From I-294 North-bound (Tri-State Tollway): Exit onto US-14 W (Miner St./Dempster St.). Continue west across the Des Plaines River. At second intersection past the river, turn left on Pearson Street. Go one block south to 781 Pearson.
From I-294 South-bound (Tri-State Tollway): Take the IL-58 exit toward Golf Road. Turn left on NE River Road. Turn right onto Ballard Road. Turn left onto Rand Road. Turn right onto Miner St./Dempster St. Continue west across the Des Plaines River. At second intersection past the river, turn left on Pearson Street. Go one block south to 781 Pearson.
From Northwest Highway (Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect area): Follow Northwest Highway until it becomes Miner Street in downtown Des Plaines. Turn right at Pearson Street. Go one block south to 781 Pearson,
From Lee/Mannheim: Follow Lee Street north toward downtown Des Plaines. Turn right onto Prairie Avenue. Drive two blocks east to Pearson Street.
Directions and Parking
Directions
Parking
The Des Plaines History Center is located at 781-789 Pearson Street and Prairie Avenue in Des Plaines.Nearby street parking is available in the following locations:
Pearson Street, Prairie Avenue, Ellinwood Street
Please note that thebusiness parking lots next to and behind the History Center building at 781 Pearson are for AT&T employees only and are not designated for public use.
For more information about parking, contact the History Center at 847-391-5399, or see the "Downtown Restaurants and Public Parking Map" for the City of Des Plaines by clicking this link.