About L Stop Tours
More Chicago, More Fun!
A Father-Daughter Story
Tom was always a Chicago tour guide. Whenever friends or family members would visit from out of town, he would take them all over the city to his favorite must-see Chicago hot spots. Tours were designed for that particular group of visitors, and usually ended underneath Michigan Avenue at Billy Goat Tavern. Needless to say, Billy Goat was — and continues to be — one of Tom’s all-time favorite Chicago pubs.
Lindsay, Tom’s daughter, was a middle school teacher, who kept busy year-round working a variety of seasonal positions. She spent two summers working as a Chicago tour guide (for a different company) and enjoyed teaching visitors about the culture and history of the city. She incorporated techniques from her teaching days into her tours, such as telling stories and quizzing guests on Chicago trivia.
Coupling their knowledge and love of Chicago (and a propensity for talking), Tom and Lindsay decided to develop a new and different kind of tour company, one that represents the best ideas from their respective experiences. The result is L Stop Tours, a family company that offers a unique perspective on the city and its neighborhoods.
Leadership Team
Combined, our team of Chicagoans has extensive experience and training in many industries. To name a few: Journalism, Education, Film/Media, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Event-planning. As a result, our leadership team understands what it takes to pull off a great Chicago walking tour that feels both entertaining and educational.
Lindsay McNaught
Lindsay is a certified K-12 educator who worked as a tour guide in Chicago during the summer months. She holds two Master’s degrees one — in Technology in Education and one in Film and Television, with an emphasis on Post-Production. Lindsay is currently a Technology Integration Specialist in a suburban middle school. She works hard to ensure that L Stop Tours provides a Chicago tour experience unlike any other in the city.
Tom Schaffner
Tom’s ability to give exceptional Chicago walking tours comes from being a lifelong resident of the Chicago area who is knowledgeable and familiar with all aspects of the city. A journalist and entrepreneur, Tom has written about the city in a number of publications. He was the founder, editor, and publisher of The Chicago File, a monthly newsletter for former Chicagoans. Tom also served as a consultant for the Chicago Cultural Mile Association and is the founder of Schaffner Communications, a Chicago-based consulting firm that he launched in 1985. In addition to leading tours, Tom frequently gives Chicago-themed speaking engagements for community groups, libraries, and special events. He still loves to write about the city, and you can read his most recent work on the L Stop blog!