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The Amazing Lakefront Bicycle Tour, Chicago

The Amazing Lakefront Bicycle Tour, Chicago

Chicago's lakefront is a biking paradise and this original Bike and Roll tour includes it all; nature, history, water, art and beauty. Ride through Lincoln Park an urban oasis with parks, beaches, lagoons, and nature attractions such as the Lincoln Park Zoo, Conservatory, and Nature Museum. Visit Millennium Park and experience Chicago's most inspiring public art. And enjoy spectacular skyline views from the Adler Planetarium.This tour is seasonal and operates from April through to October


Chicago Grand Tour

Chicago Grand Tour

Offering a comprehensive tour of everything Chicago has to offer, this tour combines the vitality and excitement of Chicago’s North Side and the interest, history, and beauty of the South Shore. Tour through the business and residential districts and visit this charming city's beautiful parks. There is so much to see and do in Chicago - book this tour and experience it all!


Chicago Hop On Hop Off Tour

Chicago Hop On Hop Off Tour

See all the sights of Chicago at your own pace! With this all day pass you can get off the bus at any scheduled stop to visit Chicago's most popular attractions, then pick up the tour where you left off or get on at any other regular stop on the thirteen-mile route. The tour is about an hour and a half if you do not get off. For individuals and families, this is the best way to see the sites in a day!


The Wright Destination

The Wright Destination

Enjoy a full day exploring Oak Park, Illinois. Visit the Unity Temple and explore Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio and then journey to Ernest Hemingway's birth place or read the writings of Hemingway at the Hemingway Museum. This city is full of wonderul experiences you should come and discover it today!


Historic Chicago Loop Skyscrapers

Historic Chicago Loop Skyscrapers

Trace Chicago's invention of the skyscraper and tour the buildings of the famous Loop district. Learn how a group of daring 19th Century architects and engineers revolutionized structural design, developing the high-rise form in the heart of the "First City of Architecture."


Mystic Blue Chicago Dinner Cruise

Mystic Blue Chicago Dinner Cruise

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, enjoy a down to earth, fun and entertaining three hour dinner cruise. The newly remodeled sleek, 500-passenger vessel built specifically for cruising the Chicago skyline, boasts three enclosed decks plus an open-air deck to explore. Feast on bountiful buffets, dance to the latest and greatest hits and gaze out of the large picture windows for incredible views of Chicago's famous architecture.


Mystic Blue Moonlight Chicago Cruise

Mystic Blue Moonlight Chicago Cruise

Looking for the hottest club on the water? Look no further than this fantastic moonlight cruise. Dance the night away to the sounds of the DJ spinning the hottest dance mixes while enjoying world-famous views of Chicago's skyline.This cruise is seasonal and operates from May through to September


Mystic Blue Chicago Lunch Cruise

Mystic Blue Chicago Lunch Cruise

Discover Chicago's world-famous skyline from the waters of Lake Michigan on board this fabulous cruise. Sail south along the Chicago Lakefront to the Museum Campus and north, sometimes as far as Evanston, and then cruise returns south to Navy Pier while dining on a delicious buffet lunch.This cruise is seasonal and operates from May through to September


 
Chicago Sunglasses at Night Bicycle Tour

Chicago Sunglasses at Night Bicycle Tour

Take a ride through Millennium Park, the Theatre District, State Street and Grant Park - at night! You'll have a front row seat for Chicago's skyline fireworks display, with views of Navy Pier and Museum Campus on this exclusive night tour.This tour is seasonal and operates from 1 April to 31 October


Spectacular Sculpture Bicycle Tour, Chicago

Spectacular Sculpture Bicycle Tour, Chicago

Experience the fascinating city of Chicago bursting with amazing outdoor art. See Picasso'sUntitled, Miro'sChicago, Calder'sFlamingo, Chagall'sFour Seasons and the Bean, Crown Fountain, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.This tour is seasonal and operates from April through to October


Chicago South Shore Tour

Chicago South Shore Tour

Chicago has its own unique charm and characteristics, full of interest, history, and beauty. The business and financial district, the Loop, the exclusive shopping areas and neighborhoods - it’s all here on this tour of the South Shore. Chicago is a place where it is impossible to get bored and if it sounds like your kind of town, book this tour and go wild!


Chicago Segway Night Tour

Chicago Segway Night Tour

Hop on the most innovative tour to hit Chicago in years! Gliding around the Windy City on your very own Segway, you'll see all the famous sights - Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan and more. Be one of the first to take part in this unique, unforgettable experience!This tour is seasonal and operates from 1 April to 30 November, 2007


Tour the Treasures and Chicago South Shore Tour

Tour the Treasures and Chicago South Shore Tour

The business and financial district, the Loop, the exclusive shopping areas and neighborhoods - it’s all here on this tour of the South Shore. This tour includes all these great sights, plus admission to the Art Institute of Chicago! Discover renowned collections spanning 5,000 years of artistic expression in Europe, Asia, Africa and The Americas. Now here is a tour of interest, history and beauty!


Chicago Theater Stories Walking Tour

Chicago Theater Stories Walking Tour

Stroll around the downtown theater district and hear stories from the Golden Age of Chicago theater, a century defined by a pioneering spirit and cataclysmic events. Against this backdrop, colorful personalities forge rivalries, emote passion and vie for audience adulation.


Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Chicago Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Be seduced by the spectacular views of Navy Pier's fireworks from the water on board this fabulous Chicago evening cruise. The magic of this cruise continues with a delicious three course sit-down dinner and an evening full of dancing.This cruise is seasonal and operates from May through to September


Chicago Moonlight Lounge Cruise

Chicago Moonlight Lounge Cruise

There is no better way than to experience a city by night then on board Chicago's largest luxury yacht. Join this cruise at midnight and surround yourself in the city's moonlight as it shines on the beautiful landmark buildings and skyline while it sails on Chicago's world-famous harbor.This cruise is seasonal and operates from June through to September


Mystic Blue Sunday Brunch Chicago Cruise

Mystic Blue Sunday Brunch Chicago Cruise

Experience a casual and exciting buffet brunch dining on board this 3 hour cruise. This mesmerizing cruise offers unmatched views of Chicago's world-famous skyline, from the Sears Tower, the John Hancock, to the Shedd Aquarium, Aon Center and lots more.This cruise is seasonal and operates from May through to September


Illinois

Illinois is the 25th largest state in the United States and the 21st to be admitted to the Union. Illinois was admitted to the Union on December 3rd, 1818. Illinois is the most populous state in the Midwest and the fifth most populous nation. Illinois has a large cosmopolitan population.

The state capital is Chigago. Illinois borders Lake Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, the Mississippi River, and Kentucky.

The nickname of Illinois is the Land of Lincoln.

 

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