Authors & Architects of Oak Park – RY Marketplace
Marketplace
Highlights
– Explore one of Chicago’s most affluent areas– Sample a local favorite ice cream – Tour the Oak Park neighborhood full of homes built by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright
– Visit the birth home of Pulitzer Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway
Description
Visit the upscale suburb of Oak Park for an afternoon learning about two of the town’s most famous residents. We’ll start with a walking tour viewing the many houses built by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright who lived and worked in the town for over 30 years. Then, we’ll head to the birth home of Ernest Hemingway, author of classics like A Farewell to Arms and The Sun Also Rises, for a tour of the house.
Who This Experience Is Good For
Fans of Hemingway, Frank Lloyd Wright and architecture. Anyone who wants to explore a charming, culturally diverse, leafy green neighborhood outside Chicago.
Difficulty Level
Easy, we will be on foot.
Meet Our Local Host
Meet Gulia – “I love history and always learn new things about the neighborhood I live in. I love walking tours myself and have taken them when I travel around the world. Now I decided to offer one in my lovely neighborhood!”
Itinerary
1pm – Depart Selina and take the ‘El’ out to the suburbs.
2pm – Arrive Oak Park. Meet our guide Gulia at the Oak Park Library for the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture walking tour (1 hr)
3pm – Visit Oberweis ice cream parlor for a treat, then relax in Scofield Park .
4pm – Tour the Queen Anne’s birth home Ernest Hemingway (1 hr)
*Fans of Frank Lloyd Wright may wish to go in the morning to tour his home and studio. This museum will be closed by the time our event finishes.
**There’s lots to do in Oak Park. Why not stick around for dinner? Check out Gulia’s list of recommended places to eat! Or catch the free outdoor summer concert series at Scolville Park!
What’s Included
– Local Guide – Walking tour- Entry fee to Hemingway home- Ice cream
– Ground Transportation – 1 day travel pass What’s Not Included
– Tips for local guide
– Food or drinks not mentioned
Know Before You Go
– Wear comfortable walking shoes
– Rain or shine event
– Tips are appreciated
4 days prior to the start of the experience
What is the refund policy?
For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?
As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.