The city of Chicago sparkles with some of the greatest architecture in the world! Come along on a 90-minute cruise on the Chicago River to see and learn about these masterpieces from an expert narrator from the Chicago Architecture Foundation. The tour has been rated the "top tour in Chicago and one of the top ten tours in the U.S.," according to TripAdvisor users. Learn about the history of the masters such as Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Ludwig Miles van der Rohe. Trace the evolution of Chicago architecture from the Wrigley building to the Tribune Tower to the Merchandise Mart to the ultra-modern Trump and NBC Towers. Chicago's First Lady Cruises will be our host. Lunch will be provided at the Water Tower Place's Mity Nice Grill. This trip requires a moderate level of walking.
Fee: $102.
Registration required. Registration opens June 3. Please visit the Central Library or call the Information Desk at (847) 923-3347 to register.
Fees are due at the time of registration. Refunds may only be issued (less a $5 service fee) when cancellation is made at least 7 days in advance of the program. The Library must also be able to fill your spot on the trip to issue a refund.
Please note: You (or your parent/guardian for participants under age 18) will be required to sign our Waiver and Release of Liability before participating in this program. We will provide you with a copy of the waiver at the program.
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The Schaumburg Township District Library serves in excess of 134,000 residents in portions of the municipalities Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Streamwood. With over 1 million visitors each year, the library circulates over 2,000,000 items annually and is the second largest public library in the state of Illinois.