Downtown Chicago 'Loop' Highlights Tour

Come explore with me, a passionate native (and former Chicago Architecture Center docent), and see the amazing public art, architecture and hear the fascinating history of Chicago. This tour is a great introduction & overview perfect for the beginning of your stay to give you the lay of the land. Did you know we are home to the first skyscraper built in1885? As technology advanced buildings grew vertically using steel frame construction known as the first Chicago School. We'll see many styles of architecture ranging from classic Beaux-Arts, Chicago School to Art Deco and International Style. We'll also see beautiful world-class art including Tiffany stained glass, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall & Picasso. Let the urban adventure begin!

Itinerary includes: -Cultural Center (inside & out) -Millennium Park (Pritzker Pavilion, Cloudgate & Crown Fountain) -Palmer House Hilton lobby -Mies Van der Rohe Federal Plaza & Calder sculpture -Marquette Building (Tiffany lobby) -Chagall (Four Seasons) -the Picasso/Daley Plaza In between these points of interest, I will share interesting stories of Chicago history. ** Approximately 2+ mile walk. Please be prepared and dress accordingly. Tours will take place regardless of the weather. Depending on the season I would suggest layers and possibly an umbrella ** THIS TOUR TAKES PLACE MOSTLY OUTSIDE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A LONGER TOUR TO SEE MORE I RECOMMEND COMBINING THIS WITH MY N MICHIGAN AVE, GOLD COAST& OLD TOWN ROUTE. Please contact me!