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Activities in Great Lakes

  1. Small-Group Chicago Food Tour: Gold Coast and Old Town

    Small-Group Chicago Food Tour: Gold Coast and Old Town

    3 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Discover Chicago's culinary side on this three-hour walking tour to taste the delicious flavors of the Gold Coast and Old Town. Along the way, your guide will…

    Not LP reviewed

    from USD$50.00
  2. Chicago Blues City Tour

    Chicago Blues City Tour

    90 minutes (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Follow the path of the Chicago blues music genre and the famous Blues Brothers on a luxury coach tour through the city. Hear interesting facts about how the…

    Not LP reviewed

    from USD$30.00
  3. Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

    Chicago Walking Tour: Modern Architecture

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Explore Chicago's international, modern and postmodern movements, from the powerful, minimalist work of Mies van der Rohe's to contemporary styles that…

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    from USD$14.99
  4. Chicago Neighborhood Tours

    The Department of Cultural Affairs offers tours on Friday and Saturday mornings. They’re OK, but you pretty much just sit on a bus and stare out the window – though they do go into offbeat neighborhoods ignored by more mainstream companies. Departs from the Chicago Cultural Center Visitors Center.

    reviewed

  5. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

    Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

    Flexible (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Be transported to the outer reaches of the Universe on a visit to Chicago's Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, the first planetarium in the United States.…

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    from USD$27.99
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    Moksha Yoga

    Hatha, vinyasa, ashtanga and tantric-hatha classes happen throughout the day, seven days a week. Drop-in classes cost $12 to $17, depending on their length; students with ID receive a 20% discount. Moksha also offers a free ‘community’ class from 4pm to 5:30pm on Saturdays; its yoga style varies.

    reviewed

  7. Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride

    Lake Michigan Speedboat Ride

    30 minutes (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Feel the need for speed? This exhilarating speedboat ride takes you out onto Lake Michigan for the ride of a lifetime. Experience the roar of the…

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    from USD$24.80
  8. Tastes of Chicago Bike Tour: Chicago-Style Pizza, Beer, Cupcakes and Hot Dogs

    Tastes of Chicago Bike Tour: Chicago-Style Pizza, Beer, Cupcakes and Hot Dogs

    4 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Taste the flavors of Chicago, both edible and cultural, on a bike tour through the city. Sample four of Chicago’s favorite foods and drinks –pizza, cupcakes,…

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    from USD$70.69
  9. Chicago Shopping Tour: Bucktown and Wicker Park

    Chicago Shopping Tour: Bucktown and Wicker Park

    by Viator

    Explore Chicago's hippest shopping neighborhoods - Bucktown and Wickerpark. Your shopping guide will take you to the neighborhoods' most unique boutiques where…

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    from USD$49.99
  10. Chicago Ghost Hunting Tour

    Chicago Ghost Hunting Tour

    3 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Take a supernatural ghost tour of one of Chicago's most famous warehouses, located around the corner to the mafia headquarters for Al Capone's bootlegging…

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    from USD$55.00
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  12. Specimen/Chicago School of Guitar Making

    Sure you can learn to play the guitar, but why not go a step further and actually build your own stringed beauty? Luthier courses, as well as classes to build your own tube amp or learn roadie repair techniques, take place over a series of weekend-long workshops; costs from $220 per workshop.

    reviewed

  13. Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theater in Chicago

    Blue Man Group at the Briar Street Theater in Chicago

    105 minutes (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    See the Blue Man Group, one of Chicago's longest running shows, at the Briar Street Theater in downtown Chicago. The phenomenon that has visited cities around…

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    from USD$69.00
  14. Chicago Brunch Cruise

    Chicago Brunch Cruise

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Experience Chicago's amazing skyline views from a unique vantage point on board this unforgettable 2 hour brunch cruise. With unsurpassed views of the Sears…

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    from USD$81.46
  15. Chicago Segway Art Architectural Tour

    Chicago Segway Art  Architectural Tour

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    See Chicago’s landmark architecture, outdoor sculptures and famous skyline by Segway! This family-friendly guided tour is both an exciting and educational way…

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    from USD$70.40
  16. Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Architecture

    Chicago Walking Tour: Art Deco Architecture

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Discover the opulent exteriors and interiors of the Roaring '20s Jazz Deco and the classic finishes of Art Moderne buildings in this 2 hour tour. Learn of…

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    from USD$14.99
  17. Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Trolley and Upper Decker Tour

    Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Trolley and Upper Decker Tour

    Flexible (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Enjoy a scenic tour of Chicago's lakefront and downtown areas aboard a trolley or upper-decker bus! On this comprehensive hop-on hop-off tour of the Windy City,…

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    from USD$29.99
  18. Historic Hyde Park and Kenwood Mansion Bicycle Tour

    Historic Hyde Park and Kenwood Mansion Bicycle Tour

    4 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    See the neighborhoods of Chicago on the Historic Hyde Park and Kenwood Mansion Tour. This 4-hour, 24-mile (38 km) bike ride is perfect for moderate to advanced…

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    from USD$53.96
  19. Chicago South Side Tour with Optional River Cruise

    Chicago South Side Tour with Optional River Cruise

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Experience the beauty of Chicago on a tour full of history and excitement. See all of the city’s highlights, such as Grant Park, the Adler Planetarium and the…

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    from USD$24.99
  20. The Paddlin’ Shop

    By all means, take advantage of the city’s lakes and 200 miles of trails. For rentals, try The Paddlin’ Shop for water-faring craft and Yellow Jersey for two-wheelers. Both are near Capitol Sq (three blocks and 10 blocks, respectively).

    reviewed

  21. Chicago North Side Tour

    Chicago North Side Tour

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Experience the vitality and excitement of Chicago on this sightseeing tour! Explore Chicago's main business district, one of the financial epicenters of the…

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    from USD$24.99
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  23. Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Loop Skyscrapers

    Chicago Walking Tour: Historic Loop Skyscrapers

    2 hours (Departs Chicago, Illinois)

    by Viator

    Perhaps Chicago's most identifiable claim to fame resides in its architecture. The prototype of the modern industrial metropolis arose from the charred…

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    from USD$14.99
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    Mercury Chicago Skyline Cruises

    Glides on both the river and the lake. Be aware that passing through the locks to and from the lake can take up a fair part of the excursion. Architecture lovers: the info here is perfunctory; you’re better off with CAF. Departs from the Michigan Ave Bridge’s southeast corner.

    reviewed

  25. Voyagaire Houseboats

    Houseboating is the region's rage. Outfitters such as Voyagaire Houseboats can set you up. Rentals range from $260 to $685 per day, depending on boat size. Novice boaters are welcome and receive instruction on how to operate the vessels.

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  26. Yellow Jersey

    Take advantage of Madison’s lakes and 200 miles of trails. For rentals, try Yellow Jersey for two-wheelers, and The Paddlin’ Shop for water-faring craft. Both are near Capitol Sq (three blocks and 10 blocks, respectively).

    reviewed

  27. Hill Annex Mine State Park

    In Calumet, a perfect introduction is the Hill Annex Mine State Park, with its open-pit tours and exhibit center. Tours are held in summertime only, from Wednesday to Saturday at 12:30pm and 3pm; there's also a fossil tour at 10am.

    reviewed