a Ph.D. in film, you'll visit 5 spots on the historic Midway Plaisance, once the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. As you walk the now-grassy strip (0.5 mi.), you'll discover its many connections to early and modern cinema.
Join Chicago Movie Tours on the Midway, and discover the city's film history in an entirely new way!
🎟️ TICKETS
https://www.chicagomovietours.com/walking-tours/from-fairground-to-film-set-chicagos-midway-movies-and-the-1893-worlds-fair
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