Touring The Windy City by Land and Water

September 22, 2008 by  
Filed under VME

With towering landmarks, important geographical settings and authentic big city culture, Chicago offers sightseeing enthusiasts a one of a kind environment to explore. Whether looking for an overview by bus, relaxing outing along the Chicago River or truly immersive experience by bike, there are a variety of ways to uncover the many sights and secrets of Chicago to perfectly fit your experience to your wants and needs. Below, we’ve featured a variety of tour options to help in planning your Chicago vacation this summer!

Grand Tour

As the name implies, the Grand Tour offers an encompassing view of Chicago. Visitors will traverse the city by way of motor coach with tour guide in tow to help point out the many interesting facts associated with the sights seen. From the North side’s John Daley Plaza and Wrigley Field to the South side’s Grant Park, the entirety of the city will be at your fingertips; so be sure to have your camera and an itchy index finger ready when you board the Grand Tour.

http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/ChicagoIL/activity/GrandTour.cfm

Architectural River Tour

Departing from Nay Pier, the Architectural River Tour is an interesting way to explore Chicago that combines the city’s relationship to its waterways with its historic architectural setting. This journey takes travelers along the Chicago River by way of double-decker boat as more than 40 distinct, man-made landmarks are seen. From experiencing the unique way in which Chicago and its surrounding bodies of water interact to witnessing the ingenuity of mankind up close, the Architectural River Tour is an interesting twist to experiencing a classic city.

http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/ChicagoIL/activity/ArchitecturalRiverTour.cfm

Bike and Roll

If you’re tired of taking the same style of tour in every city you visit, then Bike and Roll may be for you. Offering everything from guided tours to simple bike rentals, Chicago visitors can choose to either be shown the sights of Chicago or simply roam the streets in search of their own adventure. And regardless of your activity level, there’s sure to be a tour to suite all with distance options ranging from 3 – 7 miles on guided tours, and as short or long as you’d like with bike rentals.

http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/ChicagoIL/activity/BikeandRoll.cf

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