TOURS
Double-Decker Tour of Chicago
Thursday, July 19th
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Whether you're a first-time visitor to Chicago or lifelong resident, this "Chicago Highlights" tour is the perfect way to see the Windy City. This entertaining and informative two-hour tour passes by Chicago's historic landmarks, classic movie locations, and hottest attractions including:
• Willis (formerly Sears) Tower: The Skydeck, Board of Trade, Union Station
• Millennium Park: Cloud Gate (The Bean), the Park Shop
• Wacker South: Trump Tower, Wrigley Building, boat tours
• Theatre District: State Street shopping, Picasso, Garrett Popcorn Shop
• Art Institute: Grant Park, Millennium Park, Orchestra Hall
• Hilton Towers and Hotel: Buckingham Fountain
• Field Museum of Natural History: Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Soldier Field
• Sheraton Chicago: NBC Tower, AMC Theater, Riverwalk
• Navy Pier: Shopping, dining, boat tours, family attractions, and more
• The Magnificent Mile: Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Nordstrom's, Apple Store, Nike Town
• Hancock Center: Hancock Observatory and Signature Room, Bloomingdale's, Cheesecake Factory, Oak Street shopping
• Water Tower: American Girl Place, Water Tower Place shopping, Chicago Visitor Center, Lookingglass Theatre, Mag Mile shopping
• River North: Hard Rock Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, Ed Debevic's, Portillo's, Retro McDonald's, Pizzeria Uno, ESPN Zone
Architecture Boat Tour on Chicago River
Friday, July 20th
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Join us on an exciting journey as we tour the Chicago River and its architectural landmarks. Our professional guides will recount the dramatic story of Chicago's rise from the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture. Along the one-hour route, you will see buildings by world-famous architects including Mies van der Rohe, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and Helmut Jahn. Our complimentary map and guide is yours to keep as a souvenir of your cruise.Our tour boards at Navy Pier. The Chicago Architectural Cruise goes down the main branch of the Chicago River, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past Sears Tower to the old Post Office Building.
Boarding: Ogden Slip at Navy Pier
Vessel: Shoreline (Red, White and Blue)