The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau offers several tours of DuPage County and the greater Chicago area. With the Obama presidency, this one is fast becoming a favorite.

Let us tailor the perfect tour for your group. We can provide you with free up-to-date information on the best spots and values around Chicago. Contact Julie Scholle, CTIS, by email or call her at 1-800-232-0502 and start planning your trip to DuPage today.

Obamas' Chicago Highlights Tour

Walk in the footsteps of President Barack Obama and his family during this fully-narrated tour of the places where he lived, worked and played in Chicago. 

Explore the Obamas’ Hyde Park neighborhood with a certified guide. See where Michelle and Barack worked at the University of Chicago, the barber shop where he had his hair cut, the park where he played basketball, and the spot where he and Michelle had their first kiss. 

Visit an historic church where you will hear about the Obama family’s volunteer work, and enjoy lunch at a classic Hyde Park cafeteria frequented by Obama. 

You will also see where the Obama family lived in Chicago, where they liked to take walks, their favorite museums, the law office in the Loop where Barack and Michelle met, and the site in Grant Park where President Obama made his acceptance speech on election night.

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