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Chicago's First Lady Architectural Tours


Chicago's First Lady Architectural Tours
111 E. Wacker Dr., then SE corner of Michigan Ave. Bridge
Chicago, IL
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #88 of 506 attractions in Chicago
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Traveler Description: The official Chicago Architecture River Cruise. The Docents are knowledgable volunteers from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Get tickets ahead... more »
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Tour
Address: 111 E. Wacker Dr., then SE corner of Michigan Ave. Bridge Chicago, IL
Tel: 847-358-1330
Fax: 847-991-5255

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“Great Tour. Get in line early to guarantee a good seat”
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5 of 5 stars
jpete02 107 contributions
Lansing, Michigan
Jun 30, 2009

We went on this tour on a perfect Sunday in the summer and had a great time. Even though neither of us are architecture experts, we both learned a lot from the narrator of the tour about Chicago in general and the wonderful buildings that line the river. The narrators of the tour are all volunteers and love Chicago and... more

“Very informative & in-depth architectural cruise!”
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4 of 5 stars
bainso 315 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 12, 2008

After talking with the locals we decided that Chicago's First Lady was the best & most accurate tour if you want in-depth information on Chicago's many famous buildings. You board the boat approx 20 mins before the appointed time at Michigan Ave & Wacker Dr at the Southeast Corner of the bridge. Go to the upper deck for the best... more

“Great tour!”
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5 of 5 stars
oldflame 18 contributions
Grandville, MI
Oct 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My family ranging in age from 62 to 14 went on this 90 minute architectural tour of Chicago. The boat has 2 decks. We sat upstairs for the best view. The tour was narrated by a volunteer docent from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Every building on the Chicago River (and sometimes a bit beyond) from the mouth and up the... more

“First Class All the Way!”
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5 of 5 stars
BamaRedRaider 15 contributions
Huntsville, AL
Jul 27, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

After using TripAdvisor's travel forums, I decided the best architectural cruise in Chicago for my family would be the one offered by the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises. I was right! The boarding location at Michigan and Wacker is clearly marked, the staff and crew are extremely helpful, the boats are clean, comfortable and safe, and the... more

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111 E. Wacker Dr., then SE corner of Michigan Ave. Bridge, Chicago, IL
Tel: 847-358-1330 Fax: 847-991-5255