Built in 1928, the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association’s beautiful Oak Park Landmark building at 178 Forest Avenue was built to serve the community. Designed by architect James L. Fyfe, it is...
Read MoreSaints and sinners, rich and poor all end up in one place and while many might not consider sightseeing in a cemetery as part of their vacation agenda, the history and notable people buried in three...
Read MoreLocated on the site where the Forest Park No-Gloves Nationals (one of softball’s premier tournaments) are played, the Chicago 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame and Museum pays tribute to the over 100...
Read More“There Goes the Neighbor Hood”, Oak Park and River Forest’s own gangster tour, is an exterior tour to visit 13 houses which were once owned by some of Chicago’s notorious gangsters. No walking is...
Read MoreFrom the days of AM radio and bench seats in cars, Route 66 from Chicago to California is an icon of American culture. Established before the current interstate system, it was the king for cross...
Read MoreWhile New York City can boast of having a park designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, The Village of Riverside can rightfully boast he designed their entire town. Begun in 1868, Riverside is considered...
Read MoreThe Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest operates the Oak Park River Forest Museum to “tell the stories of these unique villages” and act as a public research center. The museum had a...
Read MoreThe Queen Anne home with the grand front porch at 339 N. Oak Park Avenue built in 1890 would be a historic gem of Oak Park on its own, but it has become a destination, receiving travelers from all...
Read MoreFor a more immersive experience into Ernest Hemingway’s early life in Oak Park, there are several options for you to explore. After a tour of Ernest Hemingway’s Birthplace Museum, there are other...
Read More
