Architectural Highlights by Bus
Explore Chicago’s iconic architecture on a bus tour through historic neighborhoods, featuring masterpieces by renowned architects.
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Chicago Icons: Connecting Past and Present
City Hall. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
Explore downtown Chicago's diverse architecture on a tour featuring 19th-Century, Beaux-Arts, Modern, and Postmodern styles.
City Hall. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
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.
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Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E. Wacker Dr.
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.
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Marina City & the IBM Building. Photo by Peter J. Sieger.
Reliance Building. Photo by Peter J. Sieger.
Daley Plaza. Photo by Larry Speck.
Pritzker Pavilion
LondonHouse. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers.
77 W. Wacker. Photo by Sean Williams.
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Ticket price includes entrance to the Chicago Architecture Center within 7 days of your walking or bus tour.
