Retro River North Walking Tour
Chicago, USA
From 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
On this tour, you will get to see several establishments and their amazing vintage signs and vintage neon signs. Plus along the way I will show and tell you all about many notable properties like I always do. It’s hard to walk past a historical place and not include it on the tour - even though they may not have a vintage sign they are still as much a part of Chicago’s history. You'll get a brief history of each establishment for a true time travel experience.
What's Included?
- Historical photos of each stop in a free app
What's Not Included?
- Alcoholic beverages
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at LaSalle Flower Shop at the corner of W. Superior St and N. LaSalle St. Look for the giant neon sign that says "LaSalle Flowers" you can't miss it!
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St. James Cathedral
15 minutes
When you visit St. James Cathedral, you can pray in the same space as Abraham Lincoln, who worshipped at St. James shortly after being elected President in 1860. After the Civil War, tremendous growth led the church to enlarge and redecorate on an even grander scale. A few weeks after the splendidly redesigned church was formally rededicated in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupted, leaving nothing but the stone walls, and the bell tower, whose bells gave warning to the neighborhood of the fire.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Tours by Doorways Of Chicago
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Best tours in Chicago!
2023-11-19
Such a fun experience! Ronnie is incredibly knowledgeable, super friendly, and tells the best stories on his tours. He knows so many cool tidbits about the city that even longtime Chicago residents like myself can appreciate. Always so many cool stops and photo ops on his tours. Definitely the best in the city!
Retro love!
2023-09-08
Omg! What a fun way to explore the lovely history of River North. I live so close by Ronnie opens my eyes to the beauty of the neighborhood. His energy is electric! The joy and knowledge radiates during the whole tour! Even more so, we connected as a group and went out afterwards. It felt so intimate! Explore Chicago from the best tour guide! Can't wait to join the next journey. Thanks Ronnie! See you soon 💓
Finding hidden gems and secret stories in River North
2023-05-08
This was our third Doorways tour and we were excited to be part of the inaugural Retro River North tour. We enjoyed a number of interesting neon signs and the history behind them, along with a series of unique architectural highlights that were complemented by the eAtlas app that gave a glimpse of some interiors. Much like Ronnie’s other tours there are always hidden gems, stories and places to go back to visit on your own or with friends. And always a highlight is the other people you meet on the tour who share their own experiences either about Chicago or their hometowns. Next up is the Art Deco Loop tour!
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