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Detailed AVA Event Information

	Sponsored by the American Volkssport Association
City and State:	Chicago, IL
Event Date(s):	1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
Location:	Oak Park Visitors Center
Event Name:	Oak Park
Event Type:	Year Round Walk
AVA Event ID	85339
AVA Seasonal Event #:	2010/Y1194
Distance(s):	5/10/15km
Trail Rating:	1
Description:	The trail takes you through Oak Park and River Forest--two communities that boast one of the finest collections of late 19th and early 20th century American architecture and past Concordia University. Oak Park contains the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright designed buildings in the world--30 in all--including Wright's own home and studio and Unity Temple. There are many historic sites and museums, including the Hemingway museum and birthplace. You will also walk through Austin Gardens.
Wheelchair Access:	medium
Strollers:	easy
Pets:	Yes
Restrooms:	Yes
Start Point:	1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL. Phone: 708-848-1500. Located 10 miles due west of Chicago's Loop. Visitor Center Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Closed most holidays. From I-290, exit left to Harlem Ave. (Ill 43). Turn left on Harlem to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street to Forest Avenue. Left on Forest and into the Visitor Center's garage on the right. Parking is generally free on weekends. By Public Transportation from Chicago, call RTA/Metra at 312-836-7000 for schedule information.
IVV Awards:	IVV Credit Only

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