Tours
Take the relaxing and informative walking tour of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Riverside, Illinois; America’s “first planned suburb, and a National Historic Site. Today this magical place of fabulous homes, fulfills Olmsted’s dream. Come and experience this very special American place, a place with a hidden history that may surprise you. Learn about Frederick Law Olmsted, America’s first and most famous Landscape Architect; its more than 150 years of rich architectural history, with homes by famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, William LeBaron Jenney and Howard Van Doren Shaw; and its fascinating, sometimes notorious, residents down through the years.
Regularly scheduled monthly 2 hour tours take place from May until August and depart from the main Riverside train station at 90 Bloomingbank Rd. Regularly scheduled tours are $25 per person ($20 for seniors 62+ and Olmsted Society members}. Tickets can be purchased here via credit card or cash or check on the day of the tour.
Special customized tours are available by appointment, for a $30 per person fee. For more information call 708-447-7635 or E-Mail tours@olmstedsociety.org
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