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Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of how a muddy Midwestern outpost transformed into the global capital of architecture. Experience everything from early, classically inspired European styles to bold American Art Deco and Modernist innovations to today’s Contemporary designs that continue to set the pace for world-leading architecture. As you journey through Chicago’s spectacular skyscraper canyons and stunning interiors, you’ll see how economics, technology, creativity, and gritty determination shaped Chicago’s ever-evolving skyline. Whether you’re a visitor or you’re a Chicagoan who has never explored the architectural masterpieces you see every day, join us today on this enlightening adventure.
Check Availability✓ Admission to the Chicago Architecture Center's exhibits.
✕ Storage for luggage or strollers
✕ Coat check
Discuss the Wrigley Building and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Tribune Tower and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Marina City Building and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Building and surrounding buildings.
Discuss the Chicago Theater Building.
10 min
Discuss the building and interior.
Discuss the Reliance Building.
10 min
Discuss the Daley Center and Daley Plaza.
Discuss the Inland Steel Building.
5 min
Discuss the Marquette Building exterior and interior. The tour concludes here.
Meet inside the Chicago Architecture Center.
End Point
This tour ends at the Marquette Building, 140 S. Dearborn St., just under 1 mile (1.5 km) from the beginning.