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Embark on a profound, downtown walk-around, to discover incredible stories and secrets of the city on this not to miss feet on the street experience! During our loop around "Da Loop" we will peel back the layers of this Great Big Onion Town, going in and out of extraordinary buildings, admiring amazing art and architecture along the way as we uncover how it all came to be. Expect an engaging, entertaining and wide-eye-opening tour du jour of my sweet home, Chicago.
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15 min
Behold the splendor of the breath taking fresco that graces the grand lobby of the oldest operating hotel in North America.
10 min
Marvel at the exterior and interior of the mighty Marquette Building and discover the story of Chicago's origins surrounded by amazing mosaics.
10 min
Modern Art meets Modern Architecture with a stark contrast of creations by Alexander Calder and Mies van der Rohe.
15 min
Behold the oldest skyscraper in Chicago, designed by the legendary duo of Daniel Burnham and Wilbur Root, the kinds of creative minds who said the likes of which "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood."
10 min
Eye to eye a series of curious sculptures and skyscrapers in the midst of the famous Daley Plaza including Picasso's gift to Chicago.
15 min
Take a long look at the iconic Chicago Theatre and learn the origins of inspirations driven by many great entertainers in the city over the years.
10 min
Here we will dive deep into the original, revolutionary, Marshall Fields Department Store, formerly the biggest in the world.
15 min
A library with a legacy, the Chicago Cultural Center is a beautiful building that holds a lot of history.
Meet your guide under the RED "1" ROOF ENTRANCE of the 1 NORTH DEARBORN BUILDING located between Washington and Madison Streets, just beside the Sweetgreen, bus stop and Blue Line station. Look for the guy with a RED, WHITE and BLUE BACKPACK.
End Point
We will conclude our tour at the magnificent "People's Palace", The Chicago Cultural Center.