River Walk Explorers Tour Plus
Chicago, Illinois
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The River Walk will soon span from Lake Shore Drive to Lake Street and offer wonderful lush green spaces, cafes, retail establishments and numerous places to sit and relax in the shade or sun. Today, the River Walk is comprised of the Confluence, Arcade, Civic, Market, Cove, Marina and River Theater - "Rooms". Learn how the new $100 million Federal Loan is reshaping the River Walk and be the first to see the addition of 3 new rooms this summer; Water Plaza, Jetty and Boardwalk!
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The River Walk will soon span from Lake Shore Drive to Lake Street and offer wonderful lush green spaces, cafes, retail establishments and numerous places to sit and relax in the shade or sun. Today, the River Walk is comprised of the Confluence, Arcade, Civic, Market, Cove, Marina and River Theater - "Rooms". Learn how the new $100 million Federal Loan is reshaping the River Walk and be the first to see the addition of 3 new rooms this summer; Water Plaza, Jetty and Boardwalk!Chicago River Walk Explorers Tour Plus begins at 1:00 pm sharp at Peet's Coffee & Tea - Wrigley Building Plaza - 400 North Michigan Avenue. While enjoying fresh coffee, tea or bottled water, guests listen to riveting stories about Chicago history, architecture and popular culture. After a brief introduction, guests are introduced to the iconic Wrigley and Tribune Buildings, Intercontinental Hotel, "Magnificent Mile", Pioneer Court and the Chicago River.
After a stroll across Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue Bridge (now officially the Du Sable Bridge), guests are taken to the city's newly expanded River Walk featuring numerous dining and entertainment options. In 2015, three new "rooms" were added to the River Walk including the Marina, Cove and River Theater. In 2016, three additional rooms will open including the Water Plaza, Jetty and Boardwalk. The new River Walk promises to be one of the cities newest and best entertainment options for visitors and locals alike.
Along the River Walk, guests will hear and discuss interesting stories about Chicago's past, present and future.including some of the following; Chicago River & Harbor, Chicago Portage, Fort Dearborn Massacre, River Reversal, Chicago Shipping and Sanitation Canal, Presidential Nominating Conventions, S.S. Eastland Disaster, Batman & transformer Movies, DMB Incident, Burnham Plan and so much more.
In addition, guests will view and discuss some of the following architectural gems; Aqua & Aon Buildings, Trump Tower, Hard Rock Hotel, Mather Tower, Jewelers Building, Marina City, Wolf Point, River Point and 150 North Riverside, Lyric Opera House and so many more.
And finally, after an exciting tour along the river, guests do not have to walk back to the start of the tour at the Wrigley Building but rather enjoy a short boat ride by Water Taxi included in the price of the tour! Guests will enjoy a refreshing boat ride whil hearing more stories about Chicago's History, Architecture and Pop Culture.
Guests should come prepared to play in our famous trivia challenges with multiple prizes awarded throughout the tour.
All tours include a intermission restroom stop and treat along the way!
All guests are offered listening headsets for perfect hearing.
After a stroll across Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue Bridge (now officially the Du Sable Bridge), guests are taken to the city's newly expanded River Walk featuring numerous dining and entertainment options. In 2015, three new "rooms" were added to the River Walk including the Marina, Cove and River Theater. In 2016, three additional rooms will open including the Water Plaza, Jetty and Boardwalk. The new River Walk promises to be one of the cities newest and best entertainment options for visitors and locals alike.
Along the River Walk, guests will hear and discuss interesting stories about Chicago's past, present and future.including some of the following; Chicago River & Harbor, Chicago Portage, Fort Dearborn Massacre, River Reversal, Chicago Shipping and Sanitation Canal, Presidential Nominating Conventions, S.S. Eastland Disaster, Batman & transformer Movies, DMB Incident, Burnham Plan and so much more.
In addition, guests will view and discuss some of the following architectural gems; Aqua & Aon Buildings, Trump Tower, Hard Rock Hotel, Mather Tower, Jewelers Building, Marina City, Wolf Point, River Point and 150 North Riverside, Lyric Opera House and so many more.
And finally, after an exciting tour along the river, guests do not have to walk back to the start of the tour at the Wrigley Building but rather enjoy a short boat ride by Water Taxi included in the price of the tour! Guests will enjoy a refreshing boat ride whil hearing more stories about Chicago's History, Architecture and Pop Culture.
Guests should come prepared to play in our famous trivia challenges with multiple prizes awarded throughout the tour.
All tours include a intermission restroom stop and treat along the way!
All guests are offered listening headsets for perfect hearing.
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