The Niles History Center is excited to offer another series of walking tours this summer!
All tours meet at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater and begin at 10am.
Tour Themes:
Downtown Niles: Discover the history of Niles’ downtown. Highlights include the Four Flags Hotel, Carnegie Library, and Paris Soda Shop.
Rails to Trails: Walk along the St. Joseph River and learn about the important role both this waterway and railways played in the development of the community.
The Chapin Family in Niles: Take a stroll down Main Street to learn about the Chapin family and their lives in Niles during the second part of the 19th century. Tour includes a peek inside the historic Chapin Mansion.
2025 Schedule:
Saturday, June 14 - Downtown Niles
Friday, June 27 - The Chapin Family in Niles
Saturday, July 12 - Rails to Trails
Saturday, August 9 - The Chapin Family in Niles
Friday, August 29 - Downtown Niles
Tours are free but donations are gratefully accepted to help fund this program.
All tours are weather permitting. Please email
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