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Family and Companion Activities
There are a large number of activities to keep your travel itinerary
exciting and entertaining. ISPSD 2018 is glad to organize the following
tours and activities for families and companions tours. Exact dates and
method of reservation will be finalized soon.
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise Tour
Estimated cost: $40 per person
Estimated tour time: 2 hours
‘Experience the “top tour in Chicago and one of the top ten tours in the U.S.”
according to TripAdvisor users. The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise is
a must for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAF-certified volunteer tour guides
— called docents — interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You’ll
find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world’s largest
cities in less than 100 years. In 90 minutes, get the real story on Chicago architecture
and its history.'
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Chicago Architecture Walking Tour
Estimated cost: $20 per person
Estimated tour time: 2 hours
‘Choose one of the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s acclaimed architecture tours,
from a selection of guests’ perennial favorites.'
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Art Institute Chicago
Estimated cost: $25 per person
Estimated tour time: 2-5 hours
Founded in 1879 and located in Chicago's Grant Park, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest
and largest art museums in the United States. Today their collection comprises approximately 300,000 works
of arts — ranging from ancient art through to those created by today’s foremost artists.
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Popular Chicago Attractions
Below is a summary of some of the most popular attractions in Chicago.
CityPass Chicago offers
a bundled package for admission passes to some of these top attractions. For more information
on the CityPass, or to make a purchase, please visit their
website.
Many of Chicago's popular destinations can be reached from open-top sightseeing buses provided
by Big Bus Tours. Rides offer exceptional views of the city's most iconic landmarks and
attractions. Hop on and hop off the bus at 14 different stops across the city.
Information on fares and destinations of Big Bus Tours can be found on their
website.
(Summarized from choosechicago.com)