top of page

Chicago Southland counts railroads among its attractions

SSMMA

Representatives from the Villages of Park Forest and Matteson and Canadian National Railway cut the ribbon in 2013 to open the Railfan Park/Image courtesy of the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau


The 62 municipalities of Chicago Southland are bursting with trains and railroad-related attractions.

“Historic Pullman District National Monument gives an opportunity to explore and discover the history of the Pullman Car Company and the American labor movement, creating a great historic venue,” said Tobie Fitzpatrick, tour and travel market manager for the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Other great stops include the Park Forest Rail Fan Park, the Homewood Railroad Platform and Park and Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery. The Chicago Southland is a fantastic place for group tours with so many unique attractions and venues along the rail trail.”

Homewood Railroad Platform and Park in the Village of Homewood features a handicapped-accessible railroad viewing platform. The platform provides a view of the tracks of regional commuter, intercity rail and freight trains. A live audio feed from the switchyard is available at the platform…Please click here for David Hoekman’s story in Group Tour Media.

0 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Comments


Village of Alsip  •  Village of Beecher  •  City of Blue Island  •  Village of Burnham  •  City of Calumet City  •  Village of Calumet Park  •  City of Chicago Heights  •  City Of Country Club Hills  •  Village of Crestwood  •  Village of Crete  •  Village of Dixmoor  •  Village of Dolton  •  Village of East Hazel Crest  •  Village of Flossmoor  •  Village of Ford Heights  •  Village of Glenwood  •  City of Harvey  •  Village of Hazel Crest  •  Village of Homewood  •  Village of Lansing  •  Village of Lynwood  •  City of Markham  •  Village of Matteson  •  Village of Midlothian  •  Village of Mokena  •  Village of Monee  •  City of Oak Forest  •  Village of Olympia Fields  •  Village of Orland Hills  •  Village of Orland Park  •  Village of Park Forest  •  Village of Peotone  •  Village of Phoenix  •  Village of Posen  •  Village of Richton Park  •  Village of Riverdale  •  Village of Robbins  •  Village of Sauk Village  •  Village of South Chicago Heights  •  Village of South Holland  •  Village of Steger  •  Village of Thornton  •  Village of Tinley Park  •  Village of University Park  •  Village of Worth

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

© 2022 by South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association

bottom of page