Chicago's very original historic downtown, where you'll find the classic low brick buildings of the mid-19th century, has been preserved in an unusually large area. Few American cities can boast similar centres.
The centerpiece of Old Chicago is St. Michael's Church, whose bell is said to mark the boundaries of Old Town wherever its sound can be heard.
Experience the atmosphere of old America
Stroll the old streets and let the atmosphere of America when it was just beginning to be a world power take over.
Old Town is the perfect place to stroll aimlessly in a peaceful atmosphere. You can walk the entire Old Town in about an hour.
There are no hotels right in Old Town and not many private apartments. You can stay on the outskirts of the district off Clark Street at the Lincoln Hotel ****.
How to get there
Old Town is best reached by bus from modern downtown Chicago.
Bus line 32 runs right through the center of the neighborhood past St. Michael's Church.
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