The Magnificent Mile

Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company

Chicago’s premier Hop-On Hop-Off city sightseeing tour in classic red and green trolleys and open-top double decker buses. All passengers receive a FREE Hershey’s chocolate bar and Garrett Popcorn with any ticket. We also offer private group (custom) tours and transportation for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate outings.

Michigan Avenue at Pearson
Chicago, IL 60611

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John Hancock Observatory

Welcome to what Chicago Tribune calls the city’s Best Views! Open every day from 9am until 11pm (last admission at 10:30pm), fly up more than 1,000 ft above The Magnificent Mile® in North America’s fastest elevators.  Enjoy Chicago’s highest café, surrounded by stunning 360° views of four states and 80 miles. Each ticket includes our FREE multimedia tour narrated by David Schwimmer and let’s you check out why Chicago is called the Windy City on the only open-air Skywalk in town!

875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

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Chicago’s First Lady Cruises

Chicago’s First Lady, the official Cruiseline of the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers 90-minute River Tours departing daily from its Riverside Gardens docking location from the Chicago River, Michigan Avenue & Wacker Drive on Chicago’s New Riverwalk. Conveniently located within walking distance to all Magnificent Mile hotels, Chicago’s First Lady cruises offers a fleet of luxurious vessels, highlighted with upper-deck seating for all and a climate-controlled salon deck for inclement days. Enjoy a view of the architectural marvels that line the Chicago River with passionate expert commentary presented by CAF-certified volunteer docents. Private parties and tours available, please inquire. Season May 1- November 21.

Southeast Corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge*
Chicago, IL 60601

*For GPS users, please enter at 112 E. Wacker Drive

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