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Focused Friday Tours

Lakeside's 1929 Fires presented by Lakesider Phil Dale:  July 11, 2025 | 10:30 am - noon | Tour begins at the corner of 5th Street and Walnut Avenue.

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This walking tour will take you to the area of Lakeside burned during the 1929 fires. The impact of the fire will be explored.

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East Lakeside presented by Lakesider Bill Nicholson: July 18th, 2025 | 10:30 am - noon | Tour begins at the Heritage Hall Museum. 

 

A tour on the Lakeside tram of the historic east side of Lakeside with commentary on significant structures.​

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Founders Tour presented by Lakesider Sean Gill: July 25th, 2025 | 10:30 am - noon | Tour begins at the Heritage Hall Museum. 

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A tour via the Lakeside van travels to one of the founder's homesite, the location of the Christy Chapel, a local cemetery, and much more.

 

 

Historic Guest Houses presented by Lakesider's Elaine & David Cottrell: August 1st, 2025 | 10:30 am - noon | Tour begins at the Heritage Hall Museum. 

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This walking tour will take you to guest houses in LKSD with commentary on the history of the buildings and people involved in providing Lakeside hospitality. 

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Hotel Lakeside presented by Lakesider and local historian George McCormick: August 8th, 2025 | 10:30 am - noon | Tour begins at the Hotel Lakeside fountain.

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This walking tour will take you behind the scenes of the Historic Hotel Lakeside with commentary on its 150-year history. 

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