Okay, so today's favorite place isn't technically a place, so much as an experience. But it's a great experience. The Chicago Architecture Foundation offers a multitude of tours around the city, highlighting the great architectural tradition of Chicago. But my favorite by far is the Architecture River Cruise.
You'll board one of three boats at a river dock at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr., and an experienced and entertaining CAF docent will give you a narrated tour of Chicago.
You'll travel the Chicago River heading west bound, then travel north, then south where the river forks. Lastly, you'll venture out to the mouth of the river where it meets Lake Michigan. All the while, you'll hear about architects and city planning for a city built upon a swamp, some interesting stories about the Great Fire of 1871, and some details about what it was like to live along the river before any anti-pollution measures were taken (hint: it was very stinky). It's an hour-and-a-half of relaxation and information, where you can rest your feet from all of the exploring you've already done, and learn a little bit more about our fair city.
I've done the tour about five times, with different combinations of family and friends, and I would definitely do it again. So get your tickets and get on board!
xoxo,
C
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