Towering skyscrapers and lowball politics. Yes, this is Chicago.
On this edgy audio walking tour, you’ll step inside the legendary Andy’s Jazz Club. Sip a beer at the infamous Billy Goat Tavern. And you’ll retrace the last footsteps of Chicago gangster Tony Lombardo. You’ll even take a ride on the El — and listen to a hip-hop ode to the famous train.
Directions
1. View & print the map. (Click here)
2. Choose your download (see options below).
3. Walk to stop 1 on the map and press play.
Download Options:
Subscribe | Need help?
The easiest way to get the tour onto your mp3 player is to subscribe using iTunes or your favorite podcasting tool:
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Streaming | Need help?
Select this option if you would like to stream it to your smart phone or watch the tour from your computer.
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Download| Need help?
Select this option if you would like to download the tour as a .zip file. You will need to unzip the folder to view it or drag it to a playlist once you have downloaded it.
Not sure which option is best for you? Click here for help.
The Tour Map
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The Voice Behind the Tour
Kevin Coval, a renowned Chi-town hip-hop poet is your personal tour guide. Let him lead through his streets and give you his unvarnished perspective on life in the City of Big Shoulders.
Coval is a regular on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s performed his poetry in Europe, South Africa, and India. He’s the author of the new book Slingshots: a Hip-Hop Poetica.
Tour Details
Tour Length: 1 hour
Tour Distance: 1 mile
Recommended Times: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
