Chicago Trip Overview
This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We’ll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.
On this tour, we’ll make seven stops in downtown Chicago where we can compare the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other. The tour features 19th-Century Commercial, Beaux-Arts, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern buildings, as well as the latest in architecture from Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Adrian Smith. At each stop, we’ll look at the connections between the past and present and discover what inspires design today. The tour culminates with a visit to Millennium Park, where world-class art and architecture combine, creating a unique urban fabric.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Starts: Chicago, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chicago, Illinois, United States
This lively overview of Chicago architecture explores iconic buildings from the 1890s to present. We’ll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions.
On this tour, we’ll make seven stops in downtown Chicago where we can compare the histories and styles of buildings located within sight of each other. The tour features 19th-Century Commercial, Beaux-Arts, Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern buildings, as well as the latest in architecture from Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Adrian Smith. At each stop, we’ll look at the connections between the past and present and discover what inspires design today. The tour culminates with a visit to Millennium Park, where world-class art and architecture combine, creating a unique urban fabric.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Begin and end the tour at the Chicago Architecture Center.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213
View the Wrigley Building and some of the surrounding buildings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Marina City, 300 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-5414
View Marina City and discuss some of the surrounding buildings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Daley Center, 48 W Washington St Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL 60602
View the Daley Center and surrounding buildings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Reliance Building, 1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-1603
View the Reliance Building and surrounding buildings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
View the Pritzker Pavilion and surrounding buildings
Duration: 5 minutes
