From Fairground to Film Set: Chicago's Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World's Fair | Chicago Movie Tours
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From Fairground to Film Set: Chicago's Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World's Fair

Join the only walking tour that explores the Midway's 130-year history with movies

From Fairground to Film Set: Chicago's Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World's Fair
From Fairground to Film Set: Chicago's Midway, Movies, and the 1893 World's Fair

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Sep 29, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM CDT

Midway Studios, 6016 S Ingleside Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

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Join Chicago Movie Tours on the Midway, and discover the city's film history in an entirely new way!

On this leisurely 75-minute walking tour led by a Ph.D. in film, you'll visit 5 spots on the historic Midway Plaisance, once the heart of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. As you walk the now-grassy strip (0.5 mi.), you'll discover its many connections to early and modern cinema.

Read our full description for more tour info, parking, accessibility, and more.

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  • General Admission

    Sale ends: Sep 29, 8:00 AM CDT
    $28.50
    +$0.71 service fee

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