Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
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.
Departure Point
Return Details
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center
111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Court
401 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tribune Tower
435 N Michigan Ave, , Chicago, Illinois
Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Optima Signature
220 East Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: 465 N Park Dr
465 North Park Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Discuss 465 N Park Drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago
363 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
View the St. Regis Chicago building.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Apple Michigan Avenue
401 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chicago Architecture Center
111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Closing remarks.
Duration: 5 minutes
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.
- Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
- Narration by a professional and certified guide.
Exclusions
- Coat check
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Storage for luggage or strollers
Redemption Instructions
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time and present your ticket to the box office at the
Chicago Architecture Center.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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