Chicago Architecture Center Official River Cruise - Chicago's First Lady 1.5 Hours

Cruise all three branches of the Chicago River
with a Chicago Architecture Center docent

Board Chicago's First Lady at the dock next to the Michigan Avenue Bridge and cruise along the three branches of the Chicago River. A certified docent trained by the Chicago Architecture Center shares in-depth knowledge of the river, Chicago's "architectural canyon," with live commentary in English, and pre-recorded multilingual commentary is also available.

Hear the stories of more than 50 buildings
and 13 movable bridges

Explore Chicago's diverse architectural styles from the river, including Art Deco, Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modernism and Postmodernism. Learn about more than 50 riverside buildings, 13 movable bridges and the iconic figures who designed them, and discover how design shaped the city's history and people's lives.

Enjoy 360-degree views
from the guaranteed upper deck

Seating on the open-air upper deck is guaranteed, so you can take in sweeping 360-degree views of the skyline. At the cocktail and snack bar in the air-conditioned indoor lounge, you can purchase drinks such as bottled water, soft drinks, wine and beer, plus snacks such as chips, cookies and nuts. Discounted admission to the Chicago Architecture Center is included depending on the option.

※ The cruise operates rain or shine, and both outdoor and indoor seating are available on board.