Hume Travel Corporation | Chicago River and Lake Architecture Tour

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Chicago is renowned for its stunning and original architecture, and the most relaxing way to see it is on a cruise on the Chicago River! You'll learn all about Chicago's history and landmarks before the tour's grand finale, a thrilling speedboat ride on Lake Michigan.

From the boat, you'll see and hear about the dozens of skyscrapers lining the Chicago River, including the Sears Tower and the Tribune Tower.

Then, for a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan, you'll take a thrilling speedboat ride along the lake. From the water, you'll see Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, beautiful Chicago Harbor and Chicago's Museum Campus.

Your best choice for experiencing Chicago, this tour combines coach and boat travel. It's the only tour that takes you from the lakefront, through the locks and along the river.

Along the way, you'll:

Learn when and why the flow of the Chicago River was reversed
Learn how Chicago architects pioneered skyscraper construction
Learn why the beautiful Chicago lakefront is almost all parkland
Learn about an $80 million dollar skyscraper construction mistake
Travel through the historic Chicago River Locks and up the Chicago River to Sears Tower

Schedule details

Chicago River and Lake Architecture Tour

Chicago Architecture Tour and Speedboat Ride and Lake Michigan

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Departure Point:

Cruise departs from Navy Pier, Chicago

Departure Time:

April 16 - September 10 (Monday - Friday)

9:15am
11:15am
1:15pm
7:15pm

April 16 - September 10 (Saturday & Sunday)

11:00am
12:45pm
2:30pm
4:15pm
6:00pm
7:45pm

September 11 - October 31

9:15am
11:15am
1:15pm
7:15pm

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