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This self-guided audio tour begins at the Laboratory Schools founded by John Dewey, and winds through the University of Chicago. Along the way, walkers will encounter world-renowned architects and Nobel Laureates, robber barons and artists, the DuSable Museum of African American History and the birthplace of the Atomic Age.
In storied Washington Park, there may be soccer or cricket matches underway, bicycle rallies or softball games in progress, waves of runners or families gathered for a picnic. From there it's a short stroll to the home of President Barack Obama and his family.
You guide is William Ayers, a former Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar. He has written extensively about social justice and democracy, education and the cultural contexts of schooling, and teaching as an essentially intellectual, ethical, and political enterprise. The tour is ready whenever you are, simply download it onto the VoiceMap app and select Start Tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends outside 1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments.
Itinerary
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The tour starts outside the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
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The tour passes the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Trust - Frederick C. Robie House Tour (Pass by)
The tour passes Frederick C. Robie House.
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University of Chicago (Pass by)
The tour passes some fo the faculties and buildings belonging to the University of Chicago.
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The tour passes the Nuclear Energy Sculpture.
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The tour passes through parts of the Washington Park.
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The tour passes the DuSable Museum of African American History.
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The tour ends outside 1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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