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Chicagoland Host to Countless Bikeable
Destinations
Summers in Chicago offer many celebrations of cultural diversity.
Here are some bike-accessible places where you can delve deeper
into Chicago’s rich ethnic heritage, along with some recommended
routes. We suggest you reference the Chicagoland
Bicycle Map to customize your route.
Irish
American Heritage Festival — Check out the 22nd
annual event July 13 to 15. Experience the finest in local and international
Irish music, dance and family activities. For tickets call (773)
282-7035, ext. 10. 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago.
Directions: Montrose stop on the Blue Line. Or bike up
Milwaukee or Elston to Lawrence. From the east, take Lawrence all
the way. From the south, Kostner is recommended. The North Shore
Channel Trail and the North Branch Trail from the north both meet
up with Milwaukee.
Mexican
Fine Arts Center – Women Artists of Modern Mexico:
Frida's Contemporaries. The exhibit highlights paintings, photography,
sculpture, dance and literature by 26 artists who exemplify Mexican
social consciousness from the beginning of the 20th Century. June
22 to Sept. 2. 1852 West 19th St., Chicago. (312) 738-1501.
Directions: Halsted is a great route from either north
or south and meets up with 21st Street. From the east, Roosevelt
is recommended and it intersects with Blue Island Avenue to get
you there.
Chinatown
Summer Fair — July 15, 2007 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wentworth
Avenue from Cermak Road to 24th Place. Lion dance procession and
Asian cultural entertainment including local restaurants and gift
shops.
Directions: From the Lakefront Trail, take 18th Street
west, to Clark Street south, to Archer Avenue west, to Wentworth.
Or take Wabash south to Archer. If you come from the west, take
18th Street east, to Canal Street south, to Cermak.
Oktoberfest — 3000 N. Lincoln to Southport
September 28-30. The sixth annual St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest was
founded by German immigrants in 1882 and celebrates its German roots
every September. The fest will be complete with “oom-pah”
bands, beers and bratwurst.
Directions: Lincoln Avenue is the best route to Oktoberfest.
Diversey, Fullerton, Southport, Halsted and Wilson all intersect
with it.
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