The History Center along with the City of Des Plaines and Bike & Walk Des Plaines will host a guided historical tour of downtown and several neighborhoods on bicycle! We will make several stops along the way to engage with the landscape and discuss historical information. The route is approximately 5.1miles (8.25kilometers). All registrants will receive a History Center gaiter!

Saturday, May 21

Begin & end at the Kinder House, 789 Pearson St., Des Plaines, IL 60016

Ride begins at 9:00AM sharp and may take up to two hours including stops.

Note that this is the same route as Fall 2021.

Registration and payment may be completed online, and we recommend registering as soon as possible. Register Here.

Participants must be at least 18 years old and able to ride a bicycle at a moderate pace to stay with the group. Helmets must be worn by all participants during the ride. Participants must provide their own bicycles and helmets. We suggest that all participants bring a bottle of water.