2008 Chicago Official Visitors Guide - (Page 46) see & do Chicago Segway Experience Tours Chicago’s only authorized Segway dealer offering touring adventures for you and your group. Explore Chicago’s lakefront, Buckingham Fountain and Museum Campus on this most unique transportation vehicle. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 113 312-663-0600 www.mysegwayexperience.com map/guide. Departs Ogden Slip at Navy Pier daily May–Sept., weekends Apr., Oct., Nov. 600 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier Ogden Slip, 312-222-9328 www.shorelinesightseeing.com Wendella Sightseeing Boats Departing from our dock at the landmark Wrigley Building, the 60-minute Chicago River Architectural Tour allows guests to experience world-famous architecture first hand with narration provided by trained and knowledgeable tour guides. 400 N. Michigan Ave., 312-337-1446, www.wendellaboats.com Chicago Food Planet Guided food and cultural walking tours include mouth-watering food tastings from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops and an insider’s view of Chicago’s tastiest, liveliest neighborhoods — their rich history, treasured architecture, entertainment offerings and restaurants. 800-979-3370 www.chicagofoodplanet.com Chicago’s First Lady Cruises The official river cruise of the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Departing from Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. on the Chicago River May 1–Nov. 20. 90-minute lecture-style cruise given by CAF-certified volunteer docents. Reservations 312-902-1500. See more than 53 significant structures, bridges and landmarks, and don’t forget your camera. Many daytime departures to choose, open-air and air-conditioned seating available. Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. 847-358-1330, www.cruisechicago.com Tours – Special Interest About Tours With 15 years of experience in tour planning, About Tours is your Chicago expert. We plan customized itineraries, arrange meals, accommodations, transportation and connect you with our certified guides. You can relax knowing your needs are being handled by the Chicago expert. 460 N. Main St., Ste. 201, Glen Ellyn 630-545-0904, www.abouttoursco.com Accenting Chicago Events & Tours For more than 15 years we have provided our clients with completely customized special events, unique tours, ground transportation, meet and greets, registration and bilingual services. Let us work with you to create an extraordinary, successful Chicago experience. 333 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 425 312-819-5363, www.accentingchicago.com Tours – Bikes Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours Chicago’s lakefront is a biking paradise. More than 18 miles of lakefront trails make it easy and safe to ride in Chicago. The bike rental shops are conveniently located along the bike trail at Navy Pier, Chicago’s No. 1 destination and North Ave. Beach, Chicago’s hottest beach. Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours accommodates individuals as well as large groups. More than 500 bikes and skates to choose from. Helmets and locks are free. Guided tours depart daily from Millennium Park and Navy Pier. Millennium Park location is open year-round from 6:30am to 8pm. For reservations and group sales call (888) BIKE-WAY or (312) 729-1000. Navy Pier Millennium Park and North Ave. Beach 312-595-9600 www.bikechicago.com Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided interior tours of Wright’s Home and Studio, also walking tours of the neighboring historic district. Tickets: $12 adult, $10 youth (7–18) and senior (65+), $5 children (4–10). Tours offered weekdays at 11am, 1pm, 3pm; weekends 1am–3:30pm. 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 708-848-1976 www.wrightplus.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s Frederick C. Robie House The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided interior tours of Wright’s Robie House and walking tours of the neighborhood surrounding Robie House. Tickets: $12 adult, $10 youth (11–18) and senior (65+), $5 children (4–10). Tours offered weekdays at 11am, 1pm, 3pm; weekends 11am–3:30pm. 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave. 773-834-1847, www.wrightplus.org Bobby’s Bike Hike – World’s Greatest Tours & Rentals Quality bike tours designed for all ages/fitness levels. Guides escort you along bike paths to all major downtown attractions on three daily tours. 10am, 1:30pm, 7pm; April 1–Oct. 31. Bikes included. Groups welcome. Convenient rentals. Ogden Slip at River East Docks 465 N. McClurg Ct., 312-915-0995 www.bobbysbikehike.com Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple One of the world’s most famous buildings and Wright’s self-described “contribution to modern architecture.” Weekdays 10:30am–4:30pm; weekends 1pm–4pm. $6–$8. Photos permitted. Call for group tour reservations, concierge packages and kids’ workshops. 875 Lake St., Oak Park 708-383-8873, www.unitytemple-utrf.org Chicago Ghost Investigations Upon meeting at an actually haunted venue, guests will learn how to use the tools of the trade in order to locate and interview ghosts. Afterward, guests are set loose to conduct their very own investigation. Please call for tonight’s investigation location. Ghost hunt is at 7:30pm. Reservations are required and can be made online or by phone from 9am–5pm. 773-935-6332 www.ghostsofchicago.com Chicago Neighborhood Tours Travel the world, one neighborhood at a time. Neighborhood tours: $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. Tour, four to four and a half hours, includes light refreshments. Specialinterest tours: $50 adults, $45 seniors and students, with a running time of four to five hours, includes lunch. 78 E. Washington St. Fourth Fl., 312-742-1190 www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com Chicago Segway Experience Tours Chicago’s only authorized Segway dealer offering touring adventures for you and your group. Explore Chicago’s lakefront, Buckingham Fountain and Museum Campus on this most unique transportation vehicle. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 113 312-663-0600 www.mysegwayexperience.com Tours – Food & Beverage Chicago Chocolate Tours Take a fun, educational guided walking and tasting tour of select chocolate shops along the Magnificent Mile or in the Loop. Learn chocolate history and sample chocolate delights on this tasty tour. $40 per person. Open tours: Fri. 12:45pm, Sat. 3:45pm, Sun. 1:45pm (starts at 900 N. Michigan Ave). Private tours throughout the week and weekend. 312-863-8614 www.chicagochocolatetours.com Macy’s on State Street Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Macy’s flagship store offers complimentary audio tours daily and guided seasonal tours yearround on Saturdays at 1pm. 111 N. State St. Seventh Fl., Visitor Center, 312-781-4483 www.visitmacyschicago.com Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau The Oak Park-area Wright architecture, Hemingway’s birthplace, fine dining, family fun, charming hotels and unique boutiques. Easily accessible to downtown Chicago, O’Hare International and Midway airports. Let us help you plan a distinctive getaway or event. 1118 Westgate, Oak Park 888-OAK-PARK, www.visitoakpark.com Shoreline Sightseeing Company Guided Chicago River architecture cruises to see more than 40 famous landmarks of American architecture. Free souvenir cont. ™ pg Chicago Dine-Around Chicago DineAround brings together the finest restaurants for visitors in a city filled with so many places to dine. Guests are chauffeured around town in style to enjoy hors d’oeuvres served at the first restaurant, the main course at a second restaurant and dessert at a third restaurant. This all-inclusive progressive dining experience lasts three hours and also includes transportation, alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuities. 351 W. Chicago Ave. 312-437-3463 (DINE) www.chicagodinearound.com Chicago’s First Lady Cruises Join us for the official river cruise of the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Departing daily from the Chicago River at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. May 1–Nov. 20. Lecture-style commentary provided by CAF-certified volunteer docents. See more than 53 significant buildings, bridges and landmarks. Open-air and climate-controlled seating available. Reservations necessary. 312-902-1500 or cruisechicago.com. Private outing tours available. Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. 847-358-1330, www.cruisechicago.com 46 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://choosechicago.com
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