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Hyde Park Walking Tour History Race and Urban Change

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Overview

Discover the rich history and dynamic transformation of Hyde Park on this engaging walking tour. Delve into the neighborhood's evolution from a lakeside retreat for the elite to a vibrant, diverse community shaped by migration, policy, and social change. Explore iconic landmarks like the Museum of Science and Industry while gaining insight into the impacts of racial segregation and urban renewal. This tour is designed for history buffs and urban studies enthusiasts, offering a nuanced perspective on the intersection of race and community development.

- Walk through Hyde Park and learn about its historical significance
- Visit key sites related to civil rights and urban policy
- Understand the neighborhood's transformation and ongoing challenges
- Perfect for history lovers and those curious about social dynamics

What's Included

  • Headphones

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    5300 South Shore Drive
    Chicago, IL 60615, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    5235 South Harper Court
    Chicago, IL 60615, USA

    The tour ends at Harper Court

    What To Expect

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    Cornell Paul Park Playground

    Our guide will meet you outside the black awning of the Hampton House Condominium. A commerative stone parks the starting point of Hyde Park
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Park

    Jackson Park was the main grounds of the 1893 Fair, redesigned afterward by Olmsted into the lagoons and meadows you see today. The Obama Presidential Center, currently rising at its northern edge, will anchor the next chapter of Hyde Park's story. End your tour here, by the water, where the neighborhood began and keeps beginning again.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    The only major building to survive the 1893 Fair, originally the Palace of Fine Arts. It became the Museum of Science and Industry in 1933, the first hands-on science museum in the country. Inside you will find a captured German U-505 submarine, a working coal mine, and a 3,500 square foot model railroad.The walking tour will end at the Museum of Science and Industry. Admission is not included and participants may chose to visit the museum at the end of the tour. General admission: Adults $25.95. Children (3-11) $14.95. Need minimum 3 hours to tour the museum.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Obama Presidential Library

    The Obamas selected Jackson Park - the same area where Chicago held the Worlds Columbian Exposition.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Midway Plaisance

    This long green strip was the entertainment corridor of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The first Ferris Wheel spun here, 264 feet tall, carrying 2,160 passengers at a time. Belly dancers, ethnographic villages, and hot air balloons filled the air. Today it is a quiet lawn. Close your eyes and the crowds come back.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

    John D. Rockefeller called this the central and dominant feature of the University of Chicago. Its 207-foot tower holds a 72-bell carillon, one of the largest in the world. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke here in 1956. The acoustics inside will stop you mid sentence.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Frank Lloyd Wright Trust - Frederick C. Robie House Tour (pass by)

    Completed in 1910, Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House is often called the finest example of Prairie School architecture in the world. Its long horizontal lines, cantilevered roofs, and art glass windows broke every rule of what a home was supposed to look like. UNESCO added it to its World Heritage list in 2019.The tour does not include entry to the Robie House - if participants wish to tour the Robie House independently prior to the start of the walking tour, tickets can be purchased at Frederick C. Robie House - in person or in advance at: https://flwright.org/tour/robie-house. Interior tours last 1 hour and leave every 30 minutes. Cost is $24
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    University of Chicago

    Founded in 1890 with money from Rockefeller and land from Marshall Field, the University of Chicago was built to rival Oxford and Cambridge. Its gothic limestone buildings have produced roughly 100 Nobel laureates. Walk through Hull Gate and you enter a different century.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Nuclear Energy Sculpture

    On December 2, 1942, beneath the west stands of an old football field that once stood here, Enrico Fermi and his team achieved the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. Henry Moore's bronze sculpture, unveiled in 1967 on the 25th anniversary, marks the spot. It is part mushroom cloud, part human skull, part cathedral dome.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hyde Park Walking Tour History Race and Urban Change?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hyde Park Walking Tour History Race and Urban Change?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Headphones.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 18..

    Apr 2025
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Hyde Park Walking Tour History Race and Urban Change is as follows:

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hyde Park Walking Tour History Race and Urban Change will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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