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Chicago's honorary brown street signs, days, and commemorative honors; the who, what, where, when and why. Honorary Chicago guide book, maps, biographies, history, trivia, tours, and gifts.
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Free tours start at 6:15pm in the lobby (unless otherwise posted) of the Fine Arts Building (410 S. Michigan Avenue)
2017: May, June, July, August
Check the event schedule for future dates and times
Chicago Cultural Mile is a trademark of the Chicago Cultural Mile Association www.chicagoculturalmile.org, the host of 2nd Fridays
On Sundays during the summer this tour will depart from the Logan Square farmer's market
On other days it will depart from the Illinois Centennial Monument at Logan Square
About the Logan Square neighborhood
Honorary Chicago tour flag
About the Andersonville neighborhood
Millennium Park from the Northeast corner looking south with a view of Maggie Daley Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Modern Wing of the Art Institute, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium.
About this neighborhood
Even when the river isn't green you can still enjoy our tour.
The Chicago Cultural Mile is the section of Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River on the north to Roosevelt Road on the south. The Cultural Mile is filled with great Chicago institutions such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Hall, The Art Institute of Chicago, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Grant Park, The Spertus Museum, The Auditorium Theater, the Fine Arts Building and many others.
The Second Friday of each month the Chicago Cultural Mile tour will depart the Fine Arts Building.
The Memorial Day tour will depart from the Logan Memorial in Grant Park.
The north end of the Chicago Cultural Mile
Trademark of the Chicago Cultural Mile Association
Check out the other events taking place on the Chicago Cultural Mile on the Second Friday of each month
Millennium Park Garages discounts for Second Fridays
This tour may include all or part of the Millennium Park tour
About the South Michigan Avenue neighborhood
Past Events
Friday, August 12th 6pm will be a special free edition of the Cultural Mile tour which marks the end of our summer internship season. The tour coincides with the 2nd Friday open studio event at the Fine Arts Building and the 20th annual Summerdance across the street in the park. The tour will last approximately one hour, cover less than a mile of walking, and take place outdoors and indoors depending on the weather. This event is hosted with the Chicago Streets and Beyond Photography Group.
This Magnificent Mile tour departs from the historic water tower on Michigan Avenue
State Street looking north from Randolph Street
A special edition of the Honorary Chicago State Street tour will be featured by The Chicago History Museum - Chicago24 event on May 14. Buy tickets on the History Museum website. @ChicagoMuseum #ChicaGO24. This tour will begin at the Howard Washington Library Center.
About the Loop neighborhood
Honorary Chicago presents a tour of State Street for the Chicago History Museum - Chicago 24 event on May 14th.
Read MoreThanks to everyone who joined me on the first Honorary Chicago - North Halsted Pride Parade eve walking tour of the brown honorary street signs and Legacy Walk. See you at the Parade!
Temporary tattoo designed for the 2015 Pride Parade by Honorary Chicago. Limited edition t-shirts available at local stores.
Join us for our newest walking tour on Saturday, June 27th at North Halsted and Cornelia. Honorary Chicago tells you the who, where, and why of Chicago's brown honorary street signs along the Pride Parade route and the fascinating stories of The Legacy Walk.
Look for the Honorary Chicago Tour Flag. There is no cost for the tour. T-shirts, books, and other gifts will be available for purchase.
Look for the Honorary Chicago heart tour flag outside the Tribune Building and on North Michigan Avenue between noon and 2pm on Sunday, September 7th. Free walking tours highlighting Chicago's brown honorary signs to commemorate the Honorary Chicago interview on WGN Radio on that morning.
Mention WGN at the tour and take home the Honorary Chicago Guidebook for free (while supplies last).