Meet your guide, Douglas Kline, on the sidewalk in front of a historic brick former firehall in St. Paul and get oriented with the basics of Fitzgerald's kinetic life. From there, we'll make our way along the sidewalks of a collection of leafy residential streets while seeing Fitzgerald's many homes and hangouts.
We'll pause in parks where Fitzgerald played, see his former school building, and view the private social club that Fitzgerald was not allowed to join. And you'll hear surprising details about the author's boyhood in St. Paul plus his fame later as an adult.
While we walk, you'll learn about Fitzgerald's lively life and the Roaring '20s, and hear anecdotes about his hometown shenanigans. In addition, during our stroll, you'll spot many types of popular Gilded Age Victorian home styles in this historically preserved area.
Tour duration is 2 hours and we'll walk about 2 miles with many stops for commentary. The tour ends at the starting point.
Are you a fan of the wild Jazz Age, Gatsby and Fitzgerald's novels? Like discovering how the everyday life of a local boy impacted his later celebrity status? Enjoy meandering outdoor sidewalks among mature trees, parks, and historic buildings? This tour is for you.
IMPORTANT:
Restrooms are not available before or during the tour.
Tour does not include home interiors.
Your private guide, Douglas Kline, is a professional, independent guide who has lead hundreds of memorable and inspiring tours for many years in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Stillwater, Minnesota. He is an outgoing communicator and born storyteller who has engaged all types of guests - singles, couples, families, groups of friends, relocating executives, corporate professionals, international and domestic students and more.
"Recommended for anyone! We learned so much." Holly K., California USA
"Our whole family, 3 generations from 9-70 years, had an amazing time! Bravo!!" Jen G., Minneapolis, USA
"Absolutely wonderful. A++ and 5 stars. Doug was exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable...." Genevieve R., Maryland USA