Chicago - Official Visitors Guide - (Page 48) see & do Tour Guides – Individual/ Multilingual Architectural and Historical Cruises at River East Art Center Informative and entertaining narrated cruises depart daily from historic North Pier at River East Art Center. Complimentary Starbuck’s coffee, cookies and lemonade await you aboard. Call box office at 312-527-1977. Adults $32; Seniors (60+) $30; Youth (8–18) $18; 7 and under free. 465 N. McClurg Ct., Back of the River East Plaza, 312-527-2002, www.chicagoline.com (Events) 10/1–11/25: Architectural Cruise 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm. 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 (11–18) and senior (65+), $5/children (4–10). Tours offered weekdays at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, weekends 11am–3:30pm. 951 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, 708-848-1976, www.wrightplus.org Tours – Bikes Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours Bike Chicago Rentals & Tours is conveniently located along the bike trail at Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach, and Millennium Park. More than 400 bikes for rent, all shapes and all sizes! Guided bike tours depart daily from all three McDonald’s Cycles Center in Millennium Park and Navy Pier. For reservations, call 888-BIKE-WAY or visit www.bikechicago.com. Millennium Park location is open year round. Navy Pier, Millennium Park, North Avenue Beach, 312-595-9600, www.bikechicago.com Frank Lloyd Wright’s Frederick C. Robie House The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided interior tours of Wright’s Robie House, also 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., 773-834-1976 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 Tours – Architectural at River East Art Center Informative and entertaining narrated cruises depart daily from historic North Pier at River East Art Center. Complimentary Starbuck’s coffee, cookies and lemonade await you aboard. Call box office at 312-527-1977. Adults $32; Seniors (60+) $30; Youth (8–18) $18; 7 and under free. 465 N. McClurg Ct., Back of the River East Plaza 312-527-2002, www.chicagoline.com (Events) 10/1–11/25: Architectural Cruise 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm. Chicago Architecture Foundation/ArchiCenter Chicago’s highest quality architecture tours (choice of 85 different tours) led by highly trained, volunteer docents, including Architecture River Cruise, walking tours, Highlights by Bus, bicycle and Segway tours. Check website for detailed schedules. Private tours and group tour rates available. Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312-922-3432, www.architecture.org Architectural and Historical Cruises One of the world’s most famous buildings and Wright’s self-described “contribution to modern architecture.” Weekdays 10:30am–4:30pm, weekends 1–4pm. $8/$6. Photos permitted. Call for group tour reservations, concierge packages and kid’s workshops. 875 Lake St., Oak Park, 708-383-8873, www.unitytemple-utrf.org Macy’s on State Street Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Macy’s flagship store offers complimentary audio tours daily and guided seasonal tours of the flagship store year round on Sat. at 1pm. Holiday Traditions tour available (Nov.–Dec. Sat. 11am). 111 N. State St., Seventh Floor, Visitors Center, 312-781-4483, www.visitmacyschicago.com Tours – Food & Beverage Chicago Dine-Around Chicago DineAround, Inc. provides a progressive dining tour of Chicago’s finest restaurants. Guests are taken around the city to enjoy a different course at separate restaurants. The culinary spirit is brought to life during this unique dining experience. 312-437-DINE, www.chicagodinearound.com Chicago Food Planet Guided food and cultural walking 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 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 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 Chicago Segway Experience Tours Chicago’s only authorized Segway dealer offering touring adventures for you and your group! Explore Chicago’s Lakefront, Buckingham Fountain, Museum Campus … on this most unique transportation vehicle. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 113, 312-663-0600, www.mysegwayexperience.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.abouttours.travel 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. Among the landmarks to be experienced are the famed Merchandise Mart, Marina City, Sears Tower and the new 92-story Trump Tower. The tour is an excellent way to experience the city and learn about its rich history and its position as the architectural capital of the world. 400 N. Michigan Ave., 312-337-1446, www.wendellaboats.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 312-9021500 or on our Web site. See over 53 significant structures, bridges and landmarks and don’t forget your camera. Many daytime departures to choose, open-air and airconditioned seating available. 112 E. Wacker Dr., 847-358-1330, www.Cruisechicago.com pg 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 48 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://choosechicago.com
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