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Route 66 Walking Tour Special — 66%!

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Lion Statue, Art Institute of Chicago

Many of our Walking Tours meet next to the Lions at the Art Institute of Chicago

I have conducted walking tours in Chicago since 2005, mainly focusing on the history and architecture to be seen along the Route 66 corridor in Chicago’s Loop. Although these Route 66 walking tours have become my specialty, I have conducted all sorts of custom tours as requested as well. Some recent custom tours have included:

  • A walking tour that traveled from the Tribune Tower to Millennium Park highlighting the Burnham Plan of Chicago
  • An architecture tour of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Chicago’s Loop
  • A driving tour of vintage Chicago movie theaters and studios, from the location of the old Essanay Studios, to the Biograph and Chicago Theaters.

All of the tours, whether focusing on Route 66 or a custom topic or theme, generally include some discussion of Chicago’s history, transportation, culture, and architecture.

A brochure describing my tour offerings is available by clicking here

The cost for a 2-hour walking tour is usually $15 per person. However, in light of the ongoing economic woes, I have decided to offer a special price for a limited time. For parties of four or more, you will be able to take a walk on Chicago’s Route 66 for just 66% of the normal price–that is just $10 per person!

Anyone who would like to take advantage of this special price can contact me via email:

dave@windycityroadwarrior.com

or by telephone at 312-432-1284. All tours are by appointment, so write or call to get your kicks on Chicago’s 66 for 66%!

Hungry Hound visits Route 66 eateries near Chicago

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Our local ABC TV station in Chicago, WLS Channel 7, aired this nice piece tonight about Del Rhea Chicken Basket and White Fence Farms. The host, Steve Dolinsky, has been doing food and restaurant-related work on various Chicago stations for over ten years. I think he gets the “flavor” of the restaurants and the road pretty well!

You can see the video here:

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=6977311

Bon Apetit!