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| Antique Coach and Carriage |
773.735.9400
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| 1523 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL - (Carriage stand at Michigan Ave. & Huron St. ) | |
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Specializing in lakefront and goldcoast carriage rides, tours, parties, parades, proms, and weddings. Available year round. |
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| Architecture River Cruise |
847.358.1330
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| S.E. corner of the Michigan Ave. bridge , Chicago, IL | |
| (May through October)
Marvel at the soaring towers of Chicago's Loop from sparkling river vistas. Presented by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, this 90 minute tour, aboard Chicago's First Lady, spotlights 53 historic and architecturally significant sites. |
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| Bike Chicago |
800.915.BIKE
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| 600 E. Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago, IL | |
| Lakefront bike tours depart from Navy Pier. | |
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| Chicago Architectural Boat Tours |
773.579.1988
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| Tours leave from S.E. corner of Michigan & Wacker, Chicago, IL | |
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| Chicago Architecture Foundation |
312.922.TOUR
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| 224 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604 | |
| The Chicago Architecture Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF offers a comprehensive program of tours, lectures, exhibitions and education programs. Daily Loop Walking Tours and the CAF Architecture River Cruise are the best ways to learn about Chicago's famous buildings. | |
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Chicago By Air |
312.461.1133
708.524.1172 |
| Meigs Field, Chicago, IL | |
| Learn to fly before you drive! | |
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| Chicago Duck Tours |
312.461.1133
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| Clark St. at Ontario, Chicago, IL | |
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| Chicago From the Lake |
312.527.1977
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| River East Plaza, 465 E. Illinois St., Chicago, IL - (North Pier) | |
| (May through October)
Architectural river cruises and historical river and lake cruises. |
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| Chicago Horse and Carriage, Ltd. |
312.944.6773
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| Carriage stand at Michigan Ave. and Pearson St., Chicago, IL | |
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| Chicago Mercantile Exchange |
312.930.8249
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| 30 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL | |
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The Visitors Center consists of two galleries overlooking the trading floors, which are open to the public during trading hours. Staff members in the galleries are available to answer questions and facilitate effective programs for all visitors, which number more than 100,000 annually. We offer some of the most spectacular and colorful views in the city with more than 6,500 traders and staff crowding the two trading floors each day. Come check out the action. |
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Mon-Fri 9am to Noon
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| Chicago Motor Coach Company |
312.944.6773
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| Various Locations, Chicago, IL | |
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bus tour runs all year. Stops include the Historic Water Tower, Navy Pier, and the Sears Tower. |
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| Chicago Sightseeing – Gray
Line Tours & American Sightseeing Tours |
312.251.3100 |
| 17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL - (Palmer House Hilton Hotel) | |
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$15 - $25 for 2- and 4-hour tours – Daily, Buses depart every 2-6 hrs. |
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Everyday 9am to 5pm
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| Chicago Sun-Times Tours |
312.321.3268
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401 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611 |
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Available Tuesday thru Thursday. |
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| Chicago Tribune Tours |
312.222.2116
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Freedom Center, 777 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL |
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Available Tuesday thru Friday. |
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| Chicago Trolley Co. |
312.663.0260
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| Various locations, Chicago, IL | |
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| Comiskey Park Tour |
312.924.1000
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| 333 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL 60616 | |
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All Year - Tues & Fri
10:30am & 1:30pm
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| El Tours of the Loop |
312.744.2400
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| 77 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL | |
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| "Eli's Cheesecake World" Bakery Tours |
800.999.8300
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| 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr., Chicago, IL | |
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Individuals, families and groups are all welcome at Eli's. If you have ten people or fewer in your group, our "Sneak Peek" tour is available to walk-ins at Noon Monday through Friday. Get a behind-the-scenes guided tour and, of course, a slice of Eli's Cheesecake afterwards. Larger groups, please call (773) 205-3800 to make a reservation. By reservation, tours are available Monday - Friday between 10am and 3pm. |
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| Friends of the Chicago River Cruises |
630.653.8690
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| Depart from Wagner Charter Co., Lower Wacker Dr., W. of Wells St., Chicago, IL | |
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888.875.VIEW
312.751.3681 |
| 875 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL | |
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Located 94 stories & 1030 feet above Michigan Ave., Chicago's Magnificent Mile & Oak St. Beach. Child: $6.00 Child: $6.00 Senior: $6.00 |
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Everyday 9am to Midnight
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| Helicopter Transport |
773.585.9800
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| 5040 W. 63rd St., Midway Airport, Chicago, IL | |
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| Here's Chicago |
312.467.7114
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| 163 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL - (Pearson and Michigan) | |
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Audio/visual presentations of the sights and sounds of Chicago. |
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Mon-Thur 9:30am to 3:30pm,
Fri, Sat, & Sun 9:30am to 5:30pm
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J. C. Cutter, Ltd. |
312.944.6773
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| Carriage stand at southwest corner of Chestnut and Michigan, Chicago, IL | |
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Mon-Fri 7pm to 1am, Sat
Noon to 2am, Sun 1pm to 1am
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