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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
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Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment. What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Departure Point
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Pioneer Court401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer CourtDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Tribune Tower435 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisDiscuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Optima Signature220 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: 465 North Park465 North Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60611Discuss 465 N Park Drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago363 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601View the St. Regis Chicago building.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Apple Michigan Avenue401 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Chicago Architecture Center111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601Closing remarks.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
- Narration by a professional and certified guide.
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment. What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Departure Point
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Pioneer Court401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer CourtDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Tribune Tower435 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, IllinoisDiscuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Optima Signature220 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: 465 North Park465 North Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60611Discuss 465 N Park Drive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago363 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601View the St. Regis Chicago building.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Apple Michigan Avenue401 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Chicago Architecture Center111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601Closing remarks.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are 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.
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
- Narration by a professional and certified guide.
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up or 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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