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| Loop Tour Train |
312.332.1353
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| Michigan Ave. & Lower Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL | |
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The Loop Tour Train is available on Saturdays only, May 4 - September 28, 2002. It is a 40-minute tour of the downtown loop area on board a CTA "L" train which offers a unique vantage point for seeing Chicago's internationally renowned architecture. The tour is fully narrated by Chicago Architecture Foundation docents. Free tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 10am on the day of the tour. Tickets are available at the Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Information Center, 77 East Randolph Street (at Michigan Avenue). Tours depart from the Randolph/Wabash CTA station at 11:35 am, 12:15 pm, 12:55 pm, and 1:35 pm. |
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| Mercury Skyline Cruiseline |
312.332.1353
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| Michigan Ave. & Lower Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL | |
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Cruise Chicago -- The ultimate in Lake & River Cruise Dining. Corporate/social/wedding events. On the Magnificent Mile, at Michigan Ave and Wacker Dr. Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise, May 1 - Nov. 1. |
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| Mercury's Wacky Pirate Cruise |
312.902.1500
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| Lower Wacker at Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL | |
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| Metro Duck Tours |
800.298.1506
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| 600 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL - (Boarding Point: Rock n' Roll McDonald's) | |
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These vintage WWII re-supply crafts can travel up to 50 mph on land and up to 7 mph on water. They drive directly into, and out of Lake Michigan, giving riders a thrill they won't soon forget! |
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Everyday 10am to
4pm – (Tours last approximately
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| Museum of Broadcast Communications |
312.629.6000
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| Michigan Ave. at Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602 - 4801 | |
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Tour includes visit to MBC television center and opportunity to tape and purchase a television newscast. –OR– Guests recreate an old-time radio show, complete with sound effects, and will learn about the history, people and programs that brought so much enjoyment to so many people. –OR– Working in the MBC Television Studio, visitors "produce" a newscast, complete with video "roll-ins" for the news, weather and sports segments. |
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Mon-Sat 10am to 4:30pm,
Sun Noon to 5pm
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| The Noble Horse Carriage Rides |
312.266.7878
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| 1410 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL - (Michigan and Pearson) | |
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| Odyssey Cruises |
708.990.0800
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| 600 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago, IL | |
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Brunch, lunch, dinner, and
midnight cruises depart from Navy Pier.
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| Pirate Adventure Cruise |
630.643.8690
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| Lower Wacker Dr. at Wells St., Chicago, IL | |
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| Sea Dog |
312.822.7200
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| 274 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL - (Navy Pier) | |
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| Sears Tower Skydeck |
312.875.9696
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| 233 S. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL | |
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You'll see the best
view and best overview of Chicago. You can see 40 - 50
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Everyday May
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| Sears Tower Skydeck |
312.875.9696
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| 233 S. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL | |
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| Shoreline Sightseeing |
312.222.9328
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| 274 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL - (Navy Pier) | |
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Architecture cruise and 30-minute sightseeing tours depart from Shedd Aquarium, Buckingham Fountain, and Navy Pier. |
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| Spirit of Chicago Cruises |
312.836.7899
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| 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL | |
| Brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktail, and moonlight cruises depart from Navy Pier daily. | |
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| Tri-Star Pilot Service Tours |
773.229.1091
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| Midway Airport, Chicago, IL | |
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| Ugly Duck Tours |
630.916.9007
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| 274 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL - (Navy Pier) | |
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| The United Center |
312.455.4500
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| 1901 W. Madison Ave., Chicago, IL 60612 | |
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Thur 10am, Reservations
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| Untouchable Tours |
773.881.1195
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| 610 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL | |
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| Wendella Sightseeing Boats |
312.337.1446
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| 400 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL | |
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Sightseeing cruises depart from the Chicago river at the Wrigley Building, go through the Chicago lock and feature a live narration highlighting architectural and historical points of interest. |
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| Windy Boat Tours |
312.595.5555
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| 274 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL - (Navy Pier) | |
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| Wrigley Field Tour |
312.404.CUBS
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| 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613 - (April thru September) | |
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