SKYDECK CHICAGO theskydeck.com Loop | 312-875-9696 | Experience The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago while enjoying 360-degree views spanning four states and 50 miles from 1,353 feet up, inside the glass ledges that look straight down. SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM swedishamericanmuseum.org Andersonville | 773-728-8111 | A nonprofit educational activity center for the celebration and interpretation of Swedish-American history and culture. THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO visit.uchicago.edu Hyde Park | 773-702-8360 Discover unique museums, local bookstores, gothic chapels, and architectural masterpieces by world-renowned architects, such as Wright, Mies, and Jahn. LINCOLN PARK CONSERVATORY lincolnparkconservancy.org Lincoln Park | 312-742-7736 Peaceful and enchanting gardens in the heart of Lincoln Park, adjacent to the zoo. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free admission. MAGGIE DALEY PARK maggiedaleypark.com Loop | 312-742-3918 | 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. MILLENNIUM PARK millenniumpark.org Loop | 312-744-1168 | Award-winning center for art, music, architecture & landscape design features Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden & Cloud Gate sculpture. NORTHERLY ISLAND PARK chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/ northerly-island South Loop | 312-745-2910 | A 91-acre peninsula with skyline views, a summer music pavilion and year-round nature park with trails around a lagoon and native wildlife habitats. OSAKA GARDEN choosechicago.com/listing/ osaka-garden Hyde Park | 312-747-2474 | This authentic Japanese garden with a pavilion, moon bridge, Shinto gate, and traditional Japanese horticulture was a gift to Chicago from Japan. CHICAGO LINE CRUISES chicagoline.com Streeterville | 312-527-2002 | 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. CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY CRUISES cruisechicago.com Loop | 847-358-1330 | Cruise aboard Chicago’s finest fleet. Choose the Official Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise by day or a customized private party by night. COME SAILING, INC. comesailing.us/homecc Online only | 708-824-7245 Come sailing in Chicago on a 36-foot sailboat. Private charters for up to six passengers, with licensed captain included. Daily departures. Non-smoking. MERCURY, CHICAGO’S SKYLINE CRUISELINE mercurycruises.com Loop | 312-332-1353 | Don’t miss Mercury’s Urban Adventure Cruise — a complete city tour of Chicago’s river and Lake Michigan downtown harbor — with live narration. MYSTIC BLUE CRUISES mysticbluecruises.com/chicago Streeterville | 888-957-2634 Mystic Blue is the most energetic, fun dining cruise in Chicago! Tasty food and drinks, great entertainment, and incredible views. Private spaces available. ODYSSEY CHICAGO RIVER odysseycruises.com/ chicago-river River North | 888-957-2634 Odyssey offers lunch, brunch, and dinner cruises aboard a glass-enclosed vessel designed for cruising the Chicago River. ODYSSEY LAKE MICHIGAN odysseycruises.com/chicago Streeterville | 888-957-2634 Stunning skyline views, a delicious plated menu, drinks, and entertainment — all aboard Odyssey. Accommodates up to 700. All-inclusive packages available. SEADOG CRUISES seadogcruises.com/chicago Streeterville | 888-345-3880 Offering exciting river and lake architectural tours and excursions for up to 110 people. Seadog cruises from Apr. to Oct. Available for private river cruises. THINGS TO DO SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING COMPANY Beaches/Gardens/Parks THE 606 the606.org Bucktown/Wicker Park | Run, walk, or bike along this 2.7-mile elevated trail and park system, a former rail line set above city streets that spans four Chicago neighborhoods. BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN chicagoparkdistrict.com/ parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain Loop | 312-742-4847 | This popular landmark and tourist attraction offers visitors a dazzling music, light, and water show that runs frrom dusk to 11 p.m. through the end of fall. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN & WATER ARC mwrd.org Streeterville | 312-751-6633 Open 10 a.m. through midnight from May 1 to Oct. 1. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN chicagobotanic.org Glencoe | 847-835-8370 | Explore 27 gardens and four natural areas, crossing bridges to nine islands to take in views of six miles of shoreline and 385 acres of beauty. CHICAGO RIVERWALK Loop | A waterfront park space on the Chicago River (along Wacker Drive leading to Lake Michigan), the scenic promenade has dining, boat rentals, and seating. LAKEFRONT TRAIL Loop | 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 garfieldconservatory.org Garfield Park | 312-746-5100 Historic landscape under glass, the conservatory spans 12 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. Ideal for creative weddings, reunions, and meetings. shorelinesightseeing.com Magnificent Mile | Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 401 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-222-9328, info@ shorelinesightseeing.com. A perfect Chicago experience! Our Architecture River Tour was named TripAdvisor’s #1 most-booked tour in the U.S. for 2020. Expert guides, superb views, and photo ops! Departing from Navy Pier or the Michigan Avenue Bridge. March–November. SPIRIT OF CHICAGO spiritcruises.com/chicago Streeterville | 888-957-2634 Incredible views meet delicious dining and great entertainment. Unique meeting spaces and all-inclusive packages available for groups of 20 to 600. WENDELLA TOURS & CRUISES wendellaboats.com Magnificent Mile | 312-337-1446 Chicago’s original Architecture Tour. All Wendella tours feature a live narration highlighting Chicago’s rich history and world-class architecture. Bike/Segway Tours ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO SEGWAY TOURS chicagosegways.com Loop | 312-552-5100 | Segway tours are the best way to see Chicago’s famous attractions while having the time of your life riding a Segway. We offer many different tour options. BOBBY’S BIKE HIKE CHICAGO – BIKE, WALKING, FOOD TOURS & RENTALS bobbysbikehike.com Streeterville | 312-245-9300 Award-winning guided bike and food tours of Chicago are great for all ages and fitness levels. Voted Chicago’s top-rated city tour. Bikes and helmets provided. Bus Tours ARIES CHARTER TRANSPORTATION ariescharter.com Online only | 888-305-8700 | Serving the Chicagoland area with a fleet of sedans, SUVs, vans, mini-buses, trolleys, and motor coaches. Available for charters, shuttles, and transfers. MAG VACATIONS magvacations.net Online only | 312-999-0202 | Mag Vacations provides one-to four-day tours of the greater Chicago area, plus three-to seven-day bus tours of the Midwest and East Coast. WELCOME INN MANOR welcomeinnmanor.com Online only | 312-493-2953 Inquire with the innkeepers to learn more about group and family tours, architecture, and authentic musical entertainment, including blues, jazz, R&B, gospel, and rock. Boat Tours ANITA DEE YACHT CHARTERS anitadee.com Streeterville | 312-379-3191 | Fully customized private and exclusive events aboard our two private yacht venues. Choose your date, times, and direction of sail for groups of up to 400. CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER architecture.org Loop | 312-922-3432 | The #1 boat tour in Chicago, according to TripAdvisor users, is the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Food & Beverage Tours A TASTEBUD FOOD TOUR tastebudtours.com River North | 219-929-6648 Ranked one of the top tours by TripAdvisor. Unforgettable and award-winning deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dog, and Italian beef tours, and more. 85
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