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Highland Park Tours

The HP150 Architecture Committee has coordinated three exciting Highland Park Tours on May 11.

 

Architecture Tours

Hollywood in Highland Park Tours

Art Tour*

Tour Guide

 Laura Knapp

Susan Benjamin

Beth Boyd  
Mary Shea

Tour   Times

9 AM
1:30 PM

10:30 AM
3:00 PM

 

11:30 AM

Approximate
Length  

1 Hour

1/2 Hour

1 ½ Hours

Description

What Style is That? Two docent-led bus tours will showcase residential architecture throughout the City and reveal amazing facts about the development of Highland Park’s neighborhoods.  Is Highland Park really "Hollywood East"? If so, why? In this brief tour, learn about Highland Park sites and homes that were used as sets for iconic movies. Along the way, learn the stories and back stories of those who created the movies.

An in-depth tour of art at the Highland Park Public Library and Ravinia Festival. 


Tours bus is wheelchair accessible. Interpretive Services are available upon request with 48 hours notice. 

*Some walking and stairs involved in the Art Tour.

Please arrive for your tour ten minutes early. All tours will begin and end at Highland Park City Hall. Tour Tickets are available at City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave. for $15. For more information, please call the City Manager's Office at 847.926.1000.

Participants may also purchase two separate tours for $25 or all three tours for $30.