We went on the 90 min. architecture tour on the Chicago river on the "Fair Lady". They had a full bar on the deck below but never stopped or offered drinks to anyone. The tour guide was well informed but it was 90 minutes of non-stop verbage of the buildings/architects.
It was not at all relaxing. They could have easily stopped for ...
Ok why is this rated only 82nd this was one of the best things we did while here. You must go out to the lake to see the skyline. Cant wait to come back and do it at night!
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By SMCND, 09/26/05
You will see buildings that you never knew existed. I consider myself well informed, but seeing River City up close was amazing.
It's worth going even once. Go with the Chicago Architectural Foundation, not anyone else!
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Great views of Chicago's buildings.
By A Yahoo! Contributer, 08/01/04
I've taken this tour twice now and really enjoyed it both times. The tour guide gives just the right mixture of Chicago history and architecure theory to make it interesting for everyone. It's a very relaxing 90 minute tour. Make sure you get there real early to get a get a chair. The center row of cushioned "benches" can get ...
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Chicago Architecture Foundation - Architectural River Cruise
By shelby_300, 07/19/04
We just went on this architectural River Cruise and it was wonderful! It is by the Chicago Architecture Foundation (www.architecture.org/river.html), with the boats named Chicago's First Lady or Chicago's Little Lady. The tour lasted 90 minutes, and we were able to see many sights along the Chicago River. It is a must see and do if you ...
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