Thanks to Mimi, we were able to have a fun tour of OLD TOWN, she has lots of information about the area, points out the different architecture of the houses, took us around the hidden corners, without her information we would have missed.
We had the priviledge to enter the Japanese Buddhism temple...the tour lasted 2.5 hrs never looked at my watch it was the highlight of my vacation..

Joe was our Walk Chicago guide sharing his knowledge and love of Chicago with us. Joe's enthusiasm brought Chicago's history alive and we saw the different phases of architecture, as well as decorative bronze insets, Tiffany decorative glass inset is walls, domes and chandeliers. What treasures are inside of buildings that we would have missed had we not taken this tour of the architecture around and in "the Loop".We are looking forward to our next visit to Chicago and to take the Gold Coast Tour from Walk Chicago. The walking tour is a great way to learn a city's history.

C is for the City that is explained by the passionate tour guide Terry Sullivan who was himself a product of Irish City beat cops.
H is for the History that comes to life your before your eyes as you trace the haves of the Gold Coast and the have nots or working class of Old Town.
I is for the Inspiration of those brave men and women who rebuilt Chicago and especially St Michael Catholic Church whose own story is a living legacy of German and Irish cooperation.
C is for the Countless immigrants who settled in the neighborhoods still preserving their culture and yet belonging to the melting pot of the new city forged from the Great Fire.
A is for the Architecture that puts a comfortable roof over our heads but is a visual monument that captures our soaring imagination.
G is for the Gap that has been closed between the great art and the magnificent skyline that frame this beautiful city.
O is for the Oppurtunity to walk the streets with a native Chicagoan and experince first hand what makes them proud to call this their home.

On a personal note I would like to thank Terry for tailoring the tour for my mother and being so accomdating to the handicapped. I love the ability to speak to a person and the only reservation is an agreement made from a phone call - throw back service that is most welcome.