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Walt Disney and Chicago
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. With its founder and namesake’s birthday coming up on Dec. 5th, we’re taking a look at Walt’s two stints in Chicago. When visiting Disney World, take our free Discover the Sweet & Secret Side of Disney Springs adventure, which stops at seven attractions in […]
November 30, 2023
- Activities
- Culture
- Tours
How Nashville Became “Music City, U.S.A.”
This week’s blog post explores how Nashville became associated with country music. eATLAS has four adventures in Nashville. The Dolly Parton Tour takes you to eight sites associated with the country music legend, including venues where she has recorded and performed. We have three other free adventures incorporated into city landmarks that require an admission […]
November 23, 2023
- Activities
- Culture
- Tours
The Rise and Fall of the Tampa Mafia
eATLAS’ Tampa Mafia Tour is a 90-minute, self-guided driving tour that takes you to 12 homes, bars, cemeteries, and more that featured in the city’s notorious history with the mob (https://adventures.playeatlas.com/view/bBL3R53jUxYbswEDHV7t/Tampa-Mafia-Tour). It was created by mob expert Scott Deitche, who has written seven books about the Mafia, several of which focus on Tampa. By Dave […]
November 21, 2023
- Activities
- Tours
Are You Brave Enough to Visit the Medieval Torture Museum?
Since November 2021, Chicago residents and visitors have noticed an attraction in the Loop that seems a bit out of place on State St. amid local cultural institutions like the Chicago Theatre and Marshall Field & Co. building. The Medieval Torture Museum takes people out of the vibrancy of a modern metropolis and into some […]
August 11, 2023
- City
- Tours
Northalsted – the heart of Chicago’s LGBTQ community
In recognition of LGBT History Month, we hope you enjoy this history of Northalsted. This Lakeview neighborhood, known until 2021 as Boystown, has for decades been synonymous with Chicago’s LGBTQ community. eATLAS has a walking tour of Northalsted called Bits of Boystown created by Ronnie Frey. You can purchase it here. In 1997, Mayor Richard […]
October 26, 2022
- Tours
How Kalamazoo Became ‘Mall City’
The Kalamazoo Mall is one of five stops on our free walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo. Learn more about its history and how it earned the moniker. To learn more about this historic district, take the eATLAS tour Downtown Kalamazoo Historic Walking Tour, crafted by Discover Kalamazoo and featuring Richard Piet of The Richard […]
August 26, 2022
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