Bicycle tours, new to this year’s series, examine topics not feasible on regular walking tours. These tours last approximately two hours and cover four to six miles at a leisurely pace. Tours utilize our wonderful bicycle paths and side streets whenever possible. You are required to bring your own bicycle. Helmets are recommended, but not required. Rain dates are the following day at 1 pm. Not a member, join today and save on your tickets!

Westcott and the Progressive Era
Saturday, June 18 at 10 am • Guided by Kevin Rose and Marta Wojcik
The Westcotts moved to Springfield in 1903 during a period of social and aesthetic reform known as the Progressive Era. Join us on this bicycle tour as we explore the world of Burton and Orpha Westcott from 1903 to the mid-1920s, including associated houses and factories, architecture influenced by the Prairie School, and the City Beautiful park concepts envisioned for Greenmount Cemetery. Meet outside the Westcott House, 1340 East High Street, on your bicycle. Tickets are $10 General, $8 Members, and $5 Students. Presented by Brittanie Daugherty and Rod Hatfield.

Mid-Century Modern West
Saturday, July 16 at 10 am • Guided by Kevin Rose
Local architects like Lloyd Zeller, John Kline, and Phil Snyder reimagined the post-World War II urban landscape with leek efficient modern designs, some of which garnered national recognition. Join us on this bicycle tour as we rediscover some of Springfield’s best mid-century modern designs, including the George and Frieda McCann House, Columbia Gas Building, and Bauhaus-inspired Building X at Crowell-Collier. Meet outside Key Bank at 1 South Fountain Avenue on your bicycle. Tickets are $10 General, $8 Members, and $5 Students. Presented by Alan Ladd and Jake Studebaker.

Quirky Springfield
Saturday, September 17 at 10 am • Guided by Brittanie Daugherty and Rod Hatfield
While every town has an attraction that could be described as quirky, Springfield has many. Join us on this out-of-the-ordinary bicycle tour as we discover Springfield’s unique assets and unusual stories. From roadside attractions like Ben Hartman’s Historical Rock Garden to the mystery of buried gold at Snyder Park, we will visit the interesting and intriguing gems that make Springfield a one-of-a-kind town. Meet at the Hartman Rock Garden, 1905 Russell Drive, on your bicycle. Tickets are $10 General, $8 Members, and $5 Students. Presented by Richele Shepard and Jeff Smith.