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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's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour ends at Lincoln Park, the park which the neighborhood is named after. You will be steps away from visiting the Lincoln Park Conservatory or the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Itinerary
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DePaul University has been surrounded by urban legends, including tales of ghostly sightings in its dormitories and long-standing rumors of hidden tunnels beneath the campus used during Prohibition.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Biograph Theatre
Biograph Theatre/Dillinger Alley: This historic site is infamous as the location where notorious gangster John Dillinger was fatally ambushed by FBI agents in 1934, leading to whispers of his ghost lingering in the alley.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Known as a legendary blues club, Kingston Mines has seen its share of drama, with rumors of secret gambling operations and mob connections during its early days.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Oz Park
Oz Park/World’s Fair: While a family-friendly park today, the area ties back to the 1893 World’s Fair, notorious for serial killer H.H. Holmes, who operated his “Murder Castle” in the area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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On February 14, 1929, seven members of Bugs Moran’s gang were brutally executed by gunmen disguised as police officers in a garage on Chicago's North Side. This infamous act of gang violence, widely attributed to Al Capone, marked a turning point in the city’s Prohibition-era crime wars.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Cider House is linked to whispers of speakeasy operations during Prohibition, surviving the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Lincoln Park Zoo
Beneath the picturesque zoo lies a darker history, as it was built on top of a former cemetery, sparking countless stories about ghostly apparitions and eerie encounters.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional 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
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Additional 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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