Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Michigan Avenue and State Street
by Chicago Architecture Center
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This two-hour walking tour covers the historic architecture and treasures of Michigan Avenue and State Street in Chicago. The tour begins with a five-minute introduction at the Chicago Architecture Center, where a certified guide provides background on the city's development after the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The group then walks to the Wrigley Building for a five-minute exterior viewing. Next, the tour visits the Palmer House Hilton, spending ten minutes viewing both the exterior and the historic lobby interior; proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter this location. The route continues with five-minute stops at the Carbide and Carbon Building and the Reliance Building, focusing on their architectural features. The final stop is the Chicago Cultural Center, where participants spend ten minutes viewing both the exterior and interior spaces. Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center galleries is included. The tour is led by a professional certified guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and there is no storage available for luggage, strollers, or coats. Access to building interiors may vary depending on schedules or closures. Pets are not permitted. All ticket purchases support the Chicago Architecture Center’s education and community programs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago Architecture Center
The tour starts with introductory remarks from the docent at the Chicago Architecture Center.
5 min
Wrigley Building
Participants view the exterior of the Wrigley Building.
5 min
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
The tour visits both the exterior and interior of the Palmer House Hotel’s historic lobby. Entry requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
10 min
Carbide and Carbon Building
View the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building.
5 min
Reliance Building
View the exterior of the Reliance Building.
5 min
Chicago Cultural Center
Participants visit both the exterior and interior of the Chicago Cultural Center.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
End point
The tour will end in the Chicago Cultural Center. The docent will return to the Chicago Architecture Center and participants are welcome to accompany the docent back to the CAC.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Treasures of Michigan Avenue and State Street
by Chicago Architecture Center
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This two-hour walking tour covers the historic architecture and treasures of Michigan Avenue and State Street in Chicago. The tour begins with a five-minute introduction at the Chicago Architecture Center, where a certified guide provides background on the city's development after the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The group then walks to the Wrigley Building for a five-minute exterior viewing. Next, the tour visits the Palmer House Hilton, spending ten minutes viewing both the exterior and the historic lobby interior; proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter this location. The route continues with five-minute stops at the Carbide and Carbon Building and the Reliance Building, focusing on their architectural features. The final stop is the Chicago Cultural Center, where participants spend ten minutes viewing both the exterior and interior spaces. Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center galleries is included. The tour is led by a professional certified guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and there is no storage available for luggage, strollers, or coats. Access to building interiors may vary depending on schedules or closures. Pets are not permitted. All ticket purchases support the Chicago Architecture Center’s education and community programs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chicago Architecture Center
The tour starts with introductory remarks from the docent at the Chicago Architecture Center.
5 min
Wrigley Building
Participants view the exterior of the Wrigley Building.
5 min
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
The tour visits both the exterior and interior of the Palmer House Hotel’s historic lobby. Entry requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
10 min
Carbide and Carbon Building
View the exterior of the Carbide and Carbon Building.
5 min
Reliance Building
View the exterior of the Reliance Building.
5 min
Chicago Cultural Center
Participants visit both the exterior and interior of the Chicago Cultural Center.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Chicago Architecture Center at 111 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601
End point
The tour will end in the Chicago Cultural Center. The docent will return to the Chicago Architecture Center and participants are welcome to accompany the docent back to the CAC.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.