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Architectural River Cruise

Architectural River Cruise

Chicago, Illinois

Provided byMercury Skyline Yacht Charters, Inc./Brand USA Chicago
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Price

€4,95

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Architectural River Cruise

Architectural River Cruise
It’s one thing to gaze at Chicago’s famed skyline, and another altogether to view it on Chicago, Illinois’ popular architecture tour, the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. See the city’s iconic structures from the perspective of the Chicago River, where the skyline unfolds before you as you learn about each building’s architectural features and place in local history.

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  • addressMichigan Avenue & The River, Chicago
  • moreInfoCruises leave from Chicago Riverwalk.
  • phone+1 847 358 1330
  • websiteVisit website

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