Stories and Structures: Architectural Tours - Winnetka Historical Society (original) (raw)
Scroll down to view the many ways you can take our tours: in-person, app-based and web-based!
548 Willow is the starting point for the Early Settlers Tour.
457 Ash is featured in the Architectural Diversity Tour.
271 Scott is featured in the Hubbard Woods Tour
In-Person Tours
In-person group tours are $30 per person. Capacity is 16 people
Winnetka’s Architectural Diversity Walking Tour:
This 1-hour walking tour explores the village’s impressive array of architectural styles. The tour will start at 457 Ash and, focusing on the east side of the village, stops at ten houses representing particular architectural styles. At less than 1 mile, this is our shortest walking tour and is a great option for participants interested in a little less walking and a bit more learning! Tours are from 4 – 5pm.
REGISTER for Wednesday, September 11
Central Winnetka Architectural Treasures Walking Tour:
This walking tour will take participants from the Winnetka Historical Society’s headquarters at 411 Linden (a c. 1859 Victorian gem), through the Village’s historic downtown, and back through some of the oldest neighborhoods.
REGISTER for Thursday, Sept 26th
Hubbard Woods Architectural Treasures Walking Tour:
This 75-minute walking tour will take participants along the border of Winnetka and Glencoe, through some of Hubbard Woods’ most picturesque neighborhoods, and back through Hubbard Woods’ historic downtown. The tour focuses on some of the architectural elements that make these structures unique, as well as stories about the people who lived and worked in them.
REGISTER for Thursday, October 8th
Early Settler Homes Walking Tour:
This 1-hour walking tour takes participants back in time, visiting ten homes built in the 1800s for early Winnetka settlers. The tour begins at the Clinton House at 548 Willow (built in 1872) and weaves through several of the oldest neighborhoods on the east side of the village. Tours are from 4 – 5pm.
REGISTER for Thursday, October 17th
You can schedule a private tour HERE.
Private tours are $240 and can accommodate up to 16 people
Web-Based Tours
Visit the PocketSights website to explore all the stops on our six walking, driving, biking or “arm-chair” tours.
- Explore at your own pace
- Choose your own tour stop order
- Learn about these architectural treasures right from your computer
- Explore at your own pace
Architectural Treasures web-based tours:
NEW ! Architectural Diversity: CLICK HERE!
NEW! Early Settler Homes: CLICK HERE!
Central Winnetka: CLICK HERE!
Downtown Winnetka: CLICK HERE!
Downtown Hubbard Woods: CLICK HERE!
Hubbard Woods: CLICK HERE!
App-Based Tours
Download the PocketSights app to take an in-person app-based tour, or use the app to take a virtual tour.
- Walk, bike, jog, or drive in-person app-based
- Take a tour in virtual mode to take a tour anytime, anywhere
- Learn about these architectural treasures right from your smartphone
- Gain access to thousands of other fascinating tours in the Chicagoland area and beyond
- Walk, bike, jog, or drive in-person app-based
To download the PocketSights app, scan the QR code to the left or CLICK HERE!
And to download our “How to Download and Use the PocketSights App” guide, CLICK HERE!