3 h

About this activity

Tour begins at Hyatt Regency - 151 East Upper Wacker Drive - inside main lobby - near concierge desk.
It has been suggested that if you take a portrait of America and subtract what Chicago has contributed to it, you would not recognize what you have left”! For example, what would America look like without some of just a few of its many contributions; Skyscrapers, McDonald’s, Cell Phones, Soap Operas, Atomic energy or most importantly Twinkies!
Culturally, Chicago is in a league of its own with its 561 cultural institutions including world class museums, symphony, Opera Company and countless theaters. America has given the Arts World 4 major original contributions; Blues, Jazz, Skyscrapers and Prairie Style Architecture. Chicago provided 3 out of 4 of these contributions.
In order to truly understand the depth and breadth of Chicago we need to explore the city beyond the typical tourist destinations. While these areas add considerably to Chicago’s appeal, there is so much more to learn about and experience what is Essential to understanding this great city.
Please join us on this “Exclusive” bus tour exploring Chicago’s North and South sides. Guests will learn about and view some of the following; Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, Original Playboy Mansion, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo & Conservatory, Graceland Cemetery, Wrigley Field, Essanay Studios (motion pictures including Charlie Chaplin), Green Mill, Lakeview, Lake Shore Drive, site of St. Valentine’s Massacre, President Obama’s home, site of 1893 World’s Fair, University of Chicago and home to the first sustained nuclear reaction, Bronzeville, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Greektown, Chinatown, Little Italy, Ground Zero – Great Chicago Fire, Hull House and so much more!

Chicago Essentials Bus Tour

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