Alex BeanUnderground Chicago: Exploring The Hidden Layers of the CityWhen people think of Chicago architecture it’s very likely their first thought is of soaring skyscrapers. But the architecture of…Nov 10, 2017Nov 10, 2017
Alex BeanQuestions from our World’s Fair Tour on Today’s AnniversaryIn the 18 months since it launched, we’ve had tons of guests discover a huge piece of Chicago’s history on our “1893 World’s Fair Tour with…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
Alex BeanFive Great Ghost and Halloween Tours in Chicago this SeasonHere’s a list of some of the best ghost and Halloween tours in Chicago for you to enjoy. If you want to get out and have some fun in…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
Alex BeanTHE CHICAGO MAROONS WERE THE FIRST “MONSTERS OF THE MIDWAY”Football season is kicking off. For countless Chicagoans, that means another season of cheering for the “Monsters of the Midway” aka their…Sep 8, 2017Sep 8, 2017
Alex BeanWhy the Chicago Architectural Boat Tour is So PopularEarlier this summer, TripAdvisor named the Chicago architectural boat tour the single most popular tour in America. That got me to…Aug 16, 2017Aug 16, 2017
Alex BeanThe 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Inspired “America the Beautiful”This story was originally published on the Chicago Detours History and Architecture Blog.Jun 28, 2017Jun 28, 2017
Alex BeanA History of Gay Pride in Chicagofrom the Chicago Detours History and Architecture BlogJun 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
Alex BeanTHE HISTORY OF CHICAGO BBQ FOR MEMORIAL DAYInnumerable backyard grills will be fired up this Memorial Day weekend. In honor of that, I wanted to dive into the greatest possible use…May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Alex BeanTHREE NEW MUSEUMS IN CHICAGOThe announcement and opening of three new museums in Chicago is shaking up the downtown cultural scene. After years of false starts, it…May 18, 2017May 18, 2017
Alex BeanTHREE THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO ON OUR NEW PILSEN TOUROn May 20th and 27th, Amanda, our Founder and Executive Director, will lead our latest “Detour” special event: the Changes and Spaces in…May 17, 2017May 17, 2017