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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Chicago, Illinois, USA
$57
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady is a premier tour experience that showcases the city's architectural heritage. This 90-minute journey offers insights into both historic and modern design, narrated by expert docents.
- 🌊 Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Chicago River, learning about its transformation through industry and recreation.
- 🏛️ Pass by iconic landmarks such as Navy Pier, a symbol of Chicago's adaptive reuse of urban spaces.
- 🏙️ Discover Marina City, an architectural experiment aimed at revitalizing urban living for middle-class Chicagoans.
- 🏨 Learn about the reflective design of the Trump International Hotel & Tower during your guided commentary.
- 🏗️ View the influential Modernist structure designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a highlight on the river.
- 🚀 Witness the innovative design of 150 North Riverside, an engineering marvel in Chicago's skyline.
- 🏢 Take in the sight of Boeing International Headquarters at 100 N Riverside Plaza.
- 🌆 Marvel at the Willis Tower, once the tallest building in the world, and its historical significance.
- 📈 See the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Building, a key player in the city’s financial landscape.
- 🛥️ Enjoy amenities such as a climate-controlled lower level, on-board WiFi, and live commentary from local guides.
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Architectural River Cruise
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Climate controlled lower level
- River sightseeing cruise
- Live commentary on board
- Restroom on board
- Local guide (docents)
- WiFi on board
- Storage for luggage
- Drinks & light snacks (available to purchase)
Meeting point
On Chicago's Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Please use 112 E. Wacker for GPS navigation. Look for our black awning at street level on the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive.
Return details
On Chicago's Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Please use 112 E. Wacker for GPS navigation. Look for our black awning at street level on the southeast corner of the Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive.
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Chicago RiverThe story of the Chicago River is one that continues to unfold. Through periods of industry, transportation, revitalization and recreation, it has grown and changed like the city itself.
- The Chicago Architecture Center is directly across Wacker Drive from the Chicago's First Lady docks. Discounted admission of $5 per person is available if you show your river cruise ticket. (pass by)
- From naval base and university campus to shipping hub and entertainment destination, Navy Pier is Chicago’s hallmark of adaptive reuse. (pass by)
- When architect Bertrand Goldberg envisioned Marina City, it was an urban experiment designed to draw middle-class Chicagoans back to the city after more than a decade of suburban migration. (pass by)
- When our docents explain that the Trump International Hotel & Tower reflects its surroundings, they aren’t only referring to its shiny glass and steel exterior. (pass by)
- One of the last American projects designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this powerful Modernist structure occupies a prominent place on the Chicago River. (pass by)
- Gravity-defying 150 North Riverside has already taken its rightful place among Chicago’s architectural and engineering wonders. (pass by)
- View Boeing International Headquarters at 100 N Riverside Plaza. (pass by)
- For nearly 25 years after its completion, the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, held the title of tallest building in the world. (pass by)
- Size has always mattered in the Midwest. Upon its completion in 1930, it was the largest building in the world and served as Marshall Field’s wholesale warehouse, where retailers could buy stock. (pass by)
- View the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Building, located at 20 S Wacker Drive. (pass by)
- Chicago Tribune Freedom Center. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Chicago, Illinois, USA
$57
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!