Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Skyscrapers Riverfront
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Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Departure Point
- Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- End near Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chicago RiverChicago, IllinoisDiscuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfrontDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: 333 Michigan Ave333 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601View the exterior of the buildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Carbide and Carbon Building230 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisView the Carbide and Carbon BuildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: 66 E Wacker Pl66 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL 60601Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker PlaceDuration: 10 minutesStop At: 182 W Lake St182 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601Visit the Trustees System Service BuildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Merchandise Mart222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IllinoisVisit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise PlazaDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
Tour the lobbies of five opulent Art Deco skyscrapers built near the banks of the Chicago River during the business boom of the Roaring '20s. Learn how Art Deco reflected the era’s fun-loving optimism with lavish materials and geometric ornament. Discover the origins of Art Deco while admiring buildings like the Carbide and Carbon Building (now Pendry Chicago), the Chicago Motor Club Building (now the Hampton Inn) and the colorful, but often overlooked, Trustees System Service Building (now the Century Tower)—all of which are designated Chicago landmarks. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Departure Point
- Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- End near Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Plaza
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chicago RiverChicago, IllinoisDiscuss buildings built in the Art Deco style along the riverfrontDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: 333 Michigan Ave333 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601View the exterior of the buildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Carbide and Carbon Building230 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisView the Carbide and Carbon BuildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: 66 E Wacker Pl66 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL 60601Visit the former Chicago Motor Club Building, 66 E Wacker PlaceDuration: 10 minutesStop At: 182 W Lake St182 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601Visit the Trustees System Service BuildingDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Merchandise Mart222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IllinoisVisit Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise PlazaDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center
- Narration by a professional and certified guide
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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