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2021 CAFC River Cruise Brochure EN 5/14-5/16.Indd CHICAGO’S EMERALD LADY EMERALD CHICAGO’S LADY CLASSIC CHICAGO’S LADY LEADING CHICAGO’S LADY FAIR CHICAGO’S LADY FIRST CHICAGO’S Meet the Fleet the Meet [email protected] 312-322-1130 or email email or CruiseChicago.com CruiseChicago.com schedule at at schedule Group pricing and reservations available - call - available reservations and pricing Group Learn more and view current current view and more Learn Learn more at more Learn Groups of 10+ of Groups to capture that perfect shot! perfect that capture to for groups up to 250 guests. guests. 250 to up groups for cruisechicago.com/accessibility drop-o . drop-o picturesque points allowing you you allowing points picturesque weddings & corporate events corporate & weddings at State St. and Wacker Dr. or use Riverwalk-level Riverwalk-level use or Dr. Wacker and St. State at The vessel pauses at three three at pauses vessel The available for private parties, parties, private for available Access Chicago Riverwalk via ADA pedestrian ramp pedestrian ADA via Riverwalk Chicago Access in the early morning light. light. morning early the in Chicago’s First Lady’s fl eet is is eet fl Lady’s First Chicago’s Experience our popular tour tour popular our Experience Limited Mobility Access Mobility Limited cruisechicago.com/parking Validation required. Validation - FORBES - Photography Cruise Photography Discount public parking available at 111 E. Wacker Dr. Dr. Wacker E. 111 at available parking public Discount see the city” the see Capture Chicago Capture Most unique way to way unique Most Parking Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. Wacker and Ave. Michigan for current schedule current for - CONDE-NAST TRAVELER CONDE-NAST - via stairway at NE corner of of corner NE at stairway via CruiseChicago.com 5:oopm, visit visit 5:oopm, orientation to Chicago” to orientation Access Chicago Riverwalk Chicago Access Evening cruises available after after available cruises Evening Smartest, rapid-fi re rapid-fi Smartest, 112 E. 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Sit back back Sit evening! the in cruise Chicago Architecture Center Architecture Chicago Duration Arguably the best way best the Arguably Enjoy our popular daytime daytime popular our Enjoy Include a visit to the to visit a Include plus tax plus April 17 - Early Fall Fall Early - 17 April - READER’S DIGEST READER’S - • Children under 3: $23.62 3: under Children • River Cruises in the World’ ” World’ the in Cruises River • Tickets start at $48.18 at start Tickets • Evening River Cruise River Evening One of the seven ‘Most Breathtaking Breathtaking ‘Most seven the of One Cost WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT US! ABOUT SAYING THEY’RE WHAT CRUISES ARCHITECTURE SPECIAL CRUISES ARCHITECTURE Climate-controlled lower level salon with full-service bar full-service with salon level lower Climate-controlled • Cruise travels all three branches of the Chicago River Chicago the of branches three all travels Cruise • The only river cruise led by the Chicago Architecture Center Architecture Chicago the by led cruise river only The • experience you will never forget - accept no substitutes! no accept - forget never will you experience the stories of the people who designed and built our city. It’s an an It’s city. our built and designed who people the of stories the a detailed narrative of Chicago’s various architectural styles and and styles architectural various Chicago’s of narrative detailed a Chicagoans alike. Highly trained and passionate docents provide provide docents passionate and trained Highly alike. Chicagoans is a must for out-of-town visitors and and visitors out-of-town for must a is Chicago’s First Lady Lady First Chicago’s The Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard aboard Cruise River Center Foundation Architecture Chicago The THE ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE ARCHITECTS’ THE CAC CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION CENTER RIVER CRUISE +$ UPGRADE tickets 5 start at $ Include a visit to the 48.18 Chicago Architecture Center RIVER CRUISE plus tax Save $7 o regular price when you ABOARD CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY bundle with river cruise tickets 2021 DEPARTURES ALL CRUISES 90 MINUTES SPRING SCHEDULE APRIL 30 - MAY 16 THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER FRIDAYS a p p p p p Conveniently located right above the river cruise dock, the 11 12 1 2 3 3:30 Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) boasts two fl oors of 4p 5p 5:30p 6p 7:30p fascinating exhibits. This acclaimed new attraction features SATURDAYS 10a 11a 12p 1p 1:30p 2p supersized models of famous skyscrapers from around the world, a scale city model with more than 4,200 miniature 3p 3:30p 4p 5p 6p buildings, a gift shop for design lovers, and much more. SUNDAYS 10a 11a 12p 1p 1:30p 2p WHERE THE STORY OF THE CITY BEGINS 3p 3:30p 4p 5p For more than 25 years, the Chicago Architecture Foundation INITIAL SCHEDULE MAY 21 - NOVEMBER 21 Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady has made millions of lasting memories for visitors and locals. FRIDAYS 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p The docents who lead this award-winning, 90-minute SATURDAYS 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p tour undergo rigorous training to expand and share their knowledge of Chicago architecture. SUNDAYS 11a 12p 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p Additional times may be added, visit CAC docents are an important reason why the CAFC River CruiseChicago.com for updated schedules. Cruise is considered “The Architects’ Choice” and Chicago’s only “o cial” architecture cruise. Chicago Architecture Center | 111 E. Wacker Dr. architecture.org | @chiarchitecture BUNDLE AND SAVE Visit the CAC for just $5 (regularly $12) with any River Cruise purchase! Before or after you cruise, complete your Chicago architecture experience at the Center. Upgrade at time of purchase OR present your River Cruise ticket at the CAC Box O ce to purchase a discounted ticket. DEPARTING FROM CHICAGO’S RIVERWALK CHICAGO’S BASED ON MICHIGAN AVE. & WACKER DR. | 112 E. WACKER DR. # TRIPADVISOR Discounted parking available at 111 E. Wacker Dr. 1 CRUISE USER REVIEWS ADVANCE RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED! 4 WAYS TO PURCHASE Riverwalk box o ce Reserve through your hotel 1 (112 E. Wacker Dr.) 3 concierge Chicago Architecture Center Ticketmaster.com/RiverCruise 2 (111 E. Wacker Dr.) 4 or call 1-800-982-2787 CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY CRUISES • CRUISECHICAGO.COM CHICAGO RIVERWALK AT MICHIGAN AVE & WACKER DR CHICAGO’S EMERALD LADY EMERALD CHICAGO’S LADY CLASSIC CHICAGO’S LADY LEADING CHICAGO’S LADY FAIR CHICAGO’S LADY FIRST CHICAGO’S Meet the Fleet the Meet [email protected] 312-322-1130 or email email or CruiseChicago.com CruiseChicago.com schedule at at schedule Group pricing and reservations available - call - available reservations and pricing Group Learn more and view current current view and more Learn Learn more at more Learn Groups of 10+ of Groups to capture that perfect shot! perfect that capture to for groups up to 250 guests. guests. 250 to up groups for cruisechicago.com/accessibility drop-o . drop-o picturesque points allowing you you allowing points picturesque weddings & corporate events corporate & weddings at State St. and Wacker Dr. or use Riverwalk-level Riverwalk-level use or Dr. Wacker and St. State at The vessel pauses at three three at pauses vessel The available for private parties, parties, private for available Access Chicago Riverwalk via ADA pedestrian ramp pedestrian ADA via Riverwalk Chicago Access in the early morning light. light. morning early the in Chicago’s First Lady’s fl eet is is eet fl Lady’s First Chicago’s Experience our popular tour tour popular our Experience Limited Mobility Access Mobility Limited cruisechicago.com/parking Validation required. Validation - FORBES - Photography Cruise Photography Discount public parking available at 111 E. Wacker Dr. Dr. Wacker E. 111 at available parking public Discount see the city” the see Capture Chicago Capture Most unique way to way unique Most Parking Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr. Wacker and Ave. Michigan for current schedule current for - CONDE-NAST TRAVELER CONDE-NAST - via stairway at NE corner of of corner NE at stairway via CruiseChicago.com 5:oopm, visit visit 5:oopm, orientation to Chicago” to orientation Access Chicago Riverwalk Chicago Access Evening cruises available after after available cruises Evening Smartest, rapid-fi re rapid-fi Smartest, 112 E. 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