Explore the Pullman neighborhood by walking past the historic row homes.
Courtesy of National Park Conservation Association/Photo taken by SRW.
Park Rangers recommend setting aside a half day to explore Pullman National Historical Park.
If you only have a couple of hours, start at the Administration-Clock Tower Building to enjoy introductory exhibits by the National Park Service. A ranger can help craft a trip itinerary that best fits your interests for the day. There are a variety of ways to spend your day in Pullman from joining a scheduled ranger tour to viewing the historic buildings around the neighborhood. Explore the Historic Pullman Foundation's Pullman Exhibit Hall, connect with civil rights history at the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, or take in the rich interiors of the Pullman House Project.
With an hour or less, we suggestopening a self-guided tour of Pullman on theNPS Appand grabbing a park brochure before getting out there to see the historic neighborhood. However, consider coming back again to learn more about how Pullman stories transformed America and the world!
For groups larger than 15, please give us advance notice to ensure we have staff and space available to accommodate you. This includes if you plan to join the regular first-come, first-served daily ranger-led tours (limit 25 participants).
Feel free to call us between 10 am and 4 pm (Or 9 am and 4 pm from December 15th through March 9th) at 773-928-7257 or email us at PULL_VisitorInfo@nps.gov if you have additional questions or special needs.
The Pullman company became known for creating luxurious train cars, but its workers would help form a lasting legacy through their stories.Start at the Pullman National Historical Park Visitor Center in the Administration-Clock Tower Building to learn more.
Type:Kid Friendly, Active, Urban, Educational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly
Duration:Half Day
Topics:African American Heritage, Architecture and Building, Industry, Laborer and Worker, Labor Movement, Social Movements, Civil Rights, Transportation, Trains and Railroads, Commerce, Engineering, Immigration, Factories, Urban America, Women's History
Do you have half a day to explore Pullman National Historical Park? One of the features that went into the design of the 1880s historic Pullman town was that everything you needed was within walking distance. You can explore everything the Park has to offer on foot.
Location:Historic Pullman Foundation Pullman Exhibit Hall
Season:Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
Visit the Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall located at Cottage Grove and 112th Street. Volunteers and partners from the Historic Pullman Foundation are on-hand to answer questions and provide suggestions on how to enjoy your visit to the Historical Park. There are informational displays, artifacts and an introductory film available.
The Hotel Florence is a former hotel, designed by architect Solon Spencer Beman as part of the planned industrial community of Pullman. Although the building, owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently closed to the public, visitors are encouraged to walk the Victorian verandah and peer in the windows.
Location:Pick up the tour map at the Shared Visitor Information Center
Season:Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Our partner, the Historic Pullman Foundation, offers a free self-guided walking/driving tour pamphlet. It is available at the Pullman Exhibit Hall and the Administration-Clock Tower Building. The Pullman Exhibit Hall also has a brochure box with the tour map available at its entrance door on the outside of the building.
Location:National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Season:Spring, Summer, Fall
Time Of Day:Day
This important museum details the struggle of African Americans in the Pullman Company to obtain representation and rights, and the role of A. Philip Randolph, chief organizer of what eventually became the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
