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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
$35.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment.

What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments.

As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
What's New
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Narration by a professional and certified guide.
  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
  • Storage for luggage or strollers
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Coat check

  • Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.
  • Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court
  • Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower. (pass by)
  • Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments. (pass by)
  • Discuss 465 N Park Drive. (pass by)
  • View the St. Regis Chicago building. (pass by)
  • View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
  • Closing remarks.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

    Location Chicago, Illinois, USA
    $35.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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