"The Street of Dreams" River Forest Walking Tour

The Street of Dreams: Founding Families and Early Architects of Keystone Avenue. "Whoo Whoo! - Next stop River Forest!"

Meet us at the River Forest Train Station for a stroll through River Forest history. Learn about the oldest commercial building, the architect of the Methodist Church, the “power couple” who helped bring the Columbian Exposition to Chicago, and much more as we take a sidewalk tour down the stretch of Keystone Avenue known as “The Street of Dreams.”

This tour will start in front of the River Forest Train Station (Thatcher Ave. just south of Lake St.) at 2pm and will last approximately 90 minutes. Masks are required for those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. For those vaccinated, masks will not be required during the outside tour. Please bring your own water if needed. Private group tours may be booked by special arrangement. Contact the museum for more information. No refunds will be given for reservations cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the event.

Tickets are $10 (or $8 for members) and may be purchased in our online store or by phone at (708) 848-6755.