Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 46) see & do Tours Architectural 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 Web site for detailed schedules. Private tours and group tour rates available. Santa Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312-922-3432, www.architecture.org 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., Suite 113, 312-663-0600, www.mysegwayexperience.com Chicago Architecture Foundation/ Macy’s on State Street The Marshall Field Company Store (now named Macy’s on State Street) is a Chicago landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Macy’s offers complimentary audio tours during store hours of the flagship store highlighting architectural icons, including the Great Clocks, Tiffany Ceiling, Burnham Fountain, Walnut Room and the Trend House. 111 N. State St., Seventh Floor Visitor Center, 312-781-4483, www.visitmacyschicago.com Mies van der Rohe Society Illinois Institute of Technology’s Mies van der Rohe Society offers dynamic tours of its architecturally significant campus. Mies, Koolhaas and Jahn are all represented here. Tours are just $5 per person. Mon.–Sun. 10am–3pm. Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W. 35th St., Suite 1700, 312-567-5042, www.mies.iit.edu Food & Beverage Chicago Chocolate Tours Take a Chicago Chocolate Tour and walk on the sweet side of the city. Learn chocolate history and enjoy samples at a variety of chocolate shops and bakeries. Open tours run Fri. 12:45pm (meet 231 S. LaSalle), Sat. 10:45am (meet 5247 N. Clark), Sat. 3:45pm (meet 900 N. Michigan) and Sun. 1:45pm (meet 900 N. Michigan). Private tours throughout the week and weekends. 312-929-2939, www.chicagochocolatetours.com Chicago Dine-Around Embark on a culinary adventure to three of Chicago’s finest restaurants during this progressive dining tour. Guests are chauffeured around the city 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.” Tour departs from John Hancock Center, 312-437-DINE (3463), www.chicagodinearound.com Chicago Segway Experience Tours Oak Park Area Convention and Visitors Bureau The Oak Park Area — 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 suggested. See more than 53 significant structures, buildings and bridges. Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr., 847-358-1330, www.cruisechicago.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. $12 for adults, $10 for youth (7–18) and seniors (65+), $5 for children (4–10). Tours offered weekdays at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, weekends from 11am to 3:30pm. 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 708-848-1976, www.wrightplus.org 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 by calling. 1118 Westgate, Oak Park, 888-OAK-PARK, www.visitoakpark.com Chicago Food Planet Guided walking Shoreline Sightseeing Company Exciting one-hour Architecture Cruise on the historic Chicago River, led by professional and entertaining docents. Includes 40+ architectural landmarks. Free souvenir map/guide lets you follow along. Departs from Navy Pier April–Nov. Other Shoreline services — Skyline Boat tours, Water Taxis, Private Charters. See Web site for more info. 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 firsthand with narration provided by trained and knowledgeable tour guides. 400 N. Michigan Ave., 312-337-1446, www.wendellaboats.com food tours include mouthwatering 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 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., Suite 201, Glen Ellyn, 888-545-0904, 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., Suite 425, 312-819-5363, www.accentingchicago.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. $12 for adults, $10 for youth (11–18) and senior (65+), $5 for children (4–10). Tours offered weekdays at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, weekends from 11am to 3:30pm. 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., 773-834-1847, www.wrightplus.org 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. $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 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 located along the bike trail at Navy Pier, North Ave. Beach and Millennium Park. Millennium Park, 239 E. Randolph St., 312-729-1000, www.bikechicago.com Rentals & Urban Adventures 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–Nov. 30). Bikes included. Groups welcome. Convenient rentals. Ogden Slip at River East Docks, 465 N. McClurg Court, 312-915-0995, www.bobbysbikehike.com Bobby’s Bike Hike – Quality Tours, Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tours Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple Wrigley Field — the American landmark that has enchanted fans for almost a century. Each 90-minute guided tour provides an inside look at this legendary ballpark. Tour stops may include the suites, press box, home and visiting clubhouse and field. 1060 W. Addison St., 773-404-CUBS, chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/community/ com_tours.jsp pg 46£ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.choosechicago.com
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