Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Reviews Summary
Highly recommended for seeing the city and learning about its architecture. Many found it informative, enjoyable, and a highlight of their visit. One reviewer was not a fan.
Features
1.5 hours
- Local guide (docents)
- Restroom on board
- Live commentary on board
- River sightseeing cruise
- Climate controlled lower level
- Drinks & light snacks (available to purchase)
- Storage for luggage
- WiFi on board
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady has long been the gold standard among all Chicago tour experiences, and is the only Chicago architecture boat tour led by highly trained expert docents. On this 90-minute cruise, you will enjoy an overview of historic and modern architectural styles...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 250 people in the group
- 1
Chicago River
The story of the Chicago River is one that continues to unfold. Through periods of industry, transportation, revitalization and recreation, it has grown and changed like the city itself.
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Chicago Architecture Center
The Chicago Architecture Center is directly across Wacker Drive from the Chicago's First Lady docks. Discounted admission of $5 per person is available if you show your river cruise ticket.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Navy Pier
From naval base and university campus to shipping hub and entertainment destination, Navy Pier is Chicago’s hallmark of adaptive reuse.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Marina City
When architect Bertrand Goldberg envisioned Marina City, it was an urban experiment designed to draw middle-class Chicagoans back to the city after more than a decade of suburban migration.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 5
North Wabash Avenue
When our docents explain that the Trump International Hotel & Tower reflects its surroundings, they aren’t only referring to its shiny glass and steel exterior.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 6
North Wabash Avenue
One of the last American projects designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this powerful Modernist structure occupies a prominent place on the Chicago River.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 7
North Riverside Plaza
Gravity-defying 150 North Riverside has already taken its rightful place among Chicago’s architectural and engineering wonders.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 8
North Riverside Plaza
View Boeing International Headquarters at 100 N Riverside Plaza.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
South Wacker Drive
For nearly 25 years after its completion, the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, held the title of tallest building in the world.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 10
Merchandise Mart
Size has always mattered in the Midwest. Upon its completion in 1930, it was the largest building in the world and served as Marshall Field’s wholesale warehouse, where retailers could buy stock.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 11
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
View the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Building, located at 20 S Wacker Drive.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 12
West Grand Avenue
Chicago Tribune Freedom Center.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
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