Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

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About This Tour in Chicago

Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment. What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.

Why Visit Chicago?

Chicago is a world-class city known for its stunning architecture, deep-dish pizza, and vibrant arts scene. Explore Millennium Park, visit world-renowned museums, and experience the famous Magnificent Mile. Chicago offers incredible lakefront views and a rich cultural heritage.

Getting to Chicago

The easiest way to reach Chicago is by flying into O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
  • Narration by a professional and certified guide.

What's Not Included

  • Coat check
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off
  • Storage for luggage or strollers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Start at the Chicago Architecture Center

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Start at the Chicago Architecture Center 10 minutes

Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.

Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court 15 minutes

Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower

Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.

Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments

Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.

Discuss 465 N Park Drive

Discuss 465 N Park Drive.

View the St

View the St. Regis Chicago building.

View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue 10 minutes

View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.

Closing remarks 5 minutes

Closing remarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How do I book this tour?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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