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Sep 21

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River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

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Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Devil in the White City

History buffs and true crime lovers, rejoice! This bus tour delves into the compelling true story told in Erik Larson’s best-selling novel, “Devil in the White City.” The story traverses two simultaneous events in Chicago’s history: the World’s…

Price
$50 public (includes CAC admission), $43 CAC members
Duration
3.25 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$50 public (includes CAC admission), $43 CAC members
Duration
3.25 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present

This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.75 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.75 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront

Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Fine Arts Building

Discover this treasure trove on Michigan Avenue and learn how it went from a carriage showroom to a high-profile artists’ colony that housed tenants like Frank Lloyd Wright, Lorado Taft and Harriet Monroe.

Price
$15 Public, $5 Basic Members, Free for Deco Members and above
Duration
1 Hour
Meet
410 S. Michigan Ave., in front of the building

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Price
$15 Public, $5 Basic Members, Free for Deco Members and above
Duration
1 Hour
Meet
410 S. Michigan Ave., in front of the building

Tour

Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden Age

Learn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street. The 40 years between 1890 and 1930 saw the creation of some of Chicago’s the most memorable buildings, many of which are featured on this tour.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
2 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Hotel Boom: Making Old New Again

Chicago’s growth as a favorite travel destination has fueled a surge in the creative repurposing of historic skyscrapers into chic new hotels. Learn how and why a former motor club, insurance company and bank have undergone this change

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Mid-Century Modern Skyscrapers

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM) and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what set these buildings…

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time

Want a quick introduction to Chicago’s magnificent architecture? This 90-minute tour takes a comprehensive look at the city’s architectural history by viewing buildings in chronological order, from early skyscrapers to new supertall high rises.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Must-See Chicago

Must-See Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute introductory tour to Chicago featuring some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Willis (Sears) Tower, the Chicago Theatre and more!

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

Aqua, St. Regis Chicago and Lakeshore East

Take a short walk to see the Lakeshore East neighborhood, featuring two notable buildings designed by the woman-led Studio Gang Architects: Aqua Tower and the St. Regis Chicago.

Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Outside the Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

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Price
$30 Public, Free for Members
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Outside the Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Tour

River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Experience why we’re the #1 rated boat cruise in Chicago!

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.

Learn More Buy Tickets

Price
Tickets start at $53.85, CAC Member restrictions apply; please call (312)-922-8687 to arrange tickets
Duration
1.5 Hours
Meet
Northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and E. Wacker Dr. Look for the blue awning marking the stairway entrance.