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Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline

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4.8 stars
Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline

Join Shoreline on an exciting journey touring the Chicago River and its architectural landmarks. Travel down the main branch of the Chicago River, up the north branch to the East Bank Club, and then south past the Willis Tower to the old Post Office Building. Cruises are led by professional guides who share the dramatic story of Chicago's rise from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1871 to become the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture.

Along the one-hour route are buildings by world-famous architects Mies van der Rohe, Skidmore Owings & Merrill, and Helmut Jahn. A map and architectural guide is yours to keep. All of the tour boats have easy boarding ramps and are accessible to people with disabilities.

CLOSED IN WINTER.

  • Seasonal
  • Good for families
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations not required

Hours

Daily, April 1-November;
Consult www.shorelinesightseeing.com/rivercruise.php for a detailed schedule.

Closed

Closed in Winter.

Redemption Instructions

Present your Go Chicago Card at the Shoreline Sightseeing ticket booth or Navy Pier Ogden Slip ticket booth.

*Please note - your Go Chicago Card is valid for one cruise per day. You may choose either the Skyline Boat Tour, the Architectural River Cruise, or the Tall Ship Windy.

Address

600 East Grand Avenue
Departs from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611

Driving Directions

Illinois Street east towards Lake Michigan to Navy Pier. Take the Navy Pier Exit off of Lake Shore Drive.
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Good info
By JG Verified Reviewer from Florida on 7/18/2011

Comments about Smart Destinations Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline:

Great historical info that was really interesting to the adults, but could be boring for kids. Cheesy jokes, but still fun.

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Best part of trip
By difort Verified Reviewer from Ohio on 7/10/2011
Pros:
Informative, Relaxing, Educational
Cons:
none,
Best Uses:
Helps you know the city, Go there first,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline:

Navy Pier is an exciting place to start your trip. This tour was so interesting. We learned a lot while getting a grip on the city. Our guide was super. Very relaxing too.

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Fantastic - a must do in Chicago
By Lawrence from Manchester England on 4/4/2011
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline:

You will learn a great deal from the tour guides as they are very informative about all the buildings and how Chicargo came to be as it is today.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
What an amazing boat ride!
By Farmeranne Verified Reviewer from West Virginia on 4/4/2011
Pros:
Slow pace and informative, History Fun
Best Uses:
See the heart of Chicago,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline:

By far our favorite attraction. The guide was so interesting and the ride was smooth and fun. Learn about Chicago history without being bored.

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very nice
By Chicago fan Verified Reviewer from Kansas city on 6/2/2010
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline:

This was a very nice experience, very educational, views were amazing, and was very relaxing for adults but young kids might get a little bored seems the might not understand much of what the tour guide talks about.

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Address

600 East Grand Avenue
Departs from Ogden Slip at Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 312-222-9328

Website: Architectural River Cruise by Shoreline

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