Chicago River and Lake Urban Adventure Cruise

Our popular 90-minute daytime river and lake tour, the Urban Adventure Cruise, delights family members of all ages with incredible views of Chicago's world-renowned architecture and stunning skyline. Lively, knowledgeable tour guides bring Chicago’s rich history to life with fun stories and interesting facts. Relax and unwind on a scenic tour of the city from the unique perspective of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Welcome aboard!

Meeting Point

112 E Wacker Dr

112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

On Michigan & Wacker Drive, at the northeast corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, please take the stairs down to Chicago's Riverwalk and visit the box office (right after/bottom of the stairs) for guidance to your cruise boarding dock. A departure board is available for your reference.

What's included:

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Lake Michigan

Illinois

Travel along Lake Michigan to view the Chicago Skyline!

45 minutes

Chicago River

Chicago, Illinois

The tour cruises through the main branch of the river. You will hear information about Chicago's famous architecture.

45 minutes

Wrigley Building

400-410 Michigan Ave, , Chicago, 60611-4213, Illinois

The Wrigley Building was built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.

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Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, , Chicago, 60611-3419, Illinois

View Navy Pier's 50 acres of parks, promenades, gardens, shops, eateries and attractions, especially the 15-story Ferris wheel.

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Buckingham Fountain

301 S. Columbus Dr., Grant Park, Chicago, 60601, Illinois

Located in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world!

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Field Museum

1400 S Lake Shore Dr, , Chicago, 60605-2827, Illinois

One of the largest natural history museums in the world!

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Shedd Aquarium

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 60605-2490, Illinois

Shedd Aquarium was once the largest indoor aquarium in the world.

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Adler Planetarium

1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., , Chicago, 60605-2489, Illinois

See this famous planetarium in the heart of Chicago's museum campus.

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Soldier Field

1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, 60605-2902, Illinois

Soldier Field is a Chicago landmark and home to the Chicago Bears.

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The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum

376 N Michigan Ave, Enter at Riverwalk Level, Chicago, 60601-3807, Illinois

At river level, visitors can view the massive gears of Chicago’s most famous movable bridge and then journey through time as they experience the story of the Chicago River. Once at the top of the Bridgehouse, visitors are treated to magnificent 360 degree views of the city and river, and will gain a whole new perspective on the beauty and complexity that is Chicago.

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Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, , Chicago, 60611-3419, Illinois

Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. Navy Pier currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities. The ferris wheel it is currently the sixth-tallest wheel in the United States.

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John Hancock Center

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, 60611-1803, Illinois

The John Hancock Center is a 100-story, 1,128-foot[6] supertall skyscraper located in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Magnificent Mile district, its name was changed to 875 North Michigan Avenue on February 12, 2018. View from the lake.

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