TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Chicago Botanic Garden North Suburbs 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe 847-835-8370 chicagobotanic.org The Chicago Botanic Garden features 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres in a place of ever-changing beauty that you can stroll through daily. A F Chicago Riverwalk Loop 376 N. Michigan Ave. This waterfront park space on the Chicago River (along Wacker Drive leading to Lake Michigan) features a scenic promenade with dining, boat rentals, and seating. F Chicago’s Lakefront Trail Loop 300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Beautiful skyline views (plus beaches, parks, and harbors) stretch along this 18-mile recreational bike/running path on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Garfield Park Conservatory Garfield Park 300 N. Central Park Ave. 312-746-5100 garfieldconservatory.org The third-largest garden-under-glass in the world, Garfield Park Conservatory spans 12 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. A national botanical treasure. F Lincoln Park Conservatory Lincoln Park 2391 N. Stockton Dr. 312-742-7736 chicagoparkdistrict.com Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to the zoo. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free admission. F Maggie Daley Park Loop 337 E. Randolph St. 312-742-3918 maggiedaleypark.com Located next to Millennium Park, this modern urban playground for all ages has a unique Skating Ribbon, rock climbing walls, and a three-acre Play Garden. F Millennium Park Loop 201 E. Randolph St. 312-744-1168 millenniumpark.org This award-winning center for art, music, architecture, and landscape design features the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Cloud Gate sculpture. A F Northerly Island Park South Loop 1521 S. Linn White Dr. 312-745-2910 chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/ northerly-island A 91-acre peninsula with skyline views, a summer music pavilion, and a year-round nature park with trails around a lagoon and native wildlife habitats. Osaka Garden Hyde Park 5900 S. Lake Shore Dr. 312-747-2474 choosechicago.com/listing/ osaka-garden This authentic Japanese garden with a pavilion, moon bridge, Shinto gate, and traditional Japanese horticulture was a gift to Chicago from Japan. A F BOAT TOURS BIKE/SEGWAY TOURS Anita Dee Yacht Charters Streeterville DuSable Harbor, 200 N. Breakwater Access 312-379-3191 anitadee.com Anita Dee specializes in private charters for groups of 20 or more. Exclusively occupy and fully customize your event aboard either of our yacht venues. F Chicago Architecture Center Loop 111 E. Wacker Dr. 312-922-3432 architecture.org More than 85 architecture tours offered, including the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. Free exhibitions and programs all year. A F Chicago Line Cruises Streeterville Ogden Slip, 465 N. McClurg Ct. 312-527-2002 chicagoline.com Tour Chicago’s renowned architecture aboard one of three vessels traversing the Chicago River, or experience Chicago’s history on a lake or river cruise. F S Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours Loop 238 E. Monroe St. 312-552-5100 chicagosegways.com Get fantastic views of famous attractions by exploring Chicago day or night with friendly tour guides on this eight-mile glide aboard a Segway. F Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago – Bike, Walking, Food Tours & Rentals Streeterville 540 N. Lake Shore Dr. 312-245-9300 bobbysbikehike.com Guided bicycle tours of Chicago appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Recently voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Bikes/helmets provided. A F STAY WITH ART Stylish suites, 10,000 square feet of contemporary art-filled event spaces, and newly renovated accommodations in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Visit 21cChicago.com or contact Von Fabella at vfabella@21cChicago.com or 312-660-6110. 51
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