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Chicago's Lincoln Park: Guns, Guitars & Gangster
Chicago,
United States
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Venture through one of Chicago’s well-known neighborhoods, Lincoln Park. Famous for hidden gems, hired guns, and hot guitars.
DePaul University has been surrounded by urban legends and long-standing rumors of hidden tunnels beneath the campus used during Prohibition.
The Biograph Theatre historic site is infamous as the location where notorious gangster John Dillinger was fatally ambushed by FBI agents in 1934.
Kingston Mines has seen its share of drama, with rumors of secret gambling operations and mob connections during its early days.
Oz Park ties back to the 1893 World’s Fair, notorious for serial killer H.H. Holmes, who operated his “Murder Castle” in the area.
Valentine's Day Massacre where seven members of Bugs Moran’s gang were brutally executed. This infamous act of gang violence, widely attributed to Al Capone, marked a turning point in the city’s Prohibition-era crime wars.
Beneath the picturesque zoo lies a darker history, as it was built on top of a former cemetery.
What to remember
Important info
Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
2 Hour Walking tour of Lincoln Park. Live Commentary from Professional Tour Guide
What's not included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Tours By Foot - Chicago
Meeting Point
Tour starts at the intersection of Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton at De Paul University courtyard at the corner of Fullerton/Halsted. Just a few minutes walk from the Fullerton Red line walking east. Chipotle is directly across the street from courtyard.