1-Day Chicago City Tour ( Chicago Departure ) ( CH1 )

1-Day Chicago City Tour ( Chicago Departure ) ( CH1 )

Itinerary will be change in the winter (11/5-4/1 every year) due to certain attraction close for winter.

1. Stand on top of 360 Chicago and enjoy Lake Michigan and the great skyline at 1000 inches from the heart of downtown Chicago.

2. Walk around the ironic site Millennium Park admiring its postmodern architectures.

3. Visit one of the top three art museums in the United States -- The Art Institute of Chicago for its encyclopedic collections.

4. Take in the amazing urban view of the city by a helicopter tour.

5. Grab a bite of authentic Chicago at Giordano’s Pizza, Garrett Popcorn, Portillo's Hot Dog.

6. Boarding at Downtown Chicago，departs everyday in winter itinerary.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Chicago, IL, USA

( All time schedule )This tour will show you the best of Chicago in one day. This is a world’s top architecture city with bold architectures. You will take a walk in the Millennium Park, see the Cloud Gate, enjoy the urban view of the city from 360 Chicago,and grab a bite of authentic Chicago at Giordano’s Pizza, Garrett Popcorn, Portillo's Hot Dog.

Itinerary:

(Winter:11/15/2019 - 4/1/2020)

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (30 mins) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins, including Tilt) → Lunch: Giordano’s Pizza & Garrett Popcorn (90 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → United Center (40 mins) → Helicopter Experience Tour（Optional, minimum 2 people）→ Dinner: Portillo’s Hot Dog (40 mins)

(Summer:4/2/2020 -11/15/2020)

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate (20 mins) → Grant Park (10 mins) → Chicago Theater (Optional, 60 mins) → The Art Institute of Chicago (Optional, 120 mins) → Chicago Water Tower (15 mins) → Michigan Avenue (30 mins) → Chicago Cruise (Optional, 75 mins) → 360 Chicago (Optional, 75 mins, including Tilt) → Helicopter Experience Tour（Optional, minimum 2 people）

We will pass by: Navy Pier, Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Marina City, Trump International Hotel and Tower, Willis Tower Observation Deck

Special Notice: Chicago Cruise will be closed in Winter.

Stop At: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

Millennium Park & Cloud Gate :
Millennium Park
Three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavillion and ice skating rink; expected to become one of the city's most popular sites.
Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate is a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Sir Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Grant Park, Grant Park, Illinois

Grant Park is a large urban park in the city's central business district. t was renamed in 1901 to honor US President Ulysses S. Grant. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events and is popularly referred to as "Chicago's front yard".

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Theater, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

In the busy Loop area of Chicago is the city's namesake theater with its iconic marquee, which has become an unofficial symbol of the city. It hosts performances of all kinds, including drama, comedy, dance, and more. (Optional)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S Michigan Ave 159 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603-6110

The Art Institute is the 2nd-largest art museum in the US after the Met in New York. It houses pieces by renowned painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as an extensive collection of African-American art.(Optional)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Water Tower, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

The Chicago Water Tower is a contributing property and landmark in the Old Chicago Water Tower District in Chicago, Illinois, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Michigan Avenue, Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

Michigan Avenue is a north-south street in Chicago which runs at 100 east on the Chicago grid. The northern end of the street is at Lake Shore Drive on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Gold Coast Historic District. The street's southern terminus is at Sibley Boulevard in the southern suburb of Harvey, though like many Chicago streets it exists in several disjointed segments.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wendella Tours & Cruises, 400 N Michigan Ave Suite C100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

The Architectural Cruise of Chicago is a perfect way to view one of America's most formidable cities, all from the comfort of a boat leisurely sailing down the Chicago River, either during the day or at twilight.(Optional)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: 360 Chicago Observation Deck, 875 N Michigan Avenue 94th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611-1803

This observsation deck sits atop the John Hancock Tower in Chicago, providing exquisite aerial views of the city's skyline that you can't get anywhere else. The new LIFT feature extends out above the city below for an exhilirating experience. ( Optional )( including Tilt )

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Helicopter Experience, 2420 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

The helicopter tour provides the most spectacular and unique views of the world’s best skyline. Amazing panoramas of the city, scenic waterfront, and historic landmarks await you from the optimal vantage point in the sky.（Optional, minimum 2 people）

Duration: 1 hour