Chicago Lake Michigan Cruise
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Experience Highlights
Enjoy a relaxing stroll along Chicago's beautiful lakefront and its landmarks with this 40-minute boat cruise on Lake Michigan . Admire fabulous views of the John Hancock Center and Willis Tower and other landmarks while listening to commentary on board . Also, feel free to bring your own lunch or have a drink at the on-board bar during the tour.
- Sightseeing cruise of about 40 minutes on the expansive Lake Michigan.
- See iconic Chicago skyscrapers such as the John Hancock, Aon, Trump Tower and Willis Tower.
- Discover the history of Chicago's many landmarks through on-board commentary .
- Bring your lunch to enjoy on board during your boat tour.
What’s included
- Scenic cruise on Lake Michigan in Chicago.
- Experienced crew and safety equipment.
- Comments on board.
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Step by Step
Discover the stunning architecture of the city of Chicago from a unique perspective during this sightseeing boat cruise on Lake Michigan . Enjoy a 40-minute tour of Chicago's most famous buildings and monuments. And listen to interesting commentary on board about the colourful history of the Windy City.
During the tour, you'll see some of Chicago's most famous skyscrapers such as the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere; the John Hancock Center known as The Hancock, and the Aon Center, a modern high-rise in the Chicago Loop . You'll also see historic neighbourhoods such as the Gold Coast and Streeterville, as well as Great Park and the famous Buckingham Fountain. From the water you'll pass famous landmarks like Navy Pier and the iconic Centennial Wheel. Take advantage of these fabulous panoramic views to take the best postcard pictures of the city!
Along the way you'll see the Chicago Cultural Center, one of Chicago's most visited attractions and the first free cultural centre in the country. Admire the architecture of this iconic building, whose interior houses two magnificent glass domes. You'll pass by the Chicago Architecture Center cultural museum, which houses a scale model of Chicago with 4,000 buildings, and see Chicago' s iconic Gothic Water Tower . Marvel at the architecture of this 19th-century limestone art gallery in the Magnificent Mile shopping area.
On this boat tour, you'll be able to purchase drinks from the on-board bar and also bring your own lunch to enjoy while relaxing and admiring Chicago's famous skyline.