2008 Chicago Official Visitors Guide - (Page 41) 3 Ride the Rails Who says there’s no such thing as a free ride? Get in the Loop and take a free, guided ride on the ‘L’ through Chicago’s famous business district, which got its name from the elevated train tracks encircling it. The Loop Train Tour offers a unique perspective on the neighborhood’s worldfamous architecture, including the Art Deco Chicago Board of Trade building and the Rookery Building, the oldest standing highrise in the city. A tour guide will explain the history of the Loop and of the ‘L’, a quintessential part of Chicago life. See page 20 for all of the details. Cruise the River If you tire of the concrete altogether, grab a seat on one of Chicago’s many boat tours. The Chicago River provides some of the best views of the city’s famous buildings, so take an architectural boat tour from Wendella Boats or the Chicago Architecture Foundation and learn all about the history of the Windy City skyline. Or, if you want Fido to feel as welcome in Chicago as you do, treat your pooch to a ride on Mercury’s Canine Cruise, where a guide points out the best dog parks, fire hydrants and other dogfriendly places in the city. 4 pg 41
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