Pub Tour: Andersonville

  • Vertical sign hanging from brick building. Blue background with white letters spelling Simon's.
Enjoy Andersonville’s Swedish heritage and architecture on a lively pub tour through this historic Chicago neighborhood.
  • Vertical sign hanging from brick building. Blue background with white letters spelling Simon's.

Experience the Swedish influences of Andersonville a historically landmarked neighborhood settled in the 1850's.

Duration
2.5 hours
Site Type
Neighborhoods
Location
Northside
Architects and Styles
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Replay, 5358 N. Clark Street

Join us in seeing architecture taken to new uses and now operate as churches, restaurants and schools with Scandinavian inspiration. Get a taste of various craft brews while learning about legendary museums, bookstores and pubs in this vibrant neighborhood.


Know before you go:
  • Participants of this tour must be 21 years of age or older and will pay for their own drinks at each stop. Food will be available for purchase at our last pub.
Notes:
  • Many tours sell out. To guarantee your space advance reservations are strongly recommended.
  • Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your tour. View the CAC's hours.
  • Your safety is our priority. The itinerary of this tour may be altered in accordance with health and safety policies and considerations.

Tour reviews

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      The Andersonville Pub Tour is a feast for the senses. It's a wonderfully charming commercial and residential neighborhood, with museums and businesses celebrating the area's Swedish heritage, intermingled with some of Chicago's great dive and beer bars.
      Bob SutterCAC Docent

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  • Many of our tours depart from the CAC at 111 E. Wacker. Your ticket (regular or print-at-home) will indicate the departure location. If you have any questions about your tour’s meeting place, give us a call at 312.922.TOUR (8687).

    For tours that don’t begin at the CAC, please consult the individual tour webpage, or call 312.922.TOUR (8687) for details on the meeting location.

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