A Storied Neighborhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour with Bill Ayers | La Vacanza Travel

A Storied Neighborhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour with Bill Ayers

Duration: 40 to 60 minutes
Destination: United States, Illinois, Chicago
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  • 40 to 60 minutes
  • Chicago
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This self-guided audio tour begins at the Laboratory Schools founded by John Dewey, and winds through the University of Chicago. Along the way, walkers will encounter world-renowned architects and Nobel Laureates, robber barons and artists, the DuSable Museum of African American History and the birthplace of the Atomic Age.

In storied Washington Park, there may be soccer or cricket matches underway, bicycle rallies or softball games in progress, waves of runners or families gathered for a picnic. From there it's a short stroll to the home of President Barack Obama and his family.

You guide is William Ayers, a former Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar. He has written extensively about social justice and democracy, education and the cultural contexts of schooling, and teaching as an essentially intellectual, ethical, and political enterprise. The tour is ready whenever you are, simply download it onto the VoiceMap app and select Start Tour.

Itinerary
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Pass By: University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, 1362 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

The tour starts outside the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.

Pass By: Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1628

The tour passes the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.

Pass By: Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, 5757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1698

The tour passes Frederick C. Robie House.

Pass By: University of Chicago, 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-5418

The tour passes some fo the faculties and buildings belonging to the University of Chicago.

Pass By: Nuclear Energy Sculpture, S Ellis Ave Just north of 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

The tour passes the Nuclear Energy Sculpture.

Pass By: Washington Park, Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois

The tour passes through parts of the Washington Park.

Pass By: DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E 56th Pl Hyde Park, Chicago, IL 60637-1408

The tour passes the DuSable Museum of African American History.

Pass By: 1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments, 1101 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

The tour ends outside 1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments.

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, 1362 E 59th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA


Departure Time


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A Storied Neighborhood: A Self-Guided Audio Tour with Bill Ayers
7/22/2020 - 5/17/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

1101 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartments, 1101 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

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You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

40 to 60 minutes


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