Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 67) Chicago Architecture Foundation Bus Tours and Walking Tours 224 S. Michigan Ave. Knowledgeable tour guides take you through the architecturally significant structures in Chicago. 312/922-3432, www.architecture.org $ Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruises on Chicago’s First Lady, Little Lady & Fair Lady Cruises depart from the Chicago River at Michigan Ave. and lower Wacker Dr. Chicago Architecture Foundation guides conduct architectural cruises May through mid-Nov. 847 /358-1330, www.architecture.org/tours.aspx $ Chicago Blues Tour 1658 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 410 Historical blues-club tours for groups of 12 or more; public tours offered twice per year. Custom events and private parties with a bluesmusic theme, docents and meals also available. 866/LIVE-BLU, www.chicagobluestour.com $ Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours Chicago Architecture Chicago River depart from historic North Pier at River East Plaza. Complimentary Starbucks coffee, cookies and lemonade on board. Cruises are available May–Nov. 312/527-1977, groups 312/527-2002, www.chicagoline.com $ Chicago Gray Line Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. Take a comprehensive guided tour of the Loop, lakefront, Hyde Park, Michigan Ave. and the Gold Coast. 312/251-3107, www.grayline.com $ Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Tours Historic Water Tower, on Pearson St. at Michigan Ave. Tour Chicago aboard an old-fashioned trolley car or double decker bus. Trolleys and buses stop at 13 locations in the downtown area, including the Sears Tower. 773/648-5000, www.chicagotrolley.com $ Chicago Greeter Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Experience this free service from the Chicago Office of Tourism. Team up with a Chicago native and visit areas throughout the city on foot and via public transportation. 312/744-8000, www.chicagogreeter.com Free Chicago Neighborhood Tours Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Choose from several tours that take you into Chicago’s diverse areas. Tours cover Puerto Rican, African-American, South Asian, Polish and many other neighborhoods. People who know the areas serve as guides and share their stories with you. 312/742-1190, www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com $ City Segway Tours The world’s first guided tour using Segways provides fascinating Chicago stories, great photo ops and an opportunity to ride the coolest machine around. 877/SEG-TOUR, www.citysegwaytours.com $ Chicago Line Cruises 465 N. McClurg Court Architectural and historical cruises on the 800/2CONNECT ILLINOIS. MILE AFTER MAGNIFICENT MILE. 67 ANNE EVANS http://www.architecture.org http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx http://www.chicagobluestour.com http://www.grayline.com http://www.chicagoline.com http://www.chicagotrolley.com http://www.chicagogreeter.com http://www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com http://www.citysegwaytours.com http://www.hancockobservatory.com http://www.hancockobservatory.com
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