Did You Know?
The Pledge of Allegiance, written by a children's magazine editor in 1892, was sent to and recited simultaneously by every student in America in honor of the dedication of the World's Fair in Chicago. So popular it became a daily recitation for America's youth, “under God” was added years later during McCarthy-era witch hunts to ID atheist children.
Tour guide Michael Corcoran presents Chicago in the palm of your hand! Michael weaves stories of the city's architecture, art treasures, and movie locations together with a history of its colorful past to provide a unique spin on this modern metropolis.
Michael is certified by and a member of the Chicago Tour-Guide Professionals Association. LGBT friendly.
Welcome to Brainsnack Tours!
Whether your group, small or large, needs a quick tour, in-depth information on Chicago's great buildings, or a guided glimpse of the Art Institute of Chicago, Michael Corcoran, CTG, can design a tour just for you.
Browse through our site to see the very best Chicago and Brainsnack Tours has to offer!
- Michael's book, Hollywood on Lake Michigan, 2nd edition, will be available through Chicago Review Press in June 2013.
- Read more about Michael and Brainsnack Tours;
- Contact us for tour options, dates, and services;
- Visit some Chicago attractions on our links pages; and
- Have a Chicago "brain snack"—info and photos about specific Chicago places and history (including our extensive Pictorial Chicago gallery).