Set sail from Michigan Avenue and treat yourself to America's most popular river cruise! Cruise merrily down the Chicago River, and soak up some spectacular views of the Windy City's world-famous skyline. There's no better place to admire Chicago's stunning architecture than from the water, and your expert guide will stuff your brain with trivia, facts, and fun. Chicago's epic skyline is a melting pot of eclectic designs and gigantic skyscrapers. Now's your chance to get up close and personal with some of the world's greatest buildings, on this award-winning cruise. Departing from Michigan Avenue, your comfortable ship will take you on a whirlwind tour of over 40 Chicagoan landmarks, including the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, Marina City, and more. All you have to do is sit back, soak in the sights, and enjoy the educational facts and stories of your charming guide.

Looking for iconic Mid-Century Modern architecture? What better place than Chicago with its triumvirate of modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg and SOM) and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what set these buildings apart from their predecessors and how they helped set the stage for the future. If you’re interested in iconic buildings, public art, urban planning or government this is your tour. Find out the stories behind inland steel, Marina city, the IBM building and other "Mad Men" worthy skyscrapers. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

As you step off the Magnificent Mile and onto the dock, your architectural journey on the Chicago River begins. Set sail on a 75-minute guided tour, offering unparalleled views of more than 40 of the city's iconic landmarks from a vantage point like no other. As you traverse all three branches of the river, your expert guide will regale you with the tales of Chicago's architectural wonders — from the Tribune Tower, housing fragments from world-famous structures like the Great Wall of China, to the Wrigley Building, which was the city's first office building to be air-conditioned. Sailing through history Soak in the skyline view, and watch as the city's history unfolds before your eyes. As you glide by Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), learn about its history as the world's tallest building. Pass by the East Bank Club, the old Post Office Building, and the fascinating Marina City, known for its corn-cob design and its cinematic history. The cruise culminates with a return to the dock, leaving you with a greater appreciation of why the Windy City is a beacon of modern architecture.

This Chicago walking tour encourages you to look up, which is easy to do when walking beneath the skyscrapers of the city. Looking for iconic mid-century modern architecture? What better place than Chicago, with its triumvirate of esteemed modern architects (Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, and SOM), and a city ready and willing to accept them. Find out what sets these buildings apart from their predecessors and how they helped set the stage for the future. If you’re interested in iconic buildings and public art, this is your tour. Find out the stories behind the Inland Steel Building, Marina City, the IBM Building, and other Mad Men-worthy skyscrapers. You'll also get access to the galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.