Downtown Elgin Historic Commercial District Tour
Downtown, Elgin, IL 60120
Historic Sites
Situated in Elgin's historical downtown are numerous architectural and historical sights. Take the tour at your own leisure by car or foot with informative audio for each stop.
Founded in 1836, the City of Elgin has had decades of history shape it. Starting off as a small river town to today, a bustling hub of business, art and recreation with over 115,000 residents.
What's happening nearby...
Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Drive, Elgin • May 23 – Oct 10 @ 3PM
A seasonal open-air farmers market in downtown Elgin that hosts a variety of local produce and handmade goods.
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Comedian Michael Palascak at The Hemmens Cultural Center
Hemmens Cultural Center • May 24 @ 7:30PM
His resume includes appearances on A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The Tonight Show, Letterman, Craig Ferguson, and Conan.
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Third annual Elgin Pride Parade & Festival
Festival Park • Jun 07 @ 11AM
Parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in downtown Elgin.
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Let history envelope you through architectural buildings
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