Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Chicago Architecture Center
Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Pioneer Court
Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court
Duration: 15 mins
3. Tribune Tower
Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.
4. Optima Signature
Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.
5. 465 North Park
Discuss 465 N Park Drive.
6. The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago
View the St. Regis Chicago building.
7. Apple Michigan Avenue
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Chicago Architecture Center
Closing remarks.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.

Narration by a professional and certified guide.

Exclusion

Coat check

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Storage for luggage or strollers

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Chicago Architecture Center

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