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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.

This tour currently has no scheduled dates.

  • Vertical sign hanging from brick building. Blue background with white letters spelling Simon's.

Get a “taste” of this landmarked neighborhood settled by Swedish farmers in the 1850s as we drop into colorful local pubs for a vast selection of local brews.

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

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

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.

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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