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Chicago Architecture Foundation

  • Address 224 South Michigan Avenue
    Suite 116
    Chicago, IL 60604
    United States
  • Phone number+1 312 922 3432
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  • Neighborhood : Loop
    http://www.architecture.org
  • Mon to Sat from 09:00 AM to 06:30 PM,Sun from 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM

"The city is our museum," claims this historic museum. The CAF highlights Chicago's diverse architecture and design through a multitude of lectures, exhibits and educational programs. For a hands-on experience, take the Loop Walking Tour—a two-hour daily tour that explores the national landmarks downtown. The CAF Architecture River Cruise offers a river's eye view of the city and highlights more than 50 historic sites along the Chicago River. Reservations are suggested. Gallery admission is free.

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yelp Reviews ( 56 Reviews see all ) Top

Betsy D.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Betsy D. on November 15, 2009

We decided to take this boat tour on a whim. Tickets were a little pricey, so if you have time to plan ahead, I recommend finding better deals online or in...

Kevin C.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Kevin C. on November 10, 2009

Took the boat tour on an incredible 70-degree November day. Absolutely awesome.. the views from the river were great, our docent was very knowledgeable and...

Matt N.

(Rating: 2.0) 

by Matt N. on September 28, 2009

This review is for the C.A.F.'s 90-minute Architectural River Cruise. A tour is only as good as your guide, so with that in mind I am splitting my review...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

The best $10 bucks you'll spend

 by  tdslatton  on  2005-09-08

Don't just stare up at The Loop's wondrous skyscrapers, gain a historical perspective with Chicago Architecture Foundation's walking tour. Inf...

CitySearch Reviews ( 8 Reviews see all ) Top

Worth very penny. I will do it again!

 by  girlaudio  on  2008-11-04

I took the highlights bus tour that went through downtown and through the neighborhoods of Chicago. It was 3.5 hours and $40. I can't wait to...

Dozens of available tours cover every nook and cranny of the city.

 by  Contributor  on  2006-05-01

OverviewStarted in the 1960s by a collective of preservationists and architects fighting to protect a historic residence (H.H. Richardson's

Great Books and Cool Gifts by Christine Z. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-08-27

Chicago is the city of skyscrapers, and there is a strong architectural tradition to enjoy, but only if you know what you are looking at. To ga...

Thourough Tours by Tianna B. at InsiderPages

 by  Contributor  on  2005-07-14

I had the opportunity to go on a few tours while in Chicago that were in the higher price range and threatened to tote us around on a bus while...

Must-do

 by  robyngalbos_citysearch  on  2002-09-03

The architectural boat tour is one of the best ways to see the city, whether you're new in the area, visiting for a couple days or a longtime r...

Simply the best...

 by  c_powell  on  2002-07-19

way for tourists and people who live here to explore our city. The tours run about 360 days a year, and range from one hour tours of particula...

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