Learn about the history and legends surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and notorious criminal H.H.Holmes on a half-day tour inspired by the popular book ‘The Devil in the White City.’ Explore important locations such as the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Jackson Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and the ‘Murder Castle’ of H.H. Holmes as you learn more about the World's Columbian Exposition and Victorian Chicago.
This is a half-day history tour inspired by the book The Devil in the White City, centered on the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the notorious criminal H.H. Holmes. You explore locations including the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Jackson Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and the Murder Castle of H.H. Holmes while learning about the World's Columbian Exposition and Victorian Chicago. It suits readers of the book and history-minded travelers who want a deep, specific story rather than a general ghost walk.
The half-day length and true-crime subject make this more of a history expedition than a quick evening scare, so plan for a longer, more involved outing. Chicago's dark past runs deep, and a tour built around one well-documented chapter of it rewards visitors who want depth on a single thread over a sampler of the city's legends.
Questions people ask
How long is the tour?
It is a half-day tour, so plan for a longer outing than a typical evening walk.
What is it about?
It covers the history and legends of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the notorious criminal H.H. Holmes, inspired by the book The Devil in the White City.
Which locations does it visit?
It explores locations including the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Jackson Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and the Murder Castle of H.H. Holmes.
