Ride the Blue Line elevated train with us as we go south of the Rio Grande to Pilsen. What was once home to Chicago's Czech population is now the center of Chicago's Mexican and Latino culture.
Pilsen is also a growing artist's colony, home to over three hundred contemporary artists. Over a dozen artist-owned galleries invite visitors to browse and chat with resident artists. The nearby Mexican Fine Arts Museum,the largest of its kind in America, serves as their inspiration.Vibrant murals on the walls of buildings everywhere tell the stories of political leaders, religious symbols, Aztec history and the struggles of the working class.
Let there be no doubt that Pilsen will beckon you to taste its cultural dishes. The aroma of tamales,chiles relleno,enchiladas and barbecued meats will follow you on your walk from corner to corner while the rhythms of ranchero music pulsate out of doorways and second story windows. Ask your guide to stop at one of the family owned panaderias (bakeries) to taste genuine Mexican dulces(sweets) or stop and visit with one of the friendly street vendors who stand at almost every corner displaying their wares.
Pilsen is indeed a sensory experience that reveals the heart and creative soul of Chicago's proud Mexican-American community.
Schedule
May 1st-Novemeber 5th
Time
11:30 am
Meet
Your Loop Area Hotel or NW Corner of Michigan and Washington
Cost
$35 per person. No Credit Cards.
Includes public transportation fare.
Children under 16 Half Price.
